I've been an IT consultant for more years than I care to remember and decided to write about some of my escapades around the globe in an unusual and fun way.
As unlikely as this may seem, this exact conversation took place with myself in 2008. The Big Cat who delivered this announcement perhaps didn't realise this was just the kick I needed to get up and leave the company for pastures new.
This illustrates just how dangerous the corporate jungle is - there is absolutely no mercy when it is time to shed weight and I am personally aware of numerous people who are promoted one week and redundant the next. The word that springs to my mind when you witness this is 'brutal'.
Book Excerpt
Thrive - Surviving in a Corporate Jungle
“Hi Andy, I have some great news. Because the company has announced there will be mass redundancies this year and the fantastic job you are doing - we’ve decided not to promote you. This means you should be safe from the cuts and you can try again next year. Well done.”
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