A Reddit user in Singapore sought advice after witnessing a senior employee refusing to help a new hire, claiming it wasn't their responsibility. The post sparked discussion about workplace culture, mentorship, and the importance of collaboration.
A local Reddit user crowdsourced for advice after hearing an employee who had been around for longer than they have tell a new hire that it wasn’t their job to teach the newbie. The post author, BeautifulScar2886, shared their experience on r/ask Singapore on Thursday (Dec 26). They work in the manufacturing industry and understand that new hires need to learn the ropes and grow to become as independent as possible.
However, they also wrote that everything is new to recent hires, and they need help. Industry experts would disagree with the senior employee's attitude since leadership, mentorship, and collaboration are key characteristics of a healthy workplace culture. After all, members of a firm share the common goal of seeing their company flourish, which benefits everyone. One HR blog wrote that collaboration and teamwork underpin a cooperative environment where groups work together to achieve collective objectives. This approach enhances problem-solving, innovation, and efficiency while also building a supportive work environment. Some Reddit users commented that the senior's attitude “stinks of a lack of ownership” and can be found in someone who “doesn’t care if the team succeeds or suffers as long as he doesn’t get blamed.” This type of person is also likely to say that he is not at work to make friends. Another user suggested that an attitude of “don’t expect to be spoon-fed” is an excuse for a manager’s incompetence or lack of knowledge. Others wrote sympathetically that they've had this type of manager or boss, implying it's not an uncommon experience for Singapore employees. One Reddit user observed that “People who refuse to explain tend to refuse because they don’t know how to. People who know how to explain usually cannot wait to have an opportunity to show their stuff.
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