Boundaries between boss and employees - the real struggle
We were a small team of 5-6 members around 6 years ago. Now we grew slightly larger.. Like 10-12 employees.. Once colleagues, are now employees/friends/peers. But there's still the employer-employee equation. The real challenge though, is the boundaries between them and boss. They are a little too curious about everything that happens in boss' life. It is an etiquette that should come from within. Cannot be taught..
It came to a point where it is very annoying to answer all the questions they ask. Yeah I get it.. Once upon a time you were colleagues in past companies. But when the new company started, your friend became your boss. Get over it. Accept it. You're working for him... Under him... Not equal anymore.... Boss still treats them with respect and very accommodating..
But once great assets, are now the most liable people in the company... They aren't up-skilling, entitled about 'knowing everything' about company's operations, "I'm an insider" attitude, zero accountability on the works except only when asked for it... etc etc.. It's very irritating.. Honestly not sure how to deal with this situation...