An early boss advised me "Play the game" and--played the game I have. I'm now a manager who feels the squeeze between executives whose dollar souls have scant regard for human beings, and workers who are angling for a better raise and more vacation days. Whoever built this wooden way? Who put me here to walk on it? I need to know. 8 of 11 Click here for shortcuts Gallery Home Page "Walking the Wooden Way" Home Page This earth is an error A sense of safety Climbing the wooden way Attending school My new career Downsizing Questioning the wooden trail Playing the game Reaching the top Heart attack A new vision