"Think inside the box. The answer to the problem lies within the problem itself"- Lynda Resnick
One day I will write a book with the title "Get your $%^ out of the box" on the front cover and "Get you $%^ back in the box" on the back cover.
In my life I have been told to do both. A couple of years ago I worked on a problem that caused my employer about $1M per month due to unplanned outages. It seemed like everyone associated with the problem was aware of the problem but no one consistently worked on it to solve it. I did.
The funny thing about it... it was not a part of my duties. I solved it because at one time it was the number three priority for the corporation to get those systems to function properly. After they were installed everyone accepted their performance except me.
After solving the big problem, I was slammed on my yearly review. Instead of giving me a huge raise, making a big deal, and allowing me to solve other difficult problems, I was given a poor rating and not given a bonus or a raise.
The bosses above me were trying to teach me a lesson. Get your ass back in the box.
I now have a new box to play with with a new company which wants me to solve their problems. I am being encouraged to think outside the box.
Today's question is:
"Are you in the box or outside it?"
One day I will write a book with the title "Get your $%^ out of the box" on the front cover and "Get you $%^ back in the box" on the back cover.
In my life I have been told to do both. A couple of years ago I worked on a problem that caused my employer about $1M per month due to unplanned outages. It seemed like everyone associated with the problem was aware of the problem but no one consistently worked on it to solve it. I did.
The funny thing about it... it was not a part of my duties. I solved it because at one time it was the number three priority for the corporation to get those systems to function properly. After they were installed everyone accepted their performance except me.
After solving the big problem, I was slammed on my yearly review. Instead of giving me a huge raise, making a big deal, and allowing me to solve other difficult problems, I was given a poor rating and not given a bonus or a raise.
The bosses above me were trying to teach me a lesson. Get your ass back in the box.
I now have a new box to play with with a new company which wants me to solve their problems. I am being encouraged to think outside the box.
Today's question is:
"Are you in the box or outside it?"
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