The Career Path

Over the weekend, thoughts about my “career” came to mind. Everything is precariously balanced as the economy stagnates. But in an unexpected and unprecedented serendipitous coincidence, corporate objectives of my customer and my employer are completely and totally aligned: both are in cost-cutting mode. In practice, this means that my company is trying to reduce my income and eliminate my benefits. The customer, by not purchasing our products and services, is working hard to help accomplish the same result.

In an unanticipated development, the customer has actually been effective in its execution. Because of this unusual development, I am hoping that they will reconsider the goal. Our company’s success was not so surprising: cost elimination has always been our core competency.
I’m left in a quandary, but luckily, a sign from my travels clearly points the way.