- Is never permanent.
- Makes you like yourself.
- Is fun.
- Is sometimes tedious, painful, frustrating, monotonous, and at the same time gives a sense of accomplishment.
- Bases compensation on productivity.
- Is complete: One thinks, plans, manages and is the final judge of one's work.
- Addresses real need in the world are large - people want what you do because they need it.
- Involves risk-taking.
- Has a few sensible entrance requirements.
- Ends automatically when a task is completed.
- Encourages self-competitive excellence.
- Causes anxiety because you don't necessarily know what you're doing.
- Is one where you manage your time, money and people, and where you are accountable for specific results, which are evaluated by people you serve.
- Never involves saying Thank God It's Friday.
- Is where the overall objectives of the organizations are supported by your work.
- Is where good judgment is one, maybe the only, job qualification.
- Gives every jobholder the chance to influence, sustain or change organizational objectives.
- Is when you can quit or be fired at any time.
- Encourages reciprocity and and parity between the boss and the bossed.
- Is when we work from a sense of mission and desire, not obligation and duty.
From If things Don't Improve Soon I May Ask You To Fire Me - Richard K. Irish
