Okay, get ready for a mini (and fairly overdue) rant.
As you may have noticed from my comics, I think about things, I have thoughts, one might even notice … I do have a brain. In fact, in the real world I’m a pretty well experienced thinker, paid reasonably well to be a multi-faceted specialist – you guessed it, I know. Well done all of us.
Anyway, for many many years I’ve had managers/directors/CEOs who understood this, and let me do my thing at work. I could go off on one about neurodiversity at this stage, but perhaps that’s a rant for a other day … for now – I am wildly neurodiverse, as are we all in weird ways, let’s leave it at that. Boobies.
So the graphs go steeply up, the awards are won, everyone understands they should leave me alone to do my thing (and create sexy comics too, sure, but that helps me relax which means my brain’s in good fettle to do the extraordinary work stuff too, everyone wins) (boobies).
HOWEVER, you guessed it, for the last few months I’ve had a new ‘manager’ who literally has tried to actually micromanage me, which is incredibly funny but also quite … not. Anyway it’s taken me a little while to get them off my case and I’ve stopped short of professionally taking them apart (I’m sweet like that), but the outcome is for the first time in many, many years, I’ve actually been quite busy at work – not with achieving things like normal, but with trying to help this micromanager to develop a bit. It’s sad, but this is the real world we do apparently live in. They’re the second-most junior-thinking person I’ve ever worked with, and their approach has also been, sadly, naively controlling. Did I mention boobies? I did not. Boobies. There, I said it.
Honestly no shade really, I do love them as a human and they really are trying very hard, it’s just … there’s certain niceties to observe when trying to be a part of this capitalist machine without destroying people. One needs to eat, one also needs to have boobies. I mean boundaries.
It has been a rather boring few months, but sometimes we need to help people move on from their not-quite-post-Fordian work ethics. So here we are, something I’m sure all my readers are familiar with in one way or another. But yes, there’s been zero development on the Lithium front, hardly any progress since the last update, but things are nonetheless going well, people are learning [slowly], and the tiny little fragment of the world which shimmers in my proximity is a little cheerier than it was in March.
On a side note, Netanyahu can go fuck himself.
And anyone who uses their vote to put Nigel Farage in charge of anything larger than a pencil sharpener can … equally … go and fuck themselves. Don’t get me started on that American bellend.
Many thanks to everyone who checks this blog so regularly – the stats on this blog are consistently higher than many almost-national organisations that shall remain nameless, so that’s nice and healthy, thank you all. I’m sorry not to be updating more often, but you don’t need me really. I’m here, and check-in, sure. And I’ll be creating whenever I get the chance. But the important thing is you are who you are and you’re just as worthy of love as you were before you visited and read this. Let’s keep being ourselves, and the world will change.
Kind regards,
Sindy
PS. boobies.
Boundaries…boobies…Boobaries? I’m good with a good portmanteau for this.
As much as I would love to hear a rant about The American Bellend it may not be overtly beneficial as that man is as effective as painting rain in the hopes of creating a masterpiece.
Also…about us not “needing” you, you’d be correct, however that doesn’t deflate the other reason of us “wanting” you, not in the gross stalker way, but in the way that you do help give us some insight to what is going on, fun things to read on here, and a chance to connect with you in some small manner as far as your artistry is concerned. “Need” shouldn’t block out the pleasantries of being “wanted” in a sense that the connections are great and you should give yourself some credit for them as well.
Boobaries
Quite right, connections ARE great, and you had me at boobaries heheh. Thanks Mike
I wholeheartedly agree with both you and Mike. I am constantly dazzled by the insight you provide through your story telling and graphic art and let my say it…bobbies. Felt a wealth of pleasure there! Nothing upsets the apple cart like needless change of raising a manager, who is deliberately over compensating for what they don’t know, instead of learning the business, learning the people, and learning the processes which work and those in need of change. You are my ray of inspiration and good feeling and knowledge. And I thank-you!
