WotC Greg Tito On Leaving WotC: 'It feels good to do something that doesn't just line the pockets of *****'

We reported earlier that WotC's communications director Greg Tito had left his 9-year stint managing the Dungeons & Dragons brand for a political appointment as Deputy Director of External Affairs for the Washington secretary of state's office.

Greg Tito Leaves Wizards of the Coast

Greg Tito, formerly the communications manager in charge of overseeing messaging for the Dungeons & Dragons brand, is departing Wizards of the Coast for a career in the public sector. Tito announced that he would be joining the Washington secretary of state's office starting this week, ending an...

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In a surprising turn of events, Tito criticized his former employers, saying "It feels good to do something that doesn't just line the pockets of a**holes." He later went on to clarify "Sorry. I meant "shareholders".

Tito is now Deputy Director of External Affairs for the Washington Secretary of State office in Olympia, WA.

 

[I'm A Banana]

Never assume you will hold a job forever.

Do you think the guy who worked for the company whose periodic layoffs are infamous didn't think about that?

Some bridges are worth burning. Some rude tweets are worth sending. I trust Greg knows more about the situation than any of us. Maybe the major shareholders should've been less mercenary, then they wouldn't have had their precious feelings hurt on the internet. Lets go scold them.

 

[MGibster]

I'm actually curious why so many think throwing a little shade at your ex-employer is such a career-killer around here.

It's not a career killer but it might give another candidate an edge in the future. When I interview a candidate for a position, it's a red flag if they talk smack about their current/former employer or give me an indication they hate their current job. Of course a red flag doesn't automatically mean a no, it's just something I might be concerned about.

Dude's on his personal account, first of all, so he doesn't HAVE to be professional, there.

It's a public account everyone can see and he's in a position where people check his posts. Generally speaking, I'm not an advocate of checking into a candidate's social media for a myriad of reasons. That said, I've had on a handful of occasions had to deal with the fallout from employees posting some pretty vile things on their personal accounts. i.e. It's tough for an African American employee to feel their yearly evaluations are fair when their supervisor is known for posting racists content online.

I just hope no employer finds out I post here. What would become of me if they knew I was a gamer? Or worst yet that I spent time typing over the internet with other gamers?

 

[doctorhook]

There must be a culture barrier in this thread, because as a Canadian I truly don’t understand some of the offense taken by some here. He insulted shareholders, obviously meaning rich people not the small-peas average person. Is insulting the owner class too taboo for some Americans? Is the A-word too offensive to American sensibilities? Is daring to dislike a former employer’s practices a bridge too far?

Or maybe it’s simpler than that: some of the folks offended here by Tito’s tweet about WotC/Hasbro are the same folks offended whenever anyone else disparages WotC/Hasbro. That can’t be a coincidence…

They’re never gonna love you back, dudes. Swallow that pill, you’ll be happier for it in the long run.

 

[TiQuinn]

So you have the D&D communications manager for the past 9 years, who is surely aware that he’s burning a bridge, and is surely aware that due to his role he’s leaving a smoking gun for future employers to see his post…and he decides it’s worth it anyway.

 

[Oofta]

Do you think the guy who worked for the company whose periodic layoffs are infamous didn't think about that?

Some bridges are worth burning. Some rude tweets are worth sending. I trust Greg knows more about the situation than any of us. Maybe the major shareholders should've been less mercenary, then they wouldn't have had their precious feelings hurt on the internet. Lets go scold them.

Since we know nothing saying he knows more is meaningless. As far as "scolding", I'm not scolding anyone. I just wouldn't post something like this because being so negative about your former employment is generally a bad idea.

Vent to your significant other. Vent to your friends. Venting on the internet? Generally not a great idea.

 

[jerryrice4949]

I love his optimism but I think he is in for rude awakening. Communications for political entities and government can be very thankless and soul sucking. I have some experience in this area. Let’s see how he feels in a year or two.

 

[Oofta]

I love his optimism but I think he is in for rude awakening. Communications for political and government can be very thankless and soul sucking. I have some experience in this area. Let’s see how he feels in a year or two.

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Just hope it's not astroturf.

 

[Parmandur]

I love his optimism but I think he is in for rude awakening. Communications for political and government can be very thankless and soul sucking. I have some experience in this area. Let’s see how he feels in a year or two.

Yeah, I mean, that's life. naughty words are everywhere, and work is frustrating.

 

[Doc_Klueless]

As someone who works for the government (though in healthcare), I can attest that the naughty words… man… they are everywhere in senior management.

 

[Parmandur]

As someone who works for the government (though in healthcare), I can attest that the naughty words… man… they are everywhere in senior management.

The Washingron Secretary of State seems like a good egg, but my only evidence for thst is his appearance on Tito's podcast lol