Sarah Herman's graphic novel, I like My Job, tells us what we all know all of us face the same problems at work u2014 whether it's fighting competition from new entrants, or getting stuck in a rut. FYI gives you a peek into the novel that will have you going, hey, I feel like that too
Sarah Herman's graphic novel, I like My Job, tells us what we all know all of us face the same problems at work whether it's fighting competition from new entrants, or getting stuck in a rut. FYI gives you a peek into the novel that will have you going, "hey, I feel like that too"
Chapter 1: The performance review The novel begins with its protagonist, Sarah Herman, facing the numbing realisation that her job is no longer challenging. She rues about the fact that soon she may just become one of those old-timers who keep lauding their past achievements. And when her boss asks her, what she is interested in, she has nothing to say, which leads to the realisation, that maybe she doesn't like her job after all.
Chapter 2: Tools of the tradeIn this chapter, the author deals with doubting her capabilities. When the client asks for specifications that she can't deliver, she turns to the computer to solve her problems. But sometimes, even technology doesn't live to up to expectations, eventually leading to an angry client. But if you keep at it, things get better, and finally, the project gets approved. Then, there's the next problem u2014 how are you going to do it all over again tomorrow?
Chapter 3: AdministriviaOffice politics is the name of the game, and none of us are free. What happens when a boss pits you against a colleague and you "win"? Tempers soar, accusations fly and everything just seems unfair. You soon get a nasty email and suddenly no one is a friend. But then realisation sets in and with a simple gesture, everything's back to normal. Or so it seems...
Chapter 6: Principal
What happens when you are given a promotion just because the desired one quits, and the management is left with no choice? Soon, the doubts start to set in will I be able to do this, are they making fun of me, do the others hate me? So, you rub people the wrong way, and try and get work done the best way you can. But when everything turns out fine and the boss says, "Shabash!", is it actually worth it?
Chapter 7: ResignationThere comes a time when you don't see yourself fitting in any more. It's time to move on, be on your own, and maybe even start your own company. You want to be a pioneer, not the old employee with the corner office. But being free isn't all it's cracked out to be. No more friends to chat with at the coffee machine. Maybe no job is ever really perfect.