Yes, over-compensating about gets to the matter – its really about a lack of self confidence, I just wish people were a bit more self aware! Ah well, we’re all on a bit of a journey. Thanks Lorenzo
This post shocked me, until now I thought you were a retired university literature or art historian lecturer and not some employee at a some company. Anyway, this does not detract from the value of your works. 🙂🙂❤️
Haha thanks SAJ Fan! Yep, believe it or not I’m just a regular human being, going about the wonder of a very normal life heheh. Einstein said “We are ALL geniuses, but if we judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – think is, we tend to focus on the misjudgement thing and miss the core point … WE ARE ALL GENIUSES!!! We are incredible, all of us. Yes, even you. That’s what I’ve been writing about all this time, honouring each person … anyway sorry i’m gonig off on one haha
I do think there is a problem that for some ‘managers’ they think they have to go in and manage everything to validate their position in the heirarchy. There is a lack of appreciation for the technique of benign neglect, of giving good people space to do their thing without someone constantly on their backs and looking over their shoulders, and supporting them with resources or whatever where this is needed.
Yeah exactly, people validating their place in the hierarchy, and I’m here like Mike in OHB #7, perfectly content where I am heheh. I like the technique of benign neglect – it’s a bit of a balance isn’t it, but definitely the best managers know how to do it. Micromanagement is all about total lack of trust and this underlying fear of some dark ambition or inadequacy … lol.
Ironically, their ambition and the security of their place in the hierarchy would likely be better served letting go of some of that control and reaping the rewards of the talented hard-working people ‘under’ them having the autonomy to perform at their best…
And of course, boobies…
The best managers are like the best actors — you don’t notice them doing it.
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I wholeheartedly agree with everything you just said.
Yep. Ego’s need to BE…..in everyone’s business rather than doing their real work and let others do theirs.
Our world reflects that need quite well, I am afraid. Corporations, politics and organizations claiming NGO status. The bigger the fish, the bigger the stink.
I second your emotions to the politicians named (and not named) specifically and in general.
Do what what you need to do. We’ll be enthusiastically receptive for the next appearance of philosophical boobies, willies and stuff.
Need? Want? No. Just enjoying a pleasant imaginative romp through timespace when they arrive.
Keep your heartlight burning!
Yeah I think micromanagement is about fear, about that feeling of inadequacy, the manager panics and tightens their grip on what everyone’s doing, and that tightness ironically removes trust and everyone’s ability to be awesome. Ah well, humans eh? Classic stuff.
I love you! Keep going!
Okay! Thank you!
Well, you’re doing well at not taking him apart. Sorry for the interference in what you’re doing. I’m no leader, but I’m always amazed when new leaders come in, and do not seem to evaluate and continue those things – which have already been successful. How would this new leader know that? By talking with and trusting people. But, if he did that, then… of course, he couldn’t them micromanage, and… WHAT THEN?!?!?!? hehehe Thanks for everything.
Cheers laxr5rs – she’s female actually but yeah I hear you, its definitely about trust (or lack of it), and it always leads to reduction of loyalty and quality of work. You can’t do the extraordinary stuff if you’re being micromanaged, it’s a nightmare haha!
I couldn’t agree more with that.
Definitely appreciate the update… sucks that management oversteps. In my job we are no longer allowed to vent or say anything except “yes sir” oh well… I’m just happy to be working and able to go ride on my new motorcycle. Just happy to not be around people pushing their agenda’s and feeling on everyone else when they need to look into themselves more and realize that life is good when trying to be quiet.
Good luck Sindy! Hoping you get through this period of craziness
New motorcycle you say … now you’re talking my language! 🙂
Yeah the “Yes sir” thing is seriously problematic, industries like that are what’s leading us to late-stage Capitalism. I think Capitalism CAN work, but this dishonouring humans BS needs to be dealt with, companies are just running riot with reducing pay / quality of life / employee rights and voices as far as possible, it’s getting really problematic in some parts.
Keep riding *nods a little sideways*
Hopefully things get better. Any word from Tira?
Hi Sindy,
I was wondering what happened to your “friend” Tyra Yugen, there is a picture of Anna but everything else is empty? I eagerly look forward to her ‘Bubble’ episodes including the ‘Awkward’ ones. They are more personal and emotional as well as funny , with plenty of rumpy-pumpy too.
Eagerly awaiting the conclusion of Lithium plus more Sci-Fi stories.
With greatest admiration
Firefly1z