Comments on: Are You a “Corporate Fugitive”?

By: Crystal (marketing girl)

Crystal (marketing girl) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:57:32 +0000

This is a great post! Having just celebrated my 1st year working for myself, it served as a great reminder of why the corporate world was not my style - mainly the inability to think outside of the little power-suit-blue-box. That stifling effect still exists in memory which I think, helps me make better decisions both for my company and for my clients.

By: Janeile

Janeile — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:02:29 +0000

Fabulous post! While I don’t have tons experience in the corporate world, I do understand the differences between the corporate lifestyle and entrepreneurship. I’ve always known that I’m supposed to start my own business - I simply THINK different than people I know. It has taken me a while to “wake up” to this fact.

Most are concerned with security (which, like you said, doesn’t really exist in the corporate world. Thanks, Enron.), benefits and nice paychecks. I prefer standing on the bleeding edge, working my butt off to create a long-term dream that I can control. This can make some a little nervous. Needless to say, they don’t quite know what to do with me.

By: Marcia Hoeck

Marcia Hoeck — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:40:21 +0000

Hey Sherri and Havi,
As “important” as most people think that corporate job is, it’s interesting how many people want to get away from it. Sort of a love/hate thing, I think. We want to prove we can do it, but it’s really like torture to our souls. I don’t know anyone who can say their heart really sings because of their corporate job.

Is it the false feeling of security that keeps people there? The fear of the unknown? The power trip? Or something else?

But you’re correct, Havi, that once the plunge is taken, it’s not as scary as you may have thought. That’s why we need to support each other. Thank you both for your insights!
M

By: Havi Brooks (and duck)

Havi Brooks (and duck) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:31:16 +0000

You rock. This post is as exciting as it is depressing. Good to see you encouraging people to take the non-sucky non-dehumanizing path.

I’m no refugee. I’d go back to bartending before I’d ever work in an office or wear heels or any of that stuff, but I’m more than happy to gleefully cheer on anyone who wants to join us in smart, thoughtful, intentional entrepreneurship.

It’s really not the scary black hole you think it’s going to be. Though, yes, I totally remember the scary too.

By: Sherri Garrity

Sherri Garrity — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:52:50 +0000

Hi Marcia, it’s funny, I had to meet a client at one of my former corporate employers (financial sector where the power suit still is in vogue) and the smell, sounds, and sights brought back the memories… as well as the physical sensations of stress immediately. I felt the liquid dread running cold in my veins! That never goes away, kind of scary isn’t it, the toll it takes. Freedom to choose your own path is the best gift of all. Thanks for referring corporate fugitives or want-to-be’s to my site.

By: Marcia Hoeck

Marcia Hoeck — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:52:18 +0000

Hi Tina,
The shudders, huh? Isn’t it funny how this stuff stays with us? It’s sooooo bad for us!

Thanks for stopping by, Dr. Romance! I’ll check out your blog.
Marcia

By: Tina B. Tessina, PhD "Dr. Romance"

Tina B. Tessina, PhD "Dr. Romance" — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:19:13 +0000

Yes! I love this post! The list of rules gives me the shudders. I am a long-time fugitive. I was an accountant in business (got up to Accounting Dept. Supervisor for a Stock Exchange-traded co.) for 15 years, put myself through school during the last 5, and have been a licensed psychotherapist in private practice since 1979. I love it! It’s my Job on Earth. I also have written 13 books published in 16 languages, and I blog at http://drromance.typepad.com/dr_romance_blog/ I’m happy in my work every day, healing the planet, one person at a time.