The Weary Workplace Warrior
I can make a calculated guess that many of us have been or have known a workplace warrior. This person usually comes in early, stays late, takes work home, volunteers for every stretch project mentioned or thought of in the workplace. The workplace warrior rarely says no unless their “no” is preceded by a lunch invite or after dinner drinks because they are juggling so many work related priorities – and most likely personal obligations. The workplace warrior is so engrossed in work; they miss the world wind of change that is blowing around them. One major change that has a direct impact on workplace warriors is organizational layoffs aka reduction in workforce (RIF). The workplace warrior is completely unaware until the mandatory, urgent invite is sent at 10:00am for a 10:30am call. The workplace warrior is told the team is being cut in ½, but the workplace warrior still has a job or 2 or 3 by the end of the call. Organizational downsizing and layoffs have increased ove