January 10, 2002
From the desk of Mindles H. Dreck:Defenders of the Downtrodden
Say you have a good job. One that provides you flexibility to pursue your interests, a very high level of job security and many opportunities to make extra money on the side. You've gained some fame and distinction in your field, some notoriety. You get to sit on some boards. People know who you are.
One day the CEO calls you in. "We're raising standards for the troops" he says. He expects you to participate. He questions some of your current priorities and suggests they might be re-ordered. He also has a major project he'd like you to work on. Standard boss stuff. But you don't like it, and you don't like him. You think your priorities are fine.
So, leveraging your reputation, you make a few calls. Within hours you have an offer to move. You can bring your colleagues. You'll get more money, a subsidized mortgage, all the same perks, assurances of flexibility, job security. Everything you have and more.
Well, this situation is really dire. Who you gonna call? How about Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton?
Posted by Mindles H. Dreck at January 10, 2002 09:41 PM | Technorati inbound links