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Subject:Re: The Worst Thing About Contracting From:Elizabeth Vollbach <bethvollbach -at- EARTHLINK -dot- NET> Date:Thu, 8 Apr 1999 18:57:43 -0700
svi -dot- ben-elya -at- aks -dot- com wrote:
> >From what you've written, I wouldn't be surprised if your work ethic and/or
> professional abilities were at fault.
>
> -Svi-
>
> On 08-Apr-99 03:27:14 Elizabeth Vollbach wrote:
>
> >There are many reasons for my dissatisfaction with contracting, but top
> >of the list is how demeaning it was. I never felt wanted. I never felt
> >like I belonged where I was. I never felt valued, necessary, or
> >important.
How is it that you think I have a poor work ethic if I want to feel valued,
necessary, and important, and if I want to feel like I belong where I work? My
husband is a business owner, and he sure would pay top dollar for an employee
who feels that way. Beth
