A place on the tree
Managing a friend whose work performance is declining
1 person has stood here
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The situation
Being responsible for a friend's work can make it difficult to address repeated unfinished tasks, absences, or lateness when the person's performance is affecting the team.
What it’s like
The manager must balance concern for the friendship with the responsibility to set expectations and make employment decisions.
Nearby on the tree
- Losing a trusted ally at work and facing decisions alone2
- Unable to lend money to a friend who needs help1
- Setting boundaries with a friend who relies on you for emotional support1
- Being unable to meet a job performance target under pressure2
- Being emotionally affected by a friend’s changing moods1
- Struggling with a close friend's engagement changing the friendship1
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.
