Once during a (positive) performance review, my bosses/the owners told me that they were a little scared because I was their best employee but I was “hard to read.” I just said, “Hm,” and took a sip of my water and then waited for them to continue. It was the most powerful I’ve ever felt. 😂
2026-06-15 21:17:41
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lisa :
To be fair, I do arrive with both data and opinions.
2026-06-15 20:24:01
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Canadian Ginger :
the CEO of the billion dollar construction company I work at walks past my office every morning, so naturally we have made small talk a couple of times. so now at large events if we bump into each other he says hi and we chat quickly... which freaks out everyone around me and I have to explain the above so they don't think I'm someone's kid 🤣
2026-06-15 22:53:48
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L :
I've been told "good" is not the correct response when hearing a higher up is scared of me 😂
2026-06-16 01:33:21
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Danielle Christine :
Another Admin told me my leaders were all so responsive to me because they were afraid of me. I like to think it was respect, but sure, I’ll take fear.
2026-06-16 01:54:01
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Elizabeth.the.Paladin :
The biggest flex I've ever had at work was when I was talking to my team, and they said the finance team was "scared of me" and I smiled at them and said "Good. So our plan is working." 😁
2026-06-15 20:34:42
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allaneq :
The senior-most VP in my corporate division would often come by to discuss technology questions, and (my favorite part), he’d always play with the fidget toys on my desk for the entire conversation.
2026-06-16 02:23:21
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MissMosasaurus :
I was told I'm "very kind but don't let people get away with anything" baby go ahead and put that on my tombstone
2026-08-05 17:24:33
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Brianna :
I walk into my VPs office and hear "omg what now?!" I'm a project manager I usually don't have great news 🥲
2026-06-16 04:54:25
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kpackattack :
I would be insufferable with this information 😅
2026-06-16 00:01:38
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Jennifer Buchanan :
My old coworker told me her team always went to my boss for their technical issues instead of me because they think I'm intimidating. We all got a good laugh out of that
2026-06-15 23:32:08
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OaklandMiss :
A senior VP called me “spicy” and I’ve been taking it as an unflattering compliment but this attitude changes everything. That dude is TOTALLY scared of me. Thank you!
2026-08-05 03:50:45
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cheap_revenue_officer :
My VP is lowkey terrified of me but loves me as an employee I’m so confused
2026-06-16 00:50:44
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floofynarwhal :
got told that I was "unapproachable" at my desk by my manager.
"well good, nobody is going to interrupt my work then."
2026-06-16 05:49:30
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JordynsGolfGroove :
Several of my Managing Directors told me they’re terrified of me last fall and I haven’t gotten a better compliment since
2026-06-16 01:21:17
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🥔 tat :
YES. The CEO of the company I work for recently told me that I intimidate him. I haven’t felt a high like this in YEARS
2026-07-30 16:47:39
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liquor :
Someone was changing up a recurring meeting and 4 people asked who was going to tell me. No one raised their hand. My boss told me apparently “you have a reputation” everyone is scared of me 😁
2026-06-16 00:45:37
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Katie :
My goal for the rest of the year is to hear this from a very specific director. I kind of think she already is 🤣
2026-06-15 21:44:10
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Alexandria McCoy :
I giggle when people tell me Im so much nicer than they thought I would be 🤣
2026-06-15 22:07:46
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gooby :
There’s nothing like talking over a vp and having your suggestion be the route that’s chosen
2026-06-16 19:36:22
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Carolla :
One of my former execs told me, ok I give up! and went with my recommendation and I still think about that magical day
2026-06-16 17:57:26
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mymymy22 📚 :
I mean our whole branch *would* fail without me and the data supports that 😅
2026-06-17 02:23:10
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Caroline Folts :
The BEST compliment a corporate girly can hear!!
2026-06-15 20:43:24
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Sofishticated :
As an IT sysadmin, most people are afraid of me. I’m the wizard in the tower who frowns at everyone.
2026-06-16 15:10:40
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Loosey Goosey :
the owner said 'oh I'm in trouble' when I trapped him on a phone call to ask about a margin on a quote last week
2026-06-16 01:10:50
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