Random-a-Tandem-in-a-Condom

I am beginning to like this arrangement of having two jobs at the same time with only one pay. I would like to delude everyone into thinking that my other job is my contribution to the political well-being of the country. I am quite noble like that, especially when I am pushed to a corner with both hands tied to the back and mouth gagged (my employers are a sadistic lot and I am a masochist).

Now, how do I differentiate between this (paying) job and that (non-paying) job? Job 1 and Job 2, easy. I have been blowing a lot smoke when it comes to describing these two jobs but really, that’s what I do best. Now, all I need to do is to make sure that the smoke turns to clouds that spills the rain. I want the others to wet themselves when I finally deliver. I swallow then I spit it right into their faces.

Job 1 is not going to be easy when FreeLoader is an advocate of this management style that brings on the ‘silo effect’ (I learnt this term from the very much learned LetterMan). Job 2 is a waste of time because the Boss does not ever need my services.

Job 1 has me cracking my head trying to figure out what the other units are up to without making me look like I’m encroaching into their territories (when in actual fact, I must and I want and I have to). Job 1 has me walking on eggshells as I have to tread carefully so as not to be seen as trying to undermine Freeloader’s authority and position as a superior.

I, the great strategist who once dreamed of taking over the world and put FreeLoader in its rightful place, have decided to play it safe. Instead of going into the battle head on, I will now play the game of deception. Sun Tzu said “The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.”

One problem: I am not clever.