Posted on 04/17/2006 by harlequin_hater
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I worked for a Harlequin books, romatic fiction publisher, under two of the worst editorial managers -- both were impossible, lying wenches. DOS spent the entire day buying goodies on QVC while her staff of two (myself and another editor) drowns in work. Moreover she hated sharing me with her boss. She switched deadlines on me, lost manuscripts which she blamed on me, and repeatedly referred to me as a temporary worker to authors. My other boss LW is the type of person who is pleased with nothing and no one. She yelled, snapped and showed little understanding for the fact that I was never trained to do the job. While I spoke highly of her and respected her, she ended up stabbing me in the back.
At Harlequin, it is a put up and shut up environment. At one time, I thought the company culture must be creative and my dreams of working for a company that published the books I loved would be a great place to start my career, but that was not the case.
The editors will stab you in the back. After three years, one editorial assistant was passed over because she demanded the company treat her with respect. LW and DOS got there wish and I quit.
My life is better for it. Life is too short to work for a boss who mistreats you on a daily basis. I own a successful publishing and retail company with employees who are happy to come to work. I made it a point to never treat my employees the way Harlequin treats their employees.
Six months ago, one and half years after quitting, I made my first million. And my bosses are still slogging manuscripts for their bosses while I am heading to a European villa for three months. Revenge is delicious.
POST A COMMENTDharmadee(04/17/2006)
You are FABULOUS! I think you should definitely write a book. I am serious...BIG HUGS from me to you!
abdhc@att.net(04/18/2006)
Good for you....Sometimes it takes working for the worst to get us motivated and moving in the right direction. Congratulations and look forward to many more millions. Where are you located? Open a business in Colorado and I will come and work for you.
abdhc@att.net(04/18/2006)
Good for you....Sometimes it takes working for the worst to get us motivated and moving in the right direction. Congratulations and look forward to many more millions. Where are you located? Open a business in Colorado and I will come and work for you.
cnubelevit(04/20/2006)
My hero! Wish we could all do that.
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