Thailand April 2008
When a surgeon makes his first incision on a man, he will likely find all the organs to be in the same place despite his nationality or locale.
Likewise, if we make an incision on The Man, we will find a similar inward homogeneity, regardless of physical location.
If we perform a corporautopsy and examine the innards of a corporation, there is surprisingly little difference between the nine-to-five in Thailand versus the USA. Cubicle creativity has been kept at a minimum worldwide, and an office is an office is an office. Therefore, adjusting to the new business climate has been relatively seamless.
As a result, I am left with little writing material. I have been reduced to pondering such deep and relevant questions as:
Who determines the algorithms for these elevators? That person must be brilliant and malicious. How do they know to go slower when I am in a hurry?
Looks like I will have to resort to scavenging for blogfodder while exploring on the weekends.
I did learn a few lessons in the office this week, which I wanted to share with you, in the spirit of “creating synergies, “ sharing best practices” and other MBA jargon:
When invited to go to lunch by your boss’s boss:
-Do not order sushi with large pieces and attempt to eat in one bite. You will be forced to swallow the piece whole when asked a question, and will wonder if you will need to have it surgically removed after the rendezvous.
-Minimize all references to This is Spinal Tap, a “rockumentary” about a fictitious aging rock band on tour filmed in 1984. Do not tell her you “want to take it to 11.” A more professional approach explaining your desire to work hard is appropriate.
