Things are still in turmoil over the work situation. All the problems stem from one know-it-all SOB. This guy likes to sit around blowing hot air, trying to prove to everyone how smart he is.

In reality he has little “real world” experience, outside of being self employed. He has zero corporate experience. They would eat this guy alive in the corporate world.

Anyway we are still debating over the details of a partnership contract. This is a project that I created and executed. This partnership will generate additional revenue for the company but for 13 months we have been screwing around with getting it executed.

Right now we get nothing, zero, nada. My thought is it's better to get a little bit of something instead of a whole lot of nothing. But each time we get close to finalizing it someone adds their two-cents and kills the momentum.

This time it's over how the partner companies are listed and who signs the contract. For 13 months I have negotiated with the other partners and they all agreed to give my company managing control. After all the work I have done this pompous ass sends out and e-mail questioning the wording in my contract (I think he used the term sloppy) and he wants the by-laws changed so that all contracts have to be signed by a board officer, not me.

After several condescending e-mails I called the chairman of the board (who I adore) and said you don't pay me enough to put up with someone talking down to me. Then I basically said, either you all put him in his place or I am gone.

In retrospect this was not a wise move -- but not for the reasons you think. The reason I regret doing it is that there are so many people on the board that I do respect and I feel that I have put them in an uncomfortable situation.

As far as the job goes I could take it or leave it. The fact is that I could make a lot more money picking up more consulting work. In fact, my current consulting work brings in 75 % more per month than the job. I took the job because I thought it would be fun and I thought I would be really good at it.

The board knew that I was over qualified for the position but I assured them that I was looking for a place where I could make a difference and have less stress than in the corporate world.

So call me arrogant but they can't get someone with my experience for the entry level salary they pay. And at this point in my life I refuse to let some sad little man talk down to me or "try to put me in my place."

The revenue is up 30 percent since I took over and I have established some very important industry relationships. I feel I like I have more than proven my worth and I'm sorry but I demand to be treated with respect.

So why am I second guessing myself and why do I feel like I crossed the line?