my only motivation to be there is to earn money and my 401k. So many of my coworkers and management feel offended by this statement.
I’m union. Union lawyer thinks this is a management strategy to try to manipulate me.
Cue BS answer for any c-suite that tries making me feel insecure over this:
well, I’m a terrible liar, that’s why I’m asking you :D
the unfriendly party might be easy: I’m always friendly and direct because I want to work. maybe that?
You don’t owe them any answer: just do your job well. You’re not their dancing, singing monkey.
Ask for expectations you can deliver: actionable, constructive feedback predicated on objective facts pertinent to duties of your job. If it doesn’t fit your job description or it’s a new duty, then ask them to update the job description & offer a raise as consideration to accept the change in contract.