The obsession with being a boss
Observations in Malawi suggest a strong fixation on attaining the title of boss. The mindset appears linked to a traditional hierarchy where the highest‑paid individual directs others and controls resources. Many citizens equate career success with holding any managerial position. Technical roles are often perceived as less prestigious compared with administrative duties. This attitude influences how people evaluate their professional worth. The commentary was published on Nation Online.
Malawians seem obsessed with the status of being a boss. Perhaps this derives from the traditional workplace hierarchy, in which the most powerful and best-remunerated person commands others and controls resources. Many consequently believe success in employment means becoming a boss of some description. Technical work is often regarded as less prestigious than administration, as … The post The obsession with being a boss appeared first on Nation Online .