A power of injustice

Fairytales for people managers, part 4

Business psychology

Fairytales for people managers, part 4

Greg was furious. He even forgot that he was able to have such strong emotions.

– Listen, — said Jane, Greg’s wife, — You know how it works. Injustice is almost any corporate culture’s second name. Good guys are promoted, and bad guys are punished only in fairy tales.

Three hours earlier, in the office, Greg learned that another employee was promoted, and Greg wasn’t.

– I know, — Greg tried to take control of his emotions, — I know. But it hurts anyway!

– Surely it does. But try not to dwell on this that much. Look at yourself — you’re fuming, while your boss is having dinner somewhere in a good mood. Don’t let him control your emotions and your life!

– I do understand that I shouldn’t, but I can’t stop thinking about it. It is so unfair!!

– Yes, this is unfair. But anyway, try to relax.

A sense of justice is very important for us humans, even though we don’t observe much of it in the world around us. Even some animals living in groups…