Suddenly, I Became The Boss (that babysits a bureau fill of grown-ups)
This month, something unexpected landed on my lap. I was appointed person-in-charge for the bureau. Just like that — no warning, no ceremony, no survival kit. On paper, it sounds like a promotion. In reality, it feels more like becoming the zookeeper of a very special kind of zoo. Because here’s the thing: being in charge doesn’t mean I just handle the young , energetic and eager-to-learn staff. No. It means I now also have to handle the old ones — the veterans who’ve long mastered the fine art of resisting change. Let me introduce you to my daily circus: The Seniors — The Untouchables They’ve been here forever. They know every corner of the office, every loophole in the system, and every way to avoid doing something new. “Why should I learn this new software? The old one works fine.” “You young people are always changing things.” And when you gently push, suggest, encourage? They smile, nod politely — and ignore you entirely. Occasionally, they even start recruiting oth...