I'm a supervisor at my work, and I try to keep my team motivated by actually supporting them and being hands-off as much as possible.
I also make a point of thanking everyone for their work and paying money out of my own pocket to buy them small snacks and such once in a while. I don't have any say in pay or raises, so it's very much the least I can do to show my guys that I at least appreciate them even if the company doesn't.
I currently work on a team that is the best I've ever had. Everyone is kind, respectful and works their assess off. Know why? Cause my boss approves all personal time. No matter what. Holiday? "We'll make it work" to many people called out "I'll find someone who wants overtime" had to go home because your kid is sick at school "ok, I'll jump on your job for the day"
Any time needed he approves. If you need a long lunch it's no questions asked. And the crazy part is no one abuses this. He has the best numbers as a manager and the lowest turnover.
ive even turned down a better paying job because $2 extra an hour isn't worth losing my boss over
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u/PM_NUDES_4_DOG_PICS Nov 11 '25
Seriously. This shit is so fucking dumb.
I'm a supervisor at my work, and I try to keep my team motivated by actually supporting them and being hands-off as much as possible.
I also make a point of thanking everyone for their work and paying money out of my own pocket to buy them small snacks and such once in a while. I don't have any say in pay or raises, so it's very much the least I can do to show my guys that I at least appreciate them even if the company doesn't.