Bad bosses suck

To the sewing machine repair guy we had just met:

My wife

• “How did you get started repairing sewing machines?”

Him

• “It was 1970, and Led Zeppelin was coming to town. I had bought 21 seats in the front row for myself and my friends.”

With those words, he had this guitar player’s rapt attention.

Him

• “But, then my boss told me I couldn’t have the day off from work. So, I quit on the spot. After the concert, I didn’t have a job, and a buddy of mine asked if I wanted to try sewing machine repair. I didn’t have much of a choice at that point, and here I am years later still doing it.”

Me (realizing that I was standing in the presence of greatness)

• “Any regrets?”

Him

• “Nope. It was one of the best decisions of my life.”

Life is too short to work for unreasonable bosses and companies.

So, don’t.

(Led Zeppelin in Seattle - 1970)