Comments on: Angst http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/ Spank That Orc, He Likes It Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Blue Kae http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Blue Kae Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:23:54 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company's politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior. Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company’s politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior.

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 Stropp Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:06:51 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 I've heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels. I’ve heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels.

]]> By: DM Osbon http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 DM Osbon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:00:31 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 "It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable. The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer." All so true - it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you're leaving a company of your own accord. It's like, '...you are?! Why?' Like it's the only job worth doing...meh! Good post Stropp! “It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable.

The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer.”

All so true – it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you’re leaving a company of your own accord. It’s like, ‘…you are?! Why?’ Like it’s the only job worth doing…meh!

Good post Stropp!

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 Stropp Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:08:36 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 I think the main thing is to make sure you're enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there's always another one out there -- maybe even a better one. I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it's measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn't deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It's sad that so many demand it. I think the main thing is to make sure you’re enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there’s always another one out there — maybe even a better one.

I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it’s measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn’t deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It’s sad that so many demand it.

]]> By: Ysharros http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/ Spank That Orc, He Likes It Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comments on: Angst http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/ Spank That Orc, He Likes It Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Blue Kae http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Blue Kae Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:23:54 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company's politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior. Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company’s politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior.

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 Stropp Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:06:51 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 I've heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels. I’ve heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels.

]]> By: DM Osbon http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 DM Osbon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:00:31 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 "It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable. The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer." All so true - it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you're leaving a company of your own accord. It's like, '...you are?! Why?' Like it's the only job worth doing...meh! Good post Stropp! “It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable.

The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer.”

All so true – it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you’re leaving a company of your own accord. It’s like, ‘…you are?! Why?’ Like it’s the only job worth doing…meh!

Good post Stropp!

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 Stropp Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:08:36 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 I think the main thing is to make sure you're enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there's always another one out there -- maybe even a better one. I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it's measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn't deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It's sad that so many demand it. I think the main thing is to make sure you’re enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there’s always another one out there — maybe even a better one.

I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it’s measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn’t deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It’s sad that so many demand it.

]]> By: Ysharros http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Blue Kae Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:23:54 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company's politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior. Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company’s politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior.

]]> Comments on: Angst http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/ Spank That Orc, He Likes It Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Blue Kae http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Blue Kae Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:23:54 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company's politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior. Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company’s politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior.

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 Stropp Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:06:51 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 I've heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels. I’ve heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels.

]]> By: DM Osbon http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 DM Osbon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:00:31 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 "It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable. The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer." All so true - it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you're leaving a company of your own accord. It's like, '...you are?! Why?' Like it's the only job worth doing...meh! Good post Stropp! “It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable.

The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer.”

All so true – it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you’re leaving a company of your own accord. It’s like, ‘…you are?! Why?’ Like it’s the only job worth doing…meh!

Good post Stropp!

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 Stropp Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:08:36 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 I think the main thing is to make sure you're enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there's always another one out there -- maybe even a better one. I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it's measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn't deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It's sad that so many demand it. I think the main thing is to make sure you’re enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there’s always another one out there — maybe even a better one.

I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it’s measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn’t deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It’s sad that so many demand it.

]]> By: Ysharros http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 Stropp Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:06:51 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 I've heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels. I’ve heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels.

]]> Comments on: Angst http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/ Spank That Orc, He Likes It Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Blue Kae http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Blue Kae Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:23:54 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company's politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior. Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company’s politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior.

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 Stropp Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:06:51 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 I've heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels. I’ve heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels.

]]> By: DM Osbon http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 DM Osbon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:00:31 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 "It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable. The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer." All so true - it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you're leaving a company of your own accord. It's like, '...you are?! Why?' Like it's the only job worth doing...meh! Good post Stropp! “It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable.

The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer.”

All so true – it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you’re leaving a company of your own accord. It’s like, ‘…you are?! Why?’ Like it’s the only job worth doing…meh!

Good post Stropp!

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 Stropp Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:08:36 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 I think the main thing is to make sure you're enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there's always another one out there -- maybe even a better one. I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it's measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn't deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It's sad that so many demand it. I think the main thing is to make sure you’re enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there’s always another one out there — maybe even a better one.

I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it’s measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn’t deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It’s sad that so many demand it.

]]> By: Ysharros http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 DM Osbon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:00:31 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 "It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable. The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer." All so true - it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you're leaving a company of your own accord. It's like, '...you are?! Why?' Like it's the only job worth doing...meh! Good post Stropp! “It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable.

The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer.”

