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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If this is a good friend, I'd say something. If it's a work friend, I wouldn't. If you say something, I'd only say she's a tricky person to work with, here's a few strategies, things to watch out for. But highlight that you were able to move on from there with a promotion, so it was a good stepping stone.[/quote]

I agree with this.
I was recently in a similar situation. Queen bee managing director, one guy left because of her and we were interviewing people to fill the space. One guy came in to interview, who I know in the industry. He would have been great to work with, didn't like how his current boss restructured things, but would be moving his family of 4 from the west coast (born, raised, schooled, worked).  I was torn because I didn't want him to make such a major mistake. 
When he came in he was on the ball, he asked a lot of questions on the team culture, mgmt style, leadership and "what kind of person would enjoy working here."  I tactfully and positively answered those questions and also told him to speak to the people who used to be in the group. In the end, he turned down our offer and took another, much better one.
Meanwhile, our group is approaching 50%+ attrition.

So if the person cares about his /her work environment, the onus is on them to ask the right questions and do references on the boss. I know I will be.  [/quote]

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