Wow. I think that quote along sums up why "Business Management" is the top major at my university. People want to manage themselves and feel in control of their own destiny while getting direct returns on their investments!

Office politics…blahhh

i have been job hopping because i simply cannot stand being embroiled in politics. Some people just turn out to be inept at dealing with really annoying human beings. I have made some sincere friends though, but most colleagues are just really out to get somebody under their shoes just to get ahead.

As i reflect on the past 8 working years, i found out that working for somebody isn't my cup of tea. For those out there who are being suck-ups and playing the field, good luck to you. I am heading for my own business and while i cannot avoid politics, at least i am playing politics with my clients to make money FOR MYSELF instead of doing it for the sake of some invisible "prospects" of getting ahead.

i once posed this question to a friend of mine who is quite successful in the construction business," why would you want to risk everything to gamble on this risky business?"

his answer was simple and yet most profound. "life is short, why spend endless hours making money for somebody that you don't care for when you can spend it making money for yourself?"

For those out there who think alike, go out and explore. The world is a big place, i am sure there is a place where "negative, non conformist" people like us can grow.