McCrystal (updated!)
Jun. 25th, 2010 11:22 amI suppose I should say something about the foot-in-mouth problem of General Stanley McCrystal. Regarding the implications of civilian / military relations and the war in Afghanistan, I basically agree with Jim Wright's take. From a more basic perspective, McCrystal bitched about his bosses and co-workers.
It's something we've all done. But if your comments get printed in the local newspaper, especially if they were as part of an interview, don't be surprised if your boss asks you to seek other employment. (See: discretion, valor, better part of.)
ETA: I really can't fault the reporter for this. The reporter was doing his job. Some people (like reporters) really are out to get you. You, the get-ee, need to be aware of that. Doesn't mean you lie to the reporter - but neither should you volunteer information they don't need to know.
And your opinion on your boss's conduct of business is not on the list of things they need to know.
It's something we've all done. But if your comments get printed in the local newspaper, especially if they were as part of an interview, don't be surprised if your boss asks you to seek other employment. (See: discretion, valor, better part of.)
ETA: I really can't fault the reporter for this. The reporter was doing his job. Some people (like reporters) really are out to get you. You, the get-ee, need to be aware of that. Doesn't mean you lie to the reporter - but neither should you volunteer information they don't need to know.
And your opinion on your boss's conduct of business is not on the list of things they need to know.