This is one of the best pieces I have read:-17 People Who Were Fired Before They Became Rich and Famous
I can't think of anyone who is proud of being fired. It happens to the best of us. According to this article, some of the brightest have been handed their walking papers.
Our society teaches us that to conform and manage is the way to become successful in a job. But one rarely hears about the Mr.and Ms.'s that have held the same corporate job for 25 years. The challengers' are are the employees that get bounced. These people are constantly questioning the how's and why's when analyzing an campaign or company issue. And if these people find themselves in a corporate environment- it may be sure death.
The reason: Corporate America rarely rewards you for questioning why you are doing what you are paid to do. In fact, you probably threaten your supervisors and alienate yourself from the corporate ladder. Think now: How many bosses have you had that really appreciated your Entrepreneur spirit? How many agreed with you when you came to the table with a better way of doing things?
In every corporate job in which I have been employed, employees follow the quarterly plans for the respective departments. I found that creativity is not a huge priority- even in the Marketing Director positions. The answer is simple. I didn't want to follow the " regional corporate plans" when tackling a marketing issue. I analyzed everything. If I could come up with a more productive plan to make a bottom-line contribution to the company, I would make an effort to implement the strategy.
Corporations have cut out the fluff. It is all dollars and cents in this market. Years ago, companies could sit back and let their employees "play" with ideas, and promote "image" based plans. You don't find much of those image based campaigns, especially in retail.
I found I was a cog in the wheel in a corporate environment. The best work I did was working in a non-profit venue. Creativity was rewarded. Particularly because the organization depends on creativity for for campaigns and fundraising activity. I found there was always an ear to listen to an idea.
In short, if your company won't listen to your ideas, and you don't want to "settle" for following the corporate plan, you will likely be invited to leave.
The plus side is this: getting fired may catapult you to the next career rung. You might be involuntarily forced into doing what you were meant to do!
Reading this piece was a genuine pick-me-up. For those that still believe getting fired is the end of the world, take heart.
You just may be onto something real big.
I can't think of anyone who is proud of being fired. It happens to the best of us. According to this article, some of the brightest have been handed their walking papers.
Our society teaches us that to conform and manage is the way to become successful in a job. But one rarely hears about the Mr.and Ms.'s that have held the same corporate job for 25 years. The challengers' are are the employees that get bounced. These people are constantly questioning the how's and why's when analyzing an campaign or company issue. And if these people find themselves in a corporate environment- it may be sure death.
The reason: Corporate America rarely rewards you for questioning why you are doing what you are paid to do. In fact, you probably threaten your supervisors and alienate yourself from the corporate ladder. Think now: How many bosses have you had that really appreciated your Entrepreneur spirit? How many agreed with you when you came to the table with a better way of doing things?
In every corporate job in which I have been employed, employees follow the quarterly plans for the respective departments. I found that creativity is not a huge priority- even in the Marketing Director positions. The answer is simple. I didn't want to follow the " regional corporate plans" when tackling a marketing issue. I analyzed everything. If I could come up with a more productive plan to make a bottom-line contribution to the company, I would make an effort to implement the strategy.
Corporations have cut out the fluff. It is all dollars and cents in this market. Years ago, companies could sit back and let their employees "play" with ideas, and promote "image" based plans. You don't find much of those image based campaigns, especially in retail.
I found I was a cog in the wheel in a corporate environment. The best work I did was working in a non-profit venue. Creativity was rewarded. Particularly because the organization depends on creativity for for campaigns and fundraising activity. I found there was always an ear to listen to an idea.
In short, if your company won't listen to your ideas, and you don't want to "settle" for following the corporate plan, you will likely be invited to leave.
The plus side is this: getting fired may catapult you to the next career rung. You might be involuntarily forced into doing what you were meant to do!
Reading this piece was a genuine pick-me-up. For those that still believe getting fired is the end of the world, take heart.
You just may be onto something real big.
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