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Question by Craptacular Wonderment: How would you feel about working for a company that supports an "Open Door Policy"? For those of you unaware, this is a term for they can hire, and fire, at any time with or without cause. When I first heard the term I thought it meant their doors were always open for a caring employee to make suggestions to improvements. Which vaguely it does. But it also really supports "Downsizing when they feel the need, for whatever reason" I once worked for a company with this policy, and I was appalled when they called for downsizing not once, but 3 times within 6 years...and all the heads that rolled during those times were mostly---either the ones that rocked the boat (which I agree with, but were very very few).. and the rest were the ones that had acheived top salaries,(which I do not agree with), in my opinion they deserved ever penny due to their accuracy and reliability within the company, and their abilities to lead with a respected and knowledgable work ethic. I left there for those reaons, it seemed like they just keep hiring younger people that were willing to take on the world for a lot less than they were worth with the hopes of getting that 1st year evaluation, which many didn't stay after their evaluation times passed and their salaries were increased minimally, and who could blame them for leaving? Where has the loyalty to a knowledgable worker gone? Let me clarify .. I was not cut during downsizing, I just got really tired of the constant turn over in management styles, and seeing new managers get overwhelmed with it all and get burned out. ALSO This term means you can leave the company at any time with or without reason, so it works both ways, it just doesn't seem like a very successful method of managing.. unless of course the comapny is going broke and HAS to do this in order to save the jobs of the many others that work there. ( Company I refer to was more than 500 employees ) Best answer for How would you feel about working for a company that supports an "Open Door Policy"?:
Answer by fungusbrains1
I never worry about the policy of a company. I make myself non-expendable. In other words, I put myself in a position where they hate to lose me because I work very hard, am always on time, never miss work, and I am very productive. People always cry when I leave.
Answer by UPALLNIGHT
Most places you will work are going to have that "open door" attitude- you just may not know it.
Answer by Coupe60
I work for an IT consulting firm with an "open door" policy. Only we don't call it that. The best thing about my company is that we are almost a total meritocracy. In other words the cream rises, and the non-cream sometimes gets skimmed. It is an environment where the good can shine and get rewarded. As is the nature of the consulting business however, there are also some downturns in the industry where sometimes people must get let go, even if they have done a fairly solid job. Everybody knows of this possibility coming in to the job, however it doesn't make it any more pleasant when it happens. I have had the responsibility of letting people go from my projects for non-performance. It is not an easy or enjoyable task to do to even someone who thouroughly deserves it. People aren't just numbers that make up a profit margin, they are living breathing souls with family responsibilities. At least in these instances, I can take solace in the fact that I am probably saving the jobs of the remaining people working on the project. I have also had the absolutely terrible job of telling people that they are rolling off of an assignment and to the "bench" during an economic downturn. This is known euphamistically as you have 2 weeks to get placed or you will be let go. Thanks for your contributions to the company. During the worst of one of those periods I think I became more depressed than at any other time in my life. Again, this is the life I chose - and would choose again. I receive a fair pay, with good benefits and for the most part exciting assignments. The bottom line is open door policy is only one aspect of a job and must get weighed accordingly based on how important of a factor it is for you as an individual. Everybody must use their own grading curve for this and make a holistic career decision. Edit: I just found out that I am being transfered from a project in my home state of NJ to try and "rescue" a project in Atlanta, where I will have to be Monday - Friday of each week. This will cause me to miss my family completely. I am sure I will be miserable there. On the other side, I have a chance to greatly enhance my reputation, plus save up to 40 other employees from possibly having to deal with the "Open door" policy.
Answer by patzky99
i thought that an open door policy meant what you said about an understanding management too. now i know, i guess i was looking at the wrong door. i would find it tough to keep my motivation level up at this kind of company, to be honest. i think that whatever i do, i must do it quite well, or else i wouldn't still be working there. to have the control of your employment totally out of your hands due to a whim would be upsetting to me. also if one person got released, you know how the rumor mill works...all the talk would be "who's next?" i think this style of employment would be too stressful for me. to excel at my job, whatever it is, i'd need to have some comfort and confidence in the fact that i know i'll still be there tomorrow. if i didn't have the support of those above me, i'd quit...open the door and leave!
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The Detroit police chief has been placed on a 30-day suspension while the city conducts an investigation into allegations of an affair with a woman on the force who is seen in a Twitter photo holding what appears to be her police-issued 9-mm.Glock handgun in her mouth, MyFoxDetroit.com reported.
"After learning of the allegations regarding Chief Ralph Godbee, I have placed him on a 30-day suspension pending a full and thorough investigation of this matter,†Mayor Dave Bing said in a statement.
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Detroit Police Officer Angelica Robinson said she had an affair with Godbee, the report said. She refers to herself as Godbee’s former lover.
On Saturday, she thought he was in San Diego with another woman during a police conference, the report said. She reportedly began tweeting disturbing photos, including one with a 9-mm. gun in her mouth.
Godbee saw the tweets and provisioned some police staff to check on Robinson, which raises some issues about jurisdiction since it was in another town, the report said.
There's some irony in the suspension.
Godbee became chief two years ago after former Chief Warren Evans was forced to resign. Bing cited Evans' relationship with a subordinate, Lt. Monique Patterson, as the reason for the resignation. Bing said at the time it compromised Evans' ability to lead.
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