Is there anything more sad than the group Verizon calls "Senior Managers"? This elite group of poor performers are mostly made up of leftover people. They've aged their way to the top of the loser pile and literally don't ever want to move. They are the smelly pipe clog that ruins the organization.
We have sooo many directors that shouldn't be in that position because they cant do the job. I actually have a little bit of respect for someone who gets there because they separate themselves from the vile horde of senior managers. The senior managers are pitiful things because their complacency. They dont WANT to go any higher than they are so they have NO incentive to pressure the people above them. But they are truly disgusting because once they get in that spot they exert all energy on holding on to that seat by suppressing anyone who tries to take it. They will do everything they can to sabotage your career and undermine you. Once they identify you as a threat, you officially become their enemy.
They dont want to see you grow. They will not help you. You've got to stay put right where you are so they can keep their coveted spot. They are the main reason the organization is stuck. They are spineless. They dont have the guts to challenge Marni and her ilk so they eat their asses and smile and make sure you keep your distance. I cried tears of joy when they were all demoted because it upset them. The office redesign pleases me because I love to see them stressed and in a tizzy. They feel so vulnerable now and its great. The redesign is for senior managers specifically. When you get laid off there's not going to be any packing up... When they get laid off they literally don't know what to do with themselves because they thought they'd simply sit around like furniture until retirement. They don't want to DO anything. They just want to be furniture.
I cant wait for them to be put on the curb like old furniture on trash day. Enjoy it while it lasts senior managers :-)