Are You Making Yourself Crazy?

This reason I took early retirement @ age of 58 I could have worked 2 more years but decided enough is enough and let me spend my remaining years as I wish.

Foolish politicians and CEO/MDs do not know the value(knowledge) of experienced people. They think those who work like a bull are useful but not the intelligent decision makers/geniuses. Before the computer was introduced in offices stenographers/typists were employed to type letters in offices. But now each employee has one as a result clerical hands say "why can't the engineer type his letters because he too has a computer". This statement shows the mentality/attitude of office staff who don't realise an engineer/executive can do more valuable work than typing letters.

Why should I avoid counterproductive behavior? Embrace the madness!!!! (Evil cackle)

When a bureaucrat insists that I must now do their job too, I usually do it so badly that their status becomes questionable. I never let any of my core responsibilities slip while I run amok outside of what should be my domain, but I do have fun along the way.

It could easily be argued that this approach has scuttled my career from growing into more lucrative positions. It can just as easily be argued that this approach has secured for me a comfortable niche. I've never refused a task given to me but I have had people regretting that they gave me their work. I have been known to quietly giggle in a few meetings.

I've had more stress in my career by not speaking my mind and concerns. This approach to stress has resulted in many embarrassing moments for myself. Being honest can easily make one look foolish. But it has gotten me included in many varied research projects that has made things interesting.