I could be completely off-base here, but are you saying you're
wondering how things work when you *are* the boss and have determined
the rules for your company and your role within it yourself, and
people you contract with don't want to follow those rules or accept
your role?
Personally, I'd say find other contractors who are willing to do the
work the way you want it done. There may be softer approaches out
there, though, or ways to turn the relationships around. Maybe a book
or course about dealing with difficult people?
How do you establish the boundaries of acceptable behavior when
dealing with co-workers, especially contractors or sub-contractors?
It's easier if you're in a department where someone else assigns roles
to you ("You are a senior technical writer. You wear the golden pants.
You over there are a level two technical writer. You wear the silver
cape.") If you set those roles for yourself, things are not as
clear-cut. Are there any tricks to creating and consistently managing
your appearance so that others treat you as the role you've assigned
yourself? For instance, when I submit poetry to a journal, I know what
my role is, the process, and what to expect. But what if I'm hanging
up my shingle as a technical editor, or translator, or someone who
takes a more active role?
Thoughts and advice appreciated.
Tarage
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