Tread Softly When Dispensing Unsolicited AdviceWritten by Dean Phillips
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Besides that, I found his approach both disrespectful and offensive. It would never occur to me to approach an Internet marketing collegue and tell him how to run his business. I just wouldn't disrespect a colleague like that. And fact he didn't bother to apologize for offending me speaks volumes about his character--or lack of! I've been in marketing for over 25 years. I know exactly what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. And I'll put my Internet marketing knowledge, talent and ability up against anyone on Internet--ANYONE! What on God's green earth made this man think I needed his help anyway? I've got my own successful system and my own way of doing things. My way works just fine for me. If someone can't understand and respect my right to run my business my way-- they're going to have a serious problem with me! I'm making a very comfortable living on Internet. I must be doing something right. Besides, what kind of individual goes around clicking on another businesses payment link, without any intention of buying anything?
Dean Phillips is an Internet marketing expert, writer, publisher and entrepreneur. Questions? Comments? Dean can be reached at mailto: dean@lets-make-money.net Website: http://www.lets-make-money.net
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of mindset of corporate culture. In this culture you must desire to advance, to be given a more impressive title, and, of course, to earn more and more money. This mindset is revealed before you even obtain a position in a company. Every job interview I’ve had has asked dreaded question about where I see myself in five years. If I answered that question honestly I would say that I would be in same line of work, at same level. But I could not answer honestly, so I have had to lie. To show that I’m driven and career-minded I’ve had to tell my interviewers that I see myself as a supervisor, team leader, or manager. But I am not driven and career-minded. I take pride in doing my job well and I do work hard. But I do not work to point of exhaustion. I do not take work home with me. I do not care about advancement. I care more about balancing my work with my life outside of work and, in today’s workplace, that attitude does not lead you up corporate ladder. How did I become a HiPo? I really don’t know. But since I don’t fit mould, maybe I can help break it. Perhaps I can show head office that an employee can be a HiPo and not have to aggressively charge up ladder. Perhaps I can make management understand that for me to continue being a HiPo and to continue making what are deemed to be valuable contributions to company, I need more balance between work and home. I want to telecommute more. I want more flexible hours. Perhaps I can show them that if they provided a greater work/life balance for their employees, they might end up with more HiPos. If I can accomplish this, then I will feel like I’ve really met my potential.
©Crystal Smith. Crystal is a technical writer and novice freelance writer. Her new web site is under construction but she can be reached at goatfish1968@hotmail.com.
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