Comment on what's a good answer to placate the c-suite if you're accused of lacking motivation and being unfriendly?

null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

The correct response is non-verbal. You have to demonstrate that you’re motivated and friendly.

Telling coworkers that you’re only there for the money is the corporate equivalent of telling your spouse you’re only with them because your asshole isn’t going to lick itself and you don’t have any better options right now.

Everyone goes to work to make money. You’re not special in this regard. No one would go if they weren’t getting paid. The real question is why you’re doing this job to earn money instead of doing some other job to earn money.

The correct answer is, “I’ve always been passionate about <fruit bats> and I dream of one day <farming fruit bats> so I’m starting out in this job <counting fruit> because <tangential relationship> and I’m looking forward to learning all I can from you guys.”

However, you need to walk this walk, saying the things isn’t enough.

I often find myself explaining this to new team members: things go so much easier if people like you. You don’t really have to be an especially likable person, just a little empathy, and avoid being a dick. It doesn’t take much to phrase things in such a way that people actually want to help you.

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