All so true – it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you’re leaving a company of your own accord. It’s like, ‘…you are?! Why?’ Like it’s the only job worth doing…meh!

Good post Stropp!

]]> Comments on: Angst http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/ Spank That Orc, He Likes It Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Blue Kae http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Blue Kae Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:23:54 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company's politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior. Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company’s politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior.

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 Stropp Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:06:51 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 I've heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels. I’ve heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels.

]]> By: DM Osbon http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 DM Osbon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:00:31 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 "It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable. The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer." All so true - it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you're leaving a company of your own accord. It's like, '...you are?! Why?' Like it's the only job worth doing...meh! Good post Stropp! “It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable.

The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer.”

All so true – it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you’re leaving a company of your own accord. It’s like, ‘…you are?! Why?’ Like it’s the only job worth doing…meh!

Good post Stropp!

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 Stropp Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:08:36 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 I think the main thing is to make sure you're enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there's always another one out there -- maybe even a better one. I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it's measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn't deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It's sad that so many demand it. I think the main thing is to make sure you’re enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there’s always another one out there — maybe even a better one.

I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it’s measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn’t deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It’s sad that so many demand it.

]]> By: Ysharros http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 Stropp Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:08:36 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 I think the main thing is to make sure you're enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there's always another one out there -- maybe even a better one. I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it's measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn't deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It's sad that so many demand it. I think the main thing is to make sure you’re enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there’s always another one out there — maybe even a better one.

I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it’s measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn’t deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It’s sad that so many demand it.

]]> Comments on: Angst http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/ Spank That Orc, He Likes It Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Blue Kae http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Blue Kae Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:23:54 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41181 Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company's politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior. Stropp, totally agree with you on both counts. Loyalty should be reserved for family and friends, not employers. You can have passion for your work, but you always have to remember that you are working for a business and as such you are at the mercy of the company’s politics and financials. Despite that, both work and personal ethics should still guide your behavior.

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 Stropp Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:06:51 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41163 I've heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels. I’ve heard a few interesting stories about managerial responses to employees moving on. It can get even worse at the high levels.

]]> By: DM Osbon http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 DM Osbon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:00:31 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41162 "It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable. The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer." All so true - it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you're leaving a company of your own accord. It's like, '...you are?! Why?' Like it's the only job worth doing...meh! Good post Stropp! “It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in to your job. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. It doesn’t matter if you turn down other, higher paying, jobs simply to complete a project because everyone is depending on your part. It doesn’t matter, because when the beads on that abacus move away from you, you’re expendable.

The trick is to realize this, understand it, and keep your loyalty for those who deserve it. And that doesn’t include your employer.”

All so true – it always amazes me when a manager discovers that you’re leaving a company of your own accord. It’s like, ‘…you are?! Why?’ Like it’s the only job worth doing…meh!

Good post Stropp!

]]> By: Stropp http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 Stropp Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:08:36 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41157 I think the main thing is to make sure you're enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there's always another one out there -- maybe even a better one. I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it's measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn't deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It's sad that so many demand it. I think the main thing is to make sure you’re enjoying your job, but not to identify with it so much that being on the receiving end of a layoff crushes your spirit. A job is just a job after all, and there’s always another one out there — maybe even a better one.

I do think you can look after, or be loyal, to your employer, but make sure it’s measured. Perhaps what I should have said is that your employer doesn’t deserve your complete, unwavering, devoted loyalty. It’s sad that so many demand it.

]]> By: Ysharros http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41156 Ysharros Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:05:42 +0000 http://stroppsworld.com/2009/02/05/angst/#comment-41156 "I’m not encouraging acts of disloyalty, but always make sure you look out for your own career first. Your employer isn’t, no matter how many career development courses he sends you on. Do your job to the best of your ability, make sure you enjoy it, but also make sure it suits your own career." See, this is where the idealist in me thinks it shouldn't be impossible to look after yourself AND your company (or your company AND your employees) at the same time. I firmly believe they aren't mutually exclusive. Harder, yes. Which is why most companies don't practice any form of loyalty, while demanding that their staff hand over their very souls. Bah. “I’m not encouraging acts of disloyalty, but always make sure you look out for your own career first. Your employer isn’t, no matter how many career development courses he sends you on. Do your job to the best of your ability, make sure you enjoy it, but also make sure it suits your own career.”

See, this is where the idealist in me thinks it shouldn’t be impossible to look after yourself AND your company (or your company AND your employees) at the same time. I firmly believe they aren’t mutually exclusive. Harder, yes. Which is why most companies don’t practice any form of loyalty, while demanding that their staff hand over their very souls.

Bah.

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