Mazel tov!
Not me.
Looking back on the first half of my career, that's not what has happened.
Up never felt better. For me.
So, every time I moved up, I wondered why.
I kinda liked down. When down, I did work I enjoyed: writing, editing, arguing, laughing. For me, that's fun.
Anyway, here is a description of the trajectory of my so-called career.
My Career Trajectory
I have moved from…
Unemployed to
Employed to
Self-Employed to
Unemployable.*
While this sometimes concerned me, and some of those who loved me, it's what happened.
My career hasn't risen. It's turned inward.
*Why "Unemployable"?
After so many years of self-employment, I really think I could be your worst employee.
If ever send you my resume, you might want to consider the following reference letter.
Letter Of Condemnation:
Artie Isaac
To Whom It May Concern,
I have known Artie Isaac all his life. I know him better now than ever before. I can, without reservation, provide this letter of condemnation.
Artie has attitudes that go unprized by many employers:
- He doesn't want to be told what to do. (So he's a bad subordinate.)
- He doesn't want to tell other people what to do. (So he's a bad manager.)
- He comes and goes when he pleases. (He's more suited to be a bird than an employee.)
- He avoids lunch and after-work beer with co-workers. (Low points on socialization.)
- He makes sure potential clients understand why not to buy our product or service. (Suppresses potential revenues.)
- He argues with himself, thinking aloud. (Causing him to overuse parentheses.)
If you disagree, by all means, send him a job offer. He's not closed minded. He's just unemployable.
My Good Fortune
Hey, I'm very aware that this is the Voice Of Privilege. Most people cannot say, "La-di-dah, I don't want to work for anyone." I am a very lucky fellow.
I'm not recommending my attitude for everyone. My attitude is what's wrong with America.
La-di-dah.