why hearing “can we talk?” from your boss evokes so much dread

If hearing “can you stop by my office?” from your manager sends you into a tailspin of panic that you’ve done something wrong or are about to receive bad news, you’re not alone.

Given that regular interaction between a manager and employee is supposed to be a normal feature of work life, it’s surprising how many people freak out when a manager initiates a meeting without providing a reason.  I wrote a piece for Slate about this panic and why it’s so widespread. You can read it here.

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why hearing “can we talk?” from your boss evokes so much dread was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

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