He thought a change of environment could be good for him since he has been feeling restless recently.
He agreed and the manager proceeded with the arrangement for the crossover and getting a replacement for his current position.
Two weeks later, the man regretted making the decision in a haste.
He feels burned out and what he really wants is to take a break from work totally. A change of environment probably is not the best solution. And if he were to take up the new position in a wrong state of mind, he is unlikely to perform well and will be a discredit to both parties.
So he went into his manager's office and told him about what he actually wanted.
"You're so irresponsible," the manager blurted out loudly immediately.
The manager is angry over the man's change of mind, which probably put him in a difficult position. He needs to answer to his boss and the other department for recommending this man in the first place. And the man's decision to take a break is going to disrupt the department's operations.
The man also knew that it's his fault for retracting his earlier decision. However, instead of going over and continue feeling burned out which ultimately affects his performance, he took the courage to express what he actually feels and wants, even if he knows he is in the wrong.
When the manager has cool down and think back, isn't what the man does in the best interest of the whole situation?
Shouldn't he be glad of his subordinate who is willing to stand up and say he has made a wrong decision?
How many times have we made a wrong decision and keep quiet about it?