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Do I agree with the expert?
I agree with the 2nd expert, Wendi S. Lazar. I also believe that Elizabeth has partially abandoned her logic aside while thinking about this crucial decision, and is acting with her emotions. I think her considerations about leaving this company should be influenced by other factors such as the attractiveness and benefits of the other options, and not by this situation. I believe that Elizabeth should view this emotional hardship as a growth promising moment in her career, a struggle she wasn’t tested on and hadn’t dealt with before. She is now discovering a weakness in her navigation of business life, and I believe that this is a great opportunity for her to learn from in terms of navigating her emotions in the workplace – she shouldn’t run away from it and she should embrace it. I believe that one of the most significant deciding factors would be the misogynistic environment of her workplace and the treatment that Brad has received over the same situation. If she can discuss the difference between treatments with the manager and get a good and understanding response, I don’t see a reason where she might leave a place she loves to work at, besides this little situation she can learn to get over and grow from.
If I was a manager, and found out about the situation, what would I do about this?
If I was a manager, I would love to give Elizabeth my support and show empathy. More importantly, I would explain to her that this is an opportunity for her to be even emotionally stronger. I would ask if she thinks there is anything intentional the other parties are doing and discuss ways how she could be less affected by this situation. I would urge her to not make any radical decisions when her emotions are running high and remind her that this is just one of the many struggles she will eventually face and cause her stress during her career.
