How much are you willing to work?

One of my employees has voiced an interest in another position, actually a management position that opened up. I told him it might be a good fit for him. This despite giving him a 50% rating last year. Actually, part of me would rather see him move on so I don't have to deal with him anymore.

I know the person in the position currently (she's leaving end of month) and she probably averages 10-12 hour days. She's a good manager. In reviewing the position with him, I asked him how hard he's willing to work.

His reply: 80%.

Explains a lot.

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JohnYahYah · 61-69, M

Does your company have a history of promoting /overpaying underachieving men who are part of the boy's club?

sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M

@JohnYahYah YO! 😝

TamAngel · F

@JohnYahYah Oh yeah, the one's working at Corp in the high rise mostly.

JohnYahYah · 61-69, M

@TamAngel Easier said than done, I know, but perhaps you should look for a place that doesn't expect hard working women to clean up the messes of non-achieving men?
Just the fact that the company retained this idiot and expects you to have to interact with him says something about how much they value you.

TamAngel · F

@JohnYahYah Corp thinks I'm awesome.

JohnYahYah · 61-69, M

@TamAngel that's encouraging. Perhaps they aren't all bad, then.