I see what you’re saying, but let’s not pretend that flexibility is a bad thing. It’s not just about being “humane”—it’s about making sure the team stays productive without people having to jump through hoops. If someone’s capable of working from home and the alternative is another sick day, it seems like a smart call to me. Policies are there to guide, but managing a team effectively means knowing when to adapt.

Now, about the favoritism—look, good managers can give flexibility without making it seem like anyone's getting special treatment. It’s about consistency and judgment, and believe me, I know how to strike that balance. No complaints will come up if the whole team knows I’m fair.

As for running every little thing by the GM, let’s be honest, it’s part of the job to make decisions on the fly. Micromanaging every detail only slows things down. Autonomy keeps things efficient, and sometimes you’ve just got to trust the instincts of the person on the ground.

But I can tell you're big on sticking to the rulebook. Maybe we’ll find some middle ground on this one, who knows?