Jamie wonders if the office will miss him, as he walks out after quitting his sixth job.
It was not very long ago, when the Chief’s voice was singing his praise in the corridor, loud enough for everyone to hear. He was hailed for his efficiency and delivery against targets.
Today, they accepted his resignation swiftly saying that sadly he could not become the right cultural fit of this office, and it seems all so familiar.
The core management team or the old boys’ club has fully devoted people – not shy of manipulating figures or discarding ethics to present a sparkling balance sheet to all that mattered.
Jamie could never gain entry to those hallowed circles wearing an armor of ethics.
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Hopefully, he’ll never decide that if he can’t beat them he’ll join them.
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I hope so.
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I guess Jamie’s not a Tory, so there’s still hope he’ll succeed!
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That’s a good one 🙂
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Jamie the paladin scares the management. Good for him, the noble knight!
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Thank you, Liz! The problem is the powerful often destroy what they fear.
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Yes. But in fairytales and folklore, the good guys don’t always finish last. And with that, we are inspired.
So thanks, we needed that!
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When the cultural fit of a company involves discarding ethics then trust is gone as well. It is good that Jamie quits those jobs.
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You are right. Thank you, Frank!
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All too true (in, imo, all cultures) the bro culture.
Like a mob but less democratic
Thought-provoking as always, R!
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You are so right – mob, but less democratic. Thank you, Clark!
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excellent talke
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Thanks, UP!
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Probably something many can relate to. Fortunately, not me.
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Happy to know that 🤗
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Poor old Jamie, fighting the good fight. He certainly should not go into politics.
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Sadly, there are so many Jamie’s around.
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Good take Reena
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Thank you, Sadje!
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You’re most welcome
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