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Artful Dodgers: How Some Keep the Boss Happy

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It must be nice to have an on-going gig as a "consultant", telling both employers and employees the things they already know, and getting paid a bucket (again and again).

Methinks the "consultants" are the most artful of the "artful dodgers". They are the best of the best at looking busy.

of 12:04PM October 24, 2008

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