Comments on: Someone’s Always Listening

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:52:34 +0000

People need to bitch about the boss, and passionate bitching means that you really care about what you’re doing. Either the CEO or his wife understood that. As you said, it’s to their credit.

By: Michael Stum

Michael Stum — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:30:40 +0000

I want to extend this a little bit: Everyone always understands your language. I am living in France and work in a multi-national company, and I often see my colleagues rant about people and stuff in their language, believing that the French People do not understand them.

Well, needless to say there have been quite a few priceless situation where one of the French turned around and replied in English, German or whatever language was used. It’s just too great to see the look on the face of your colleagues after they got owned hard (and deserved that public embarrassment!).

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:39:03 +0000

Well described, my shoulders went up when I read it. You hit paydirt.

Like you, I can get going on rants breathing my own exhaust but one thing I’ve learned over the years is that even if the wife isn’t there (no one of consequence overhears you), it can be harmful to you. Building an adversarial relationship with the boss, even in your head can eat at you and drag you down.

By: BandonRandon

BandonRandon — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:50:07 +0000

Thanks for sharing, I am thoroughly enjoying this series as a young designer who can learn from your mistakes. Thanks Derek!

By: christian svanes kolding

christian svanes kolding — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:22:53 +0000

ah, a pleasant cautionary tale that certainly rings true… i’ve blundered many times in similar ways… thanks for posting… cheers.