Like a boss

     So I've been thinking lately about my ambition to become president and how serious a job it would be. Then I just think of myself as being a big boss, hiring a bunch of people. When I think this way, I shudder at the thought of any of my friends working with me. I don't mean to be an ass, but I refuse to work with people who have no work ethic. I love every single friend I have but would I hire any of them to work for my company? No, no I wouldn't. I think that my decision is the most morally correct to do, regardless whether anyone else agrees or not. I'm not going to give specific examples because that would be rude, but I'll sum it up as best I can.

     Having friends in the workplace causes a distraction, as they usually know what entertains you. They can use this to distract you from all the work you need to do as well as the work they need to do. Already you have a loss of production in your company because a friend, and that was just one.

     Your friends will always come to you when they're low on money. "Hey boss," they chuckle, "I need a raise. I'm pretty sure you can do that for me, you know." *wink* "Thanks boss! See you after work!" And you risk their friendship by not giving them a raise, which will cause drama and low-productivity in the workplace, or you can give them a raise in fear of your company and other so-called "friends" asking for raises. This could also lead to constant calling-in late or requests for extended vacations.

     I would not want any slackers working for me because I give no one a break. If you want to work for me, I'm going to treat you like I treat everyone else. You don't get any special treatment in regards to anything and that's the way my business works--if you have a problem, get a new job. Plain and simple.

     I know that I would be the kind of boss that my workers would hate, but in that hate lies a strong respect. People would not respect a boss who is taken advantage of, and that certainly will never be me.