Gus

I ended up breaking down in front of my CEO

I currently work in a project that is driven by CEO and he is very intimidating. I work my ass off to make sure he gets what expects but today he was especially aggressive during the call. After the call I asked him to wait up for two mins and started telling him that I am getting intimidated by him. Although he was nice to me when I confronted him, now I am feeling embarrassed because I broke down a little when I spoke. Tears started flowing and I am feeling like a weak person. Just fyi I am an adult male.

13mo ago

TallTales69

Unemployed13mo

It's ok to express your emotions. Especially in times of stress / duress.

You'll be fine.

It's also important to sometimes define boundaries - if that was the intent of your talk with him today. It's feedback and if he is an understanding leader, he'll give you your space and time.

Gus

Stealth13mo

He was understanding but eventually I am just his little employee right? Don't think he cares that much. Wrt boundaries, I don't think he broke any. But the work that he expects is top notch and I don't have the right resources with me but he doesn't want to accept that. Maybe today he did.

GrubbyPan

Accenture13mo

@Gus I’ve worked with a lot of founders, they care when the feedback is given in right way. What you did was perfectly fine. More power to you 🫡

BiryaniEnthu

Stealth13mo

🫂 Happens to best of us, you know it is better to cry than fall ill due to burnout

Gus

Stealth13mo

Yeah but as a man I am feeling weak. A weak man. Can't stop thinking what will my son think of me should he come to know this.

BiryaniEnthu

Stealth13mo

It will be an important lesson for your son too, crying doesn't make you any less of a person. It shows you are still human, not becoming robots who just get work done

SillyEqual74

MNC, Indian13mo

Don't beat yourself for being human.

Gus

Stealth13mo

Dil jit liya bhai yeh quote ☺☺ thanks

itzprobablyme

Google13mo

This is it. Don't worry about it. I used to do Govt. business earlier. Had a lot of pressure on me at one time at home and my biggest govt. client was not releasing money (and no it was not because of not "keeping them happy"). Everything was just so frustrating in that very moment that I started crying in their office.

Sherlock007

TCS13mo

Bhai chod de company... zindagi jhand h apki agar aap ro re ho baith k company me.

Life is outside of job as well.

ByeS

Swiggy13mo

Switch, no company is worth your tears.

Sherlock007

TCS13mo

Indeed... 💯

harisadu101

Yubi13mo

I will be brutally honest here. If you have broken down in front of the CEO, chances are that you have now created an image or perception in the mind of that CEO about yourself.

And let me tell from more than 12 years of experience, it's very difficult to change people's perception. Especially people who are at very senior position. Reason is that these senior folks only work is to judge people and retain best folks and remove laggards. They can't afford to make mistakes in having wrong people around them.

Chances are you may not get better projects or work. Or you may be able to change his perspective after working your ass off and showing him how best your are.

I know you wanted sympathetic answer but unfortunately I had to address the elephant in the room. These hard conversations is what will make you tough. End of the day don't take anything personally.

Work is just work. If you don't like a particular organization, just move on. Because the business will not think twice before laying you off for their reasons.

Gus

Stealth13mo

Yeah, I think so. Impression is ruined indeed I guess. But it was boiling under me for the past 6 months. Wanted to let him know too. I am anyway scouting for a new job but in times like it is especially hard. I am more than willing to work hard but the thing I don't have resources on me and he is not willing to hire.

harisadu101

Yubi13mo

I totally empathize with what you're going through. No money is worth is the unhappiness to our soul. Better keep searching for better opportunities. Sooner or later you will get a good opportunity. Just hang in there. Take care.

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