Employer loyalty, a concept as old as employment itself, yet its relevance and implications in today's dynamic work environment are often overlooked. Let's delve into the nuances of this complex relationship, exploring its significance and impact on both employees and organizations.
Employers pay a lot of money to wax lyrical about how great they are
They pay me to convince you that the grass is not only greener, but their grass is more flexible and inclusive too.
- How do I reconcile my apathy towards every employer claiming to be the best, and my ability to do a good job?
Mutual Respect
Get your head down and work hard
- If your employer compensates you well, puts effort into ensuring you are healthy in every sense and invests in your personal and/or professional growth then by all means, tell the world how happy you are
- Focus on your own growth
- Help the humans you work with
- Be efficient with your time and efforts
Four criteria for vetting an employer worth working with
Pay reasonable salaries
- Treat your people well
- Are financially secure
- Open to trying new things
- If you hit all of the above criteria then I can do the thing that enables me to convince great people to work for your company
Delicious Kool-Aid
Your employer is one of the biggest influencers on your mental well-being
- They pay you to do a job and your responsibility is to do that job well
- Do not sacrifice your relationship with family and friends to appease your employer
- You are a transaction
- Employer can replace you in a heartbeat if necessary
