Technology Aces is not Inatech
I was having lunch with a friend and candidate Shaun the other day and during the conversation he said something that reminded me how an employee of Inatech (fictional company from the movie Office Space) has been trained to think about their employer.
We where discussing time-off and how many days a year he wanted. He gave me a number, I calculated the amount we would have to withhold from his check and at that point I thought we would move onto another topic. That’s when he asked
"So, what happens if I don’t use that many days"
What? At first I did not understand the question. Then I realized that he still works for Inatech and expected me to keep his money…money he worked for…
Bottom line; It was a not so subtle but pleasant reminder that Technology Aces is not Inatech
Initech Thinking and The problem with Corporate America today. Do more with less is a bad idea!
You see Bob, it’s not that I’m lazy, it’s that I just don’t care.
It’s a problem of motivation, all right? Now if I work my ass off and Initech ships a few extra units, I don’t see another dime, so where’s the motivation? And here’s another thing, I have eight different bosses right now. Eight, Bob. So that means when I make a mistake, I have eight different people coming by to tell me about it. That’s my only real motivation is not to be hassled, that, and the fear of losing my job. But you know, Bob, that will only make someone work just hard enough not to get fired.
Sincerly,
Shaun