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> Like I said, Goober, you've evidently been lucky.
> A writer does not necessarily have any say in these
> matters.
Cowpatties!
> Sometimes yes, but sometimes it's "this is
> what you'll deliver, this is when you'll deliver it,
> now shut up and do it." I've been in both
> situations.
And you took that crap? Talk about setting
expectations and earning respect!
> > What are you doing that threatens your
> supervisors?
> Having learned my lesson, as little as possible, at
> the moment.
Huh? I really don't get it. You do have a free will,
don't you? Or do they flog you to keep the pace
constant?
> Only what's tolerable. But in the past?
> What you recommended, I think. Irritating things
> like
> suggesting how to improve efficiency and quality.
But HOW did you go about it? There are productive
means and then there are destructive means.
> Or
> merely bringing greater experience and expertise to
> the
> table, in one's own field, than one's supervisor
> commands.
There's a difference between showcasing expertise and
engaging in a pissing war.
> If you've never worked for a non-writer who feels he
> must
> continually demonstrate that he knows more about
> writing
> the writers do, again you've been lucky.
I worked for a non-writer who thought he was the Lord
over all he surveyed. Didn't change my drive or
initiative though. I've always walked the "bet
corporate interest" line, and in the end, I've always
won out over my competition.
You gotta keep business in perspective.
=====
Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)
"As soon as you hear the phrase "studies show",
immediately put a hand on your wallet and cover your groin."
-- Geoff Hart
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