MYRMIDON

April 12, 2010

Myrmidon
\’mer-me-‘dän\ n : a loyal follower; especially : a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously*

I believe that there is nothing wrong with doing what is asked of one’s self. To not follow orders and directions clearly almost always leads to some sort of catastrophe that enables blame to be assigned and responsibility never to be assumed. However, while possessing attributes that can be characteristic of a myrmidon, I also believe that perhaps it is ok to question; especially if said actions are not ones the individual believes in or knows for a fact will not be beneficial. It’s pretty safe to say that questions may often be considered an insubordinate action, resulting in hard feelings of the other party that is more often than not higher up on the corporate ladder. While I am an advocate of following the rules and living up to not only other’s expectations but personal ones as well, I do think that going against the flow in a tactful and respectful manner is appropriate if not downright necessary.

*letters “e” are upside down creating sound of “uh”