I think the toughest thing I ever had to do was be "in charge". Nothing is fun when all the shit that rolls down hill ends up in your lap. I think every employee at one point should be forced to do a management job, after that if you go back to being just an employee you have knowledge of what your sup is dealing with and if he is worth his salt will respect you for not making his job harder. Maybe even back you. I try to back my guys as much as I can.
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