Managers are never appreciated when they're in the job.
I always am a firm believer in you compensate people for their job, and so I did give them bonuses. We accomplished a lot in Congress, we passed health care reform. There were threats against their lives; they had a tough two years. They'd forgone any cost-of-living increase or any bonus before.
Companies can't offer every employee a vertical rise through the ranks, and some employees' careers will level off. Without the prospects of further advancement, how do you keep these people satisfied throughout what might now be a longer working life? By providing them with an increased level of autonomy.
Workers insist that they are not disgruntled. They are very gruntled.
My first husband is a lovely, lovely man, but he always viewed my job as a hobby, and there came a time where I resented that.
Being first lady is a full-time job. Betty Ford worked full time and should have received a salary. Michelle Obama works full time and should be paid.
I feel happy here in Tottenham because I feel the recognition for our job.
People do more important jobs than acting in film that should be recognised, but for some reason it's big money, so people are elevated in status. If I was a bus driver, I'm sure you wouldn't be interviewing me.
When they talk about my job being important, I say, 'The important jobs are the ones that you'd notice if you left for a week.'
It's nice to get invited to the parties and to be able to hobnob and celebrate a job well done with your colleagues.
