"What I don't understand is why you're pushing off the work of copy editing onto (Copywriter). You're probably feeling at a disadvantage because she's a valued employee and you're just a contractor, but you're the only native English speaker and you have the expertise.
You are RACIST to tell (Copywriter) that her text is full of grammar and stylistic errors but then not fix it.
It's just a little over 100 pages of text; you can absolutely have that done this weekend. I don't give a shit if you have kids at home, and don't even think about trying to bill the work! DO THE RIGHT THING! I don't want to ask you again! "
- Senior Executive to busy contract Project Manager (who understandably was reluctant to sign off on releasing a webpage full of poorly-written copy, to represent an F100 company.
Being an employee in Post-Recession, race-to-the-bottom, Corporate America can really suck. You're not lazy, crazy, or entitled. Share your stories here! bosssaidwhat@gmail.com
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Monday, May 7, 2018
Sunday, April 29, 2018
My Boss Said What?!
Let's be honest - being an employee in Post-Recession America sucks. Most of us busted our butts in our 20s, 30s, and beyond to find ourselves stuck in abusive work situations, dead-end jobs, race-to-the-bottom permatemp hell situations that border on indentured servitude... or some combination of the above.
You're not lazy, you're not crazy, and you're not entitled.
Well, OK, maybe you are entitled in which case, keep it up. You're calling out the Emperor's saggy pasty skin and making it easier on the rest of us.
Got a crazy story from a boss, coworker, staffing agency, evil alien overlord trying to steal your soul for profit? Hit me up at bosssaidwhat@gmail.com to be featured!
You're not lazy, you're not crazy, and you're not entitled.
Well, OK, maybe you are entitled in which case, keep it up. You're calling out the Emperor's saggy pasty skin and making it easier on the rest of us.
Got a crazy story from a boss, coworker, staffing agency, evil alien overlord trying to steal your soul for profit? Hit me up at bosssaidwhat@gmail.com to be featured!
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