I have done a fair few projects over my life. Here's a top ten list!
10. It usually means it was someone else's project that they passed along.
9. It has nothing to do with your actual job.
8. You are the only person even vaguely aware of the special project, everyone else assumes you do nothing.
7. The time frame you are given to complete said project defies reason and logic, when you fail to adhere to the deadline (and you will) everyone assumes you're incompetent.
6. The four times you check your e-mail during the day, while taking a break from your special project to protect your sanity, your boss will be right behind you. Each time.
5. You'll have to work overtime on it, lots of it. Despite this, you will be no closer to completing the project.
4. The special project will not benefit you in any way, shape, or form upon its completion.
3. While you are doing this "special project" your actual job suffers.
2. When you are in the middle of this special project, at least 4 other people will come to you with special projects that require immediate attention.
1. Once you take on one special project, the amount of special projects you are asked to assist with increases exponentially.
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