However, as so often happens, thats simply not the case.

This might be the driving philosophy behind telling employees, even senior employees to just shut up.

However, ignoring issues like this is a double edged sword, particularly when youve made it policy.

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The employees description of this situation also looks like things were by no means going well.

Just because someone quits doesnt mean that they are now entirely happy.

So making the working conditions insufferable is a surefire way to burn out whoever remains.

Two men in a factory setting, engaged in a discussion about input and feedback.

As this story demonstrates, some people do not take stressful working environments well.

Work, particularly under poor conditions is just stressful, doubly so if its taxing, physical work.

In most companies, things like this dont happen because visible red flags are reported ahead of time.

Text describing a strict new manager’s approach to eliminating inefficiencies.

One would think a warehouse full of expensive stuff is the sort of place management would pay extra attention.

There are plenty ofstories of bosseswho did not hold back despite being incredibly wrong.

Check out the results:

Text excerpt discussing authority, emphasizing the phrase “If we want your input, we will ask for it. Period.

Text discussing employee turnover and job dissatisfaction in a warehouse setting.

Text about management’s reaction to unsolicited advice.

Text about private discussion and feedback interpretation focused on employee feelings and hiring honesty.

Team in discussion around a table, with focus on collaborative decision-making and input sharing.

Text conveying a supervisor’s message about unsolicited input at work.

Text expressing compliance and acknowledgment of not requiring one’s input anymore.

Text illustration related to soliciting input, discussing unresolved issues and unexpected outcomes.

Text about frustration and anger in a workplace environment, discussing the lack of input and resulting emotions.

Text describing frustration and chaos in a warehouse setting, focusing on a man smashing packages.

Text image discussing a boss addressing commotion and resulting employee dismissal.

Text about employee venting frustration over workplace conditions; discussing communication issues.

A text image discussing how input on employee complaints was met with accusations of deceit and gossip.

Text highlighting a reprimand for taking a request too literally, described as petty, with colorful language.

Manager discussing input with two factory workers, emphasizing communication and teamwork.

Text detailing stock adjustments after $10,000 loss in damages, with $2000 items smashed, linking to enjoying petty outcomes.

Text conversation about relatable work experience, highlighting input-related concerns.

Woman at a desk looking frustrated while others gesture, highlighting input dynamics and stress in a workplace meeting.

Reddit discussion on misleading company practices and input in hiring policies.

Reddit comment conversation on asking for input, highlighting a witty comeback.

Reddit comment thread discussing employee supervision and inventory audits.

User comment with 258 points: “Not my clowns, not my circus.

Comment discussing literal interpretation and reprimand in online forum setting.

Text post discussing workplace frustration and communication issues.

Reddit comment about not wanting input unless requested, highlighting communication boundaries.

Text about a frustrated employee sharing their experience with ignored input from managers and superiors.

Screenshot of a Reddit comment praising excellent compliance with 65 points.

Text message about input restrictions at work, emphasizing focus on assigned tasks rather than unsolicited opinions.

Text display saying “Pettiness is vastly undervalued” with username and points.

Screenshot of a comment about leaving a hostile work environment related to giving input.

Reddit comment: “Petty or not they got exactly what they asked for,” emphasizing input.

Comment on toxic job environment and management critique.

Text discussing an observation about HVAC functionality when union welders are present, highlighting workplace dynamics.

Reddit post text recounting an experience of being hired as a graphic designer and assigned unexpected warehouse tasks.

Text recounting high turnover rate at a job, highlighting management and HR issues.

Screenshot of a story about a Fortune 500 manager’s experience with draconian company changes.