Letters February 21, 2000 Issue

YOUR LETTERS

"Oh, the perfect timing and content of 'Until the job is really done'!"

with contributions from Kim A. Geisinger, Stella Housel, Joan Gaylord

Oh, the perfect timing and content of "Until the job is really done" (January 10)!

About six months ago, I was assigned to a work project and almost immediately appeared to be in a no win situation. Deep frustration set in as I understood that the work could only be done with much personal sacrifice, and (little did I know then) there was no way to gracefully back out. Since then, I have beaten anger, selfishness, ingratitude, and impossible work conditions, and now delivery draws near with me mostly at peace and the work already receiving praise.

But my initial goal remained—get it done, and walk away. Until I read that article.

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