Every single other person could also be called the problem, because they knowingly let John do all the work, and apparently weren't interested in sharing the responsibility.

[–] bisby@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago

If someone else is getting paid the most amount of money, I'm happy to let the most amount of work fall to them. "Sharing the responsibility" doesn't make sense if I don't get to share the reward. It's a company, not a community or a family.

[–] bss03 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I agree that John was the problem, but I think it was management responsibly to fix. Either through some coaching or as you say, before he became business-critical.

[–] 4grams@awful.systems 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I work with John, my role is as the replacement for another John. I’m trying to be open and fix the issues, but they just want John back, and the other John who’s here, is so territorial, even when I try to help, he just tries to undermine and fight me.

Fucking John.