#WhyIAmASolo - I Can't Get Fired For Violating A Company Policy.

Amazon Executive Fired For Upgrading A Travel Flight. I don't have a dog in this fight between an Amazon executive and Amazon. He used a company credit card to upgrade a long flight to Business Class, claiming he tried to get an exemption for medical reasons. He also was involved in a situation where his assistant was secretly recording him and reporting dirt to management. Ah, the joys of working with other folks. Even small firm lawyers have been victimized by duplicitous employees. My rule has always been that the fewer other employees you have around you, the less likely betrayal is an option. I know, I know, life comes with risk, and association with good people can be life enhancing. But, if you are going to work in an environment filled with other people's policies, rules and regulations, you are tempting fate. In any event, in a solo law practice, I set company travel policy, which is "what can I afford, and is this trip really necessary?" Pick your poison, counselor.