What do to? Well, you're a casualty of corporate sleaze and
politics. Read
The Art Of
War [gutenberg.net], get back on the horse and don't let yourself become a victim
again.
That sounds cold, I know, but what else can you do?
Dwelling on the issue won't pay the rent.
And more importantly, learn your lesson. Next time some huckster wants to sell you a "security audit", don't buy into it. Use it as justification to do an internal audit, or convince your bosses to bring in consultants of your choosing. Make it a collaborative process with your managers. Prize your relationship with your bosses above all else - don't be an ass kisser, be good, and make them look good. If when they think of you they think of the guy who saved their asses lots of times, they would have to be fools to let you go.
Control is greatly undervalued in business. Often times, control is more important than your bottom line salary. You want to be in control without people knowing that you're in control - don't play politics or backstab people, just be very important to the bottom line and very trusted. If you are unable to make your boss realize that you are important, you should find another job as soon as possible. Also, ALWAYS keep a backup plan in place, enough money in the bank, and have lots of friends in your line of work to help give you an in to other job openings.
It's a cheery little Machiavellian world we live in.:)
Damn, I with I had mod points to give you one. This is absolutely the BEST answer I've read in this whole discussion. I can close Slashdot now and return to work.
I was thinking the same thing, though, I don't have a way with words to put it so succintly and clearly as you.
What to do? (Score:5, Insightful)
What do to? Well, you're a casualty of corporate sleaze and politics. Read The Art Of War [gutenberg.net], get back on the horse and don't let yourself become a victim again.
That sounds cold, I know, but what else can you do? Dwelling on the issue won't pay the rent.
Re:What to do? (Score:5, Insightful)
Control is greatly undervalued in business. Often times, control is more important than your bottom line salary. You want to be in control without people knowing that you're in control - don't play politics or backstab people, just be very important to the bottom line and very trusted. If you are unable to make your boss realize that you are important, you should find another job as soon as possible. Also, ALWAYS keep a backup plan in place, enough money in the bank, and have lots of friends in your line of work to help give you an in to other job openings.
It's a cheery little Machiavellian world we live in.
Re:What to do? (Score:1)
Damn, I with I had mod points to give you one. This is absolutely the BEST answer I've read in this whole discussion. I can close Slashdot now and return to work.
I was thinking the same thing, though, I don't have a way with words to put it so succintly and clearly as you.
Congrats, and thanks.
-gustavo
Re:What to do? (Score:2)
Control of your future is important if only for a piece of mind.