One of my subordinates mentioned to me that he is going through a rough breakup with his wife. I like the guy and we have a lot in common (both expats in Japan, kids around same age, etc) so I sympathize with him.
My human instinct is to invite the guy out for some beers and lend him an ear for a night. He looks like he could use it and I could probably offer some solace as well as some practical advice about legalities and visa issues that he may face if he goes through a divorce here.
My business instinct tells me that I shouldn't get involved in his personal life so deeply. He is a direct report to me so I usually try to keep work relationships strictly professional as I am in a job position where favoritism and "buddying up to the boss" is problematic.
What do you guys think?
My human instinct is to invite the guy out for some beers and lend him an ear for a night. He looks like he could use it and I could probably offer some solace as well as some practical advice about legalities and visa issues that he may face if he goes through a divorce here.
My business instinct tells me that I shouldn't get involved in his personal life so deeply. He is a direct report to me so I usually try to keep work relationships strictly professional as I am in a job position where favoritism and "buddying up to the boss" is problematic.
What do you guys think?