What Can You Do When Your Boss is a Jerk- And You're the Boss?
Posted: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
by Ken McCreless
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Greetings Fellow Travelers
Following my passion, my calling, has brought on a set of problems never before imagined. It's possible that these problems were there all along, hiding just beneath the surface of realization and recognition, waiting for the right time to emerge and wreak havoc.
Either way, I find myself at times loathing my new boss- me.
Think about it. If I want to call in to to have a lazy day, well, I already know that I'm lying! And, when I try to call myself on it, to force myself to face the truth, I just end up in a ridiculous banter exchange that leads to nowhere. Engaging in a shouting match is not only a bad idea for two individuals it is an even worse scenario for one.
Of course, that never happens. Seriously, I have no problem allowing for a "lazy day" once in a while. It is both refreshing and rehabilitating to body and soul- and quite necessary. I never get in a shouting match with myself either. Well, sometimes I pretend to, if I think it will get a laugh!
Being a writer, author and publisher, I do have to wear a few different hats. The writer needs to meet deadlines for articles, the author needs to set up signings, appearances and such, then follow through, and the publisher needs to design covers, develop themes and coordinate the efforts of the writer and author.
And don't forget, all three need a regular shot of Ego-Boost! What was that thing in "Meet the Fockers," the Foley Method of Self-Soothing? The name may be wrong but you get my point.
It is quite a challenge to build a career and a business. The problem is; I love a challenge. The great part? I LOVE A CHALLENGE!
The "Boss" part, though, needs to see progress. The artistic/creative part needs to see possibility, and the businessman part needs to a plan. How does one coordinate all three? Can I split once more and develop a CEO persona as well?
That's it! I'll call it the Iacocca/McCreless Syndrome!
The Iacocca/McCreless Syndrome, or IMS, describes the life of one Ken McCreless, writer, author, and publisher. Hello, I am Ken McCreless, CEO and Lord High Executioner.
My goal, my providence if you will, is to guide the goings-on of the three persona's in my care, that is Ken McCreless the writer, Ken McCreless the author, and Ken McCreless the publisher.
You see, Ken McCreless can get quite complacent, sometimes overwhelmed and occasionally depressed. I must do what I have to in order to assure that the wheels of progressive literature continue to spin, that the future of writing will not be stymied and rendered ineffective and impotent by the fluff and irrelevant political meanderings of the DWTS logic that infects our great nation. Truthfully, if it were such a good and fair thing, would Kate Gosselin still be there? How does one who dances so badly become a staple on a show called "Dancing With the Stars" anyway?
And can someone explain to me how "Dog the Bounty Hunter," one of cable TV's least entertaining and not-at-all congenial goobers, gets his own book? Does that make sense to you? These are the kind of things that frustrate a true writer. I mean, I like Sara Palin, but come on!
Anyway, getting back to ...
Excuse me, Ken the writer here. Sorry about that. Sometimes the boss just steps in and takes over, a necessary thing at times.
Still, does he HAVE to be such a jerk?
Visit www.EspyPublishing.com and pick up a copy of Ken's book "Aahd & Aahder- Tales from the Aahd Side" today!
Following my passion, my calling, has brought on a set of problems never before imagined. It's possible that these problems were there all along, hiding just beneath the surface of realization and recognition, waiting for the right time to emerge and wreak havoc.
Either way, I find myself at times loathing my new boss- me.
Of course, that never happens. Seriously, I have no problem allowing for a "lazy day" once in a while. It is both refreshing and rehabilitating to body and soul- and quite necessary. I never get in a shouting match with myself either. Well, sometimes I pretend to, if I think it will get a laugh!
Being a writer, author and publisher, I do have to wear a few different hats. The writer needs to meet deadlines for articles, the author needs to set up signings, appearances and such, then follow through, and the publisher needs to design covers, develop themes and coordinate the efforts of the writer and author.
And don't forget, all three need a regular shot of Ego-Boost! What was that thing in "Meet the Fockers," the Foley Method of Self-Soothing? The name may be wrong but you get my point.
It is quite a challenge to build a career and a business. The problem is; I love a challenge. The great part? I LOVE A CHALLENGE!
The "Boss" part, though, needs to see progress. The artistic/creative part needs to see possibility, and the businessman part needs to a plan. How does one coordinate all three? Can I split once more and develop a CEO persona as well?
That's it! I'll call it the Iacocca/McCreless Syndrome!
The Iacocca/McCreless Syndrome, or IMS, describes the life of one Ken McCreless, writer, author, and publisher. Hello, I am Ken McCreless, CEO and Lord High Executioner.
My goal, my providence if you will, is to guide the goings-on of the three persona's in my care, that is Ken McCreless the writer, Ken McCreless the author, and Ken McCreless the publisher.
You see, Ken McCreless can get quite complacent, sometimes overwhelmed and occasionally depressed. I must do what I have to in order to assure that the wheels of progressive literature continue to spin, that the future of writing will not be stymied and rendered ineffective and impotent by the fluff and irrelevant political meanderings of the DWTS logic that infects our great nation. Truthfully, if it were such a good and fair thing, would Kate Gosselin still be there? How does one who dances so badly become a staple on a show called "Dancing With the Stars" anyway?
And can someone explain to me how "Dog the Bounty Hunter," one of cable TV's least entertaining and not-at-all congenial goobers, gets his own book? Does that make sense to you? These are the kind of things that frustrate a true writer. I mean, I like Sara Palin, but come on!
Anyway, getting back to ...
Excuse me, Ken the writer here. Sorry about that. Sometimes the boss just steps in and takes over, a necessary thing at times.
Still, does he HAVE to be such a jerk?
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Visit www.EspyPublishing.com and pick up a copy of Ken's book "Aahd & Aahder- Tales from the Aahd Side" today!
Ken McCreless is just a guy who loves to write, and was born to do so. He is a freelance writer with several projects ongoing, including books and magazines. A huge fan of both irony and history, Ken has dedicated his life and his writing to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Do you have pension plans set up for the three of you? It's never to early to think of the future! :)No, the old skin flint is too cheap. I hate him!!!J/K!
Well done. I just saw that "Dog" had a book out--I couldn't believe it and almost belly laughed--but if you're a character or really stand out, sometimes people want to now about you. Dye your hair yellow, knock a few teeth out and give yourself a crazy name--maybe you'll be a big shot--maybe as big as "Dog"!!Thanks for the tip! I can see myself doing all those things, even getting all duded up with accessories. I can't imagine going around saying "aint" all the time!Thanks, Steve.
Yep, and not I suppose you're talking to yourself and answering too?! GRINNot yet. Yes I am. No, you're not.OK, I am!
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