Fred's Myth
Nonhyphenated American
You might have had a valid point, except for the fact that the vast majority of managers I've had dealings with are the exact opposite. Their mantra was 'the courier needs to be held accountable'. Shifting the blame was their chosen method of CYA. You strike me as that same nature.The ones playing the "morals" card are the ones who constantly complain, endlessly nitpick, and are perennially negative and pessimistic about everything. They're also the most sensitive to (and defensive about) any criticism directed their way. They have all the answers about everything but as soon as the opportunity presents itself to take the initiative to step up and do something, get ready for the excuses. They talk the talk, and that's about it.
It's a personality issue that's centered around a grandiose sense of self with nothing to back it up. They can't admit fault and don't want to face the same sort of scrutiny that they constantly impose upon others. When asked why they never stepped up to a level of higher responsibility, it's time to direct the focus of any scrutiny toward the company. And really, that's the only option they have. They certainly aren't going to admit to any shortcomings or deficiencies that would keep them from doing well at the job. Might as well paint a grandiose picture of right vs wrong.
And really, that's a lot of effort that could be avoided if they'd just chill out and say "I don't want responsibility."
I had one manager that stood up for his workers.
He no longer works for the company.