Comments on: The Misadventures of Jane the Marketer: A Cautionary Tale

By: Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:14:54 +0000

i used to have a boss like this when I worked in marketing at a large real estate firm. He just simply did not get web 2.0 and while other companies simply passed us by on the internet he point balnk refused to spend money on it becuase it didn’t yield the instant result he was used to from more direct form of marketing. He’s now out of business btw!

By: Beyond Niche Marketing

Beyond Niche Marketing — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:04:31 +0000

Running your own business is HARD. But working for idiots is harder (if the idiot is not you).

Sometimes, I get misty eyed remembering the perks of the traditionally employed… employer paid health insurance, 401K plans, stock options, expense accounts, corporate Amex. SNIFF!!!

Then, I read a post like this and suddenly, the “chains” that come with those perks come into view. As the camera pans out, the hideous monster (hair plugs, hookers and all) comes into the scene. SHIVER!

Thanks for the reminder. You are a genius!

By: Marta Kagan

Marta Kagan — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:28:29 +0000

Now, now. It’s not just CEOs who pull that one. Let’s share the blame, shall we?

By: Been There Done That

Been There Done That — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:39:53 +0000

Aah, the pleasures of working for self-reverential maniacs. I call it CEO syndrome–the ability to cast blame far and wide BUT NOT TAKE ANY PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING. And yet they seem to thrive and get rich. Really rich. While the rest of us get high blood pressure and an insomnia habit. What’s the cure? I sure don’t know, but maybe I should examine my penchant for laboring for charismatic “leaders” who don’t actually lead.