“Well, two things. First off, I’m not actually a manager; I’m a developer. And secondly, we actually don’t have any interest in expanding. We’re happy keeping our team intact, working on one project at a time.” Now Bruce looked truly puzzled. “Well, take it as a compliment that I thought you were the manager, since you’re obviously pretty savvy. But why didn’t your manager make this trip along with you?” “We don’t have a manager or any kind of role like that,” Emma offered. “We’re a partnership, like a law firm.”
Re thoughts about Grove's pancake factory expansion. Similar idea. Not everything has to expand. The larger industry can be impacted by improved best practices and tools.
On the other hand, acting as a contractor does not set you up for long term success. You will not be as motivated to further the company's larger goal and to step outside of your role.
