Lower level employees take on a lot and higher ups either micromanage or load them up to burn out — even the most talented struggle; the stress is always building, nothing is ever good enough, the goal posts are constantly moving; leadership cares more about the rule of law vs. logic like intense in-office rules
despite there being people who are 100% remote, which can feel unfair; often executive directors are not the most competent and when new ones come in, expect your client dynamic to change completely, but you must listen to what they want; it is difficult to know who to trust to say anything, even if you have a great direct supervisor, they ultimately prioritize the company; burnout is real and eventually you start to feel unappreciated; people get fired so be careful; sometimes it can feel like it’s Smithbucklin employees against members and the industry, a lot of negative talk about members unfortunately, sometimes fairly but often to the extent it feels we don’t listen to them
