Should I or shouldn't I?

[Tobus]

it's a common theme around here, apparently. Someone is always offended by a post on this forum. It has even been said that you can have an argument in empty room here.

Well, as a general rule, if one makes broad sweeping negative generalisations about a group of people, it can be virtually guaranteed that someone in that group of people might take offense. That phenomenon isn't limited to this forum; it's simply part of life. It should not be surprising to anyone that negative comments can cause offense. Should it?

Anyway, I wasn't necessarily 'offended'. I just thought it was the type of comment that deserved a friendly rebuttal from the group being generalised. No harm done, I hope.

[ohiopiper]

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Management is rarely about doing the right thing, it's about doing something, anything, and then relying on your authority to argue that even if it's wrong, it really is correct

Having been in a mid level management position myself, I find that even with competent and concerned management, this can happen due to "institutional momentum". A lousy decision gets made once and that suddenly becomes the standard, everyone worried about rocking the boat.

About the salary, since you know this to be a high salary for the job, go in with your eyes open and ask about other responsibilities that might be included with this job. They MAY be expecting to get the money back in combining a few responsibilities under one hat.

[zirrow]

Well, as a general rule, if one makes broad sweeping negative generalisations about a group of people, it can be virtually guaranteed that someone in that group of people might take offense. That phenomenon isn't limited to this forum; it's simply part of life. It should not be surprising to anyone that negative comments can cause offense. Should it?

Anyway, I wasn't necessarily 'offended'. I just thought it was the type of comment that deserved a friendly rebuttal from the group being generalised. No harm done, I hope.

it just seems to happen on this forum more than real-life situations as well as other forums I frequent.