succeeding at work - any tips?

[Truktek2]

Originally Posted by Fishheadjoe

Funny enough, I am a CEO!
Yah, the CEO and sole "employee" of the company! LOL
After being an employee starting at the bottom, working like a dog for many years (25)eventually becoming middle management, I decided back in April to leverage my experience and knowldge, for myself.
I now work from my home office, eliminated a two hour daily commute, as well as the associated costs, keep all the money I earn and have the "ear" of the boss at al times!
So far, best decision I've made in a long time... I walk my kids to school (9 and 10) and pick them up, do homework, singing lessons, Cubs, soccer, water polo and get to watch my kids grow up!
Is it a risk, obviously, but, as I tried to point out to TrukteK2, I can do things the way I want and have no one to answer to but myself. (and perhpas my wife if things go sour! LOL)
Fishheadjoe

My apologies, I thought you were trying to bait me into another argument. Much luck on your new venture!

[aborgman]

Originally Posted by Munjibunga

When you set yourself up in an adversary role with management, trust me - you are never going to be management.

Well, that IS my goal.

Originally Posted by Munjibunga

As MadMan said, "management starts with me (yourself)". If you want to be a worker bee your whole life, keep nurturing that "us and them" mentality. If you want to move up, you have to think like management. That means doing whatever needs to be done to ensure the company's success.

...and the last thing I ever want to do is be required to manage.

[fdeck]

Originally Posted by aborgman

Well, that IS my goal.

...and the last thing I ever want to do is be required to manage.

It's worth looking through the thread. This issue has been addressed to some extent.

[aborgman]

Originally Posted by fdeck

It's worth looking through the thread. This issue has been addressed to some extent.

I've read it.

The real answer is - by and large - you're hosed.

There are jobs out there where you can do it - but outside of the horrible nightmare of consulting they are few and far between.