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> I am in the
> Operations department and their respective budget.
> Working outside of
> the Operations department but still getting paid
> essentially by the
> Operations department cause a small amount of
> friction. I should note
> that the Marketing department does not have their
> own tech writer.
Large companies handle this via internal billing.
Instead of cold hard cash being exchanged for labor,
budgetary credits are issued. The system works, so
long as there's a process to follow and a "cop"
overlooking it all.
If this isn't possible, well, determine who is making
the decision to work on these outside projects and let
that person offer up a solution that benefits both
parties. If it's you just being nice, well, think
again about offering help freely next time.
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Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)
"As soon as you hear the phrase "studies show",
immediately put a hand on your wallet and cover your groin."
-- Geoff Hart
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