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> Evidently you do luck out to some extent, Goober.
Wow. I guess I should buy lottery tickets more often
then.
> In lessons from your experience, you imply that
> the writer can earn respect by providing extra
> added value at his own initiative.
Um, yeah. That's how the game works. You do very good
work at what you're hired to do, and look for areas to
expand. That's the golden rule to better business
practices.
> To me, this
> means that (a) the writer is allotted sufficient
> time not only to meet the employer's expectations
> but-- -- by investing a mere 5-10 hours extra a
> week, in your case-- to exceed them;
What do you mean by "allotted"? Don't you have a say
in what you deliver and how what they are asking for
will implement the project schedule? Am I the only one
who plans their projects?
> and (b) when
> the writer gets involved in "other high priority/
> high visibility projects," the writer's supervisors
> do not feel threatened.
What are you doing that threatens your supervisors?
How do you go about what you are doing?
> Not all workplaces are exactly like that.
Right. So sit tight and keep your head down. After
all, appreciation is right around the corner, right?
=====
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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