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Pride, and My prejudice

I have come to the definite opinion that around these towns, cities, valleys and highlands, getting the job done means doing the least possible that you can get away with. Some may call it "La ley del menor esfuerzo ", it is that and more. You may work for somebody and feel that compensation is not adequate or even  that you are being exploited, I have been in that boat, but my observation is not directed to those at the receiving end of directives and benefits, but to the ones that provide them. Years ago Holiday Inn had a commercial about a salesman checking in for the night, jumping in joy about obtaining a contract that he was after. That moment of personal accomplishment remind me when they offered a  job that I was after, when an important presentation went better than expected or just feeling good about finishing something. It is about getting the job done. Done right, one time. M anagement around service outfits here means that I will pay you, if you sho