"Any issue worth debating is worth avoiding altogether."
This is one saying Boss and I should really imprint into our daily interaction. Like how almost everything in life is easier to get into than to get out of, we got into a big one today. Again.
My bad: Being over-protective over my work.
Boss's bad: Being over-critical without providing any effective solutions.
So, I burst into (flames) tears and Boss was pissed why I got so worked up. I told her I couldn't be Superwoman like her. Yes, she's upped my salary slightly but I still couldn't (wouldn't) be a Strategy Planner Creative Director Art Director Copywriter Client Servicing Executive Graphic Designer. Stressed out of my mind as it is! Nevermind that my namecard would be kickassy with the absurb job title. Nevermind the fact that I'll be drawing everyone's pay.
Management has been feeding me with "you have so much talent and ability" inspirational talks. A part of me feels good (of course!) to be appreciated that way, but... ability is like a cheque. It has no value unless it is cashed. And right now I don't feel like a Pound Sterling cheque. And yes, ability is a good thing. But stability is better. My mental state, that is.
Illegitimus non Carborundem!
This is one saying Boss and I should really imprint into our daily interaction. Like how almost everything in life is easier to get into than to get out of, we got into a big one today. Again.
My bad: Being over-protective over my work.
Boss's bad: Being over-critical without providing any effective solutions.
So, I burst into (flames) tears and Boss was pissed why I got so worked up. I told her I couldn't be Superwoman like her. Yes, she's upped my salary slightly but I still couldn't (wouldn't) be a Strategy Planner Creative Director Art Director Copywriter Client Servicing Executive Graphic Designer. Stressed out of my mind as it is! Nevermind that my namecard would be kickassy with the absurb job title. Nevermind the fact that I'll be drawing everyone's pay.
Management has been feeding me with "you have so much talent and ability" inspirational talks. A part of me feels good (of course!) to be appreciated that way, but... ability is like a cheque. It has no value unless it is cashed. And right now I don't feel like a Pound Sterling cheque. And yes, ability is a good thing. But stability is better. My mental state, that is.
Illegitimus non Carborundem!
2 comments:
ah well. sometimes it's not too bad. i get free food from time to time if we work overtime.
is it me or is it domino's?
i agree with simon. i think you're being exploited. i've been there before too. and while money can buy you dinner, dinner can't be exchanged for money.
unless ur boss is getting you an iPod when you stay late or a sony digicam or 15 books of your choice regardless of price frm borders or kino...you're being exploited.
all in the name of helping you gain experience.
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