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Blog · 2026 · project management

How do you handle it as a foreman when your company has put you into a completely impossible situation?

Inspired by owner discussion on Reddit.

How do you handle it as a foreman when your company has put you into a completely impossible situation?. I was just a journeyman (a green journeyman) on this site but due to being the only remaining person from the start ive been left in charge as the original foreman was moved…

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