There is nothing harder than subjecting myself to the flawed direction of individuals I perceive to be less knowledgeable than myself. I don't doubt their good will, and it's not actually a matter of inferior intellect, but rather the inability to utilize intellect for rational and intelligent thought.
I listen bemused to the words that come out of their mouths, and I'm in constant awe of the rationale they provide for their actions. I think about these interactions long after the exchange and often take steps to underhandedly, and diplomatically steer the situation down a much more (ahem) appropriate path. This is a tiring process, and often thankless because I'm acting on behalf of a position I don't "officially" hold.
That being said, it benefits my family that I have opted to take a back seat in the corporate rat race, but I struggle with the back seat -it's much harder to drive from back here ;-)
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