I’m Jack Bauer
Well, I have a background in operations, have field experience, and get results. When it hits the fan, I’m the guy you call. I do what it takes to get the job done and if that means breaking the rules, then so be it. I think that makes people uncomfortable.
In planning sessions I tell it like it is, think outside the box, and openly suggest going off book to get things done. I think administrators don’t know what to make of that. Is it insubordination? Does he not respect the rules? Is he going to save us lots of money?
The ironic thing is I’ve actually memorized the rules so I’m also the guy you call to site chapter and verse.
I’m also like Jack in my ability to focus on the job to the exclusion of all else. To some people that kind of prioritizing is unthinkable, essentially being completely selfless for a time. The only time for yourself is eating, sleeping, and laundry if you’re lucky.
The fact is the world needs people like Jack, people to handle the unusual circumstances, people who make something other than themselves their top priority. Thankfully for me I don’t have to sacrifice quite so much for quite so long and my family and friends have more or less adjusted to it.
The clock is starting to tick down on this particular day, if this were a season of 24 the main threat would have been eliminated and now we would just have to tie up loose ends and deal with any surprises.
At least until April when that clock starts up again…
