Of course, it is not right in some cases because of compatibility. Still, it is good to have a colleague nearby to air one’s grievances about one’s work or discuss problems.
The higher one’s position in the organization, the fewer colleagues one has in the same position. As a result, managers find it challenging to find others near them to share their problems. Of course, one place to turn for advice is to their superiors. Still, since superiors are also their evaluators, it is difficult to say that they are someone with whom they can feel comfortable discussing their problems. Thus, managers in middle management positions tend to become isolated.
Managers need to have skills to reduce stress not to be worn out. I recommend having someone outside the organization to talk to because there are fewer conflicts of interest in many cases.
I have three former supervisors who have experience in a similar business. I also have about three colleagues in other countries who are almost the same age but have more experience. I also have three high school classmates who might be willing to listen to me. I am well aware that they are busy. But I figure that if their faces come to mind when I am mentally overwhelmed, that would be a suitable time to send them an email for a word of advice.
Recommendation: Help Yourself by Sad Brad Smith