Freedom from incompetence

Many people say that they crave more freedom.
But what do we mean by “freedom”?
Being free from constraints? Is that what we mean? Would you feel “freer” if you could walk outside in your underwear?
It is almost surely not what you mean by “freedom.”
I submit to you that it is almost always the case that if you are frustrated at work by your lack of freedom, the actual problem is competence.
Imagine two scenarios.

• Scenario A: You work for a highly directive boss. You are constantly accountable for what you do. But everyone around you is highly competent. You need to wear a jacket and a tie, but you work in the best team in the world.
• Scenario B: You work in a context where you hardly know who your boss is. You come to work in your underwear. However, everyone is incompetent. You work with the least competent team in the world.

Assuming that the salary is the same, which job do you prefer?
I cannot answer for you, but most people I know prefer Scenario A.

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