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Ask HN: How to handle naysayers on your team?

2 points by adorearun ↗ HN
I manage a team of 4 developers and we got a new team member joining our team (internal transfer). Within a week of joining the team , he started playing devil's advocate role and being negative with the team. So my question is how to make him understand our culture and gel with the team?

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jimmyjustice
Get rid of excess baggage that is disruptive to the team.
rachelbythebay
Show them this thread so they know to find another job, because you're obviously not going to treat this person well as a direct report.

You're here saying they're being negative, but you're not saying whether they're right or not, and if it's appropriate. They're going to have a bad time on your team unless you change your ways.

adorearun
If you see my question ,I am not here seeking advice to get rid of him.