You don't always have choices

It has been 2 rough months. I am just exhausted.

It’s one thing to fire an incompetent staff. It’s horrid to ask hard-working, dedicated staff to leave. And that’s precisely what I have been asked to do.

I spent the last 2 months defending the profitability of my business unit and its potential future. Despite my best efforts and justification and promises, I lost the battle.

I understand the bosses’ point of view. I understand these are practical calls. But I cannot agree with them.

I always thought I have choices. This round, I have very few. And I am struggling with what’s on the table. I am torn, disheartened.

Perhaps it’s much better to get a regular nine-to-five mindless job and not having to deal with such issues.

I know, I know. It’s part of the package. I am the one who coined the phrase, all the more I know what it means.