I had a lunch a few weeks ago with the recruiter who placed me there and was quite transparent with my views of the organisation.

Anyway, word must have got back to the boss as the next thing I know, he’s inviting me out for a brunch to see how I’m going.

This was supposed to be only half an hour yet stretched into two hours!

During that time he told me of his plans for the organisation … how he’s networking wth some big players … how peptides are the go.

He had a laugh wth me about something and as I was beginning to relax a bit, he grabbed my upper arm and looked at me with that dead-eye “Children of the Corn” look and asked … “Are you with me?”

It was at that point I realised I’m working for Hank Scorpio.

For those unfamiliar with the name, Hank Scorpio was an evil genius and owner of Globex Corporation, in an episode of The Simpsons.

Homer accepted a job wth his corporation, unaware of his world domination tendencies.

The episode finishes with Hank and Homer having a heart-to-heart with knowing what you want in life, while he wields a flame thrower at government agents rappelling into his secret lair.

I currently feel like Homer.

Despite potential contrary opinion, evil geniuses do have their positive points.

As the name implies, they are geniuses … ’nuff said

They are go-getters, inspiring others to follow

They have diminished fear sensitivity, often leading to the accomplishment of major feats

They’re great salespeople … can convince people of almost anything

Always forward-thinking and looking to improve

But there are downsides as well.

Can tend to be blind to people’s sensitivities

Intolerant of anyone who doesn’t view world domination as a fundamental desire

Often blind to the logistical minutiae that’s required to achieve their goals

Tend to to churn through staff and thus no sustainability in their organisation

It’s a subtle skill to balance the madman tendencies of evil geniuses with the day-to-day bedrock of ensuring an organisation runs smoothly.

At the moment, I still feel unsettled and I really have no idea how long I’ll last.

But for the moment I’m earning money and learning things … both good and bad.

Whilst quietly experimenting and testing business ideas on the side.

Patience, my pretty … patience.