Career development is supposed to keep young managers engaged and motivated, but sometimes it backfires, prompting them to start looking for an exit from the company. That’s because the new responsibilities that facilitate on-the-job learning can take them well beyond their comfort zones, making them feel frustrated, angry, or fearful of failure.
Why Certain Managers Thrive in Tough New Jobs While Others Get Fed Up
It has to do with EQ.
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