Finder problem – deleting network folders

Hi,
here a thing that drives me crazy for years...
If I delete a folder on a network drive the finder window jumps back all the way out of the structure (instead of just one level) and ends up showing all available drives and computers in the fist column.
Every time you ask? No, every SECOND time...! Precisely! Give it a try!
I have to navigate all the way back though the "Folder-Tree" of the volume to go on.
Is this a known MacOS bug... or am I just to stupid to get it right?

I have this exact issue and got so aggravated with it, I came to the discussion board hoping for a solution. I haven't found one yet, but at least I know I am not the only one with issue.
Mine doesn't just happen when deleting a folder, but also when moving a folder from one network share to another. SMB & AFP - It doesn't matter which way I connect to the shares. Also, it doesn't matter if it is a Mac share or Windows share.
Anyone have any ideas on what the problem could be?
lnail

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