What's his savings situation and work experience like? Because that was me with my old job, my mental health was suffering to the extent that I just walked out one day, without having anything lined up. But I did that knowing I had savings I could fall back on, and with my work experience I'd land a job sooner or later. But I understand that may not be an option for everyone.

[–] absGeekNZ 3 points 1 year ago

I'm not sure what his financial situation is like, but as for work experience. He was a good leading hand, unfortunately he has been raised up to a management role, which I think he has the ability for but received no mentoring or training. So his management style is very hit or miss, it has been 6 months since I worked with him; but I doubt it has changed.

He is a really nice, capable person, but I think he would benefit from taking a step back to lower in the management level with a good mentor for 2-3 years; where he could refine his style and processes.

The people that put him in his current role were very much "bums on seats" type people, but without the knowledge/capacity to train those that they put in the positions. Dropping someone into a role that they can't do does no favors for anyone.