Raw Recruit
Comes to work on time and leaves a little early. Takes long lunches. Majority of life is still outside of work. Has no real responsibility. Happy to do any task, like cleaning crumbs out of your keyboard. Can´t believe they are getting paid so much to talk to friends on the phone and waste time all day. Life is great.
Worker
Arrives and leaves on time. Feels important when asked to work late and does so without hesitation. Tells friends " I chose the typeface for the presentation". Considers a tiny bonus an indicator of undying company loyalty. Still comes to work with hangovers. Eats lunch at desk occasionally. Life is pretty good.
Employee
Arrives early on occasions, often leaves late. Eats lunch at desk every day. Personal life is vanishing. Only has one or two remaining friends outside of work. Is actually responsible for real work but is not in a position to do any real damage even if they commit a horrendous blunder. Life is OK.
Level 2 Employee
Arrives early and is the last to leave. Life is consumed by reports containing meaningless blocks of numbers. Derives all self-esteem from superiors´ approbation. Spends income on objects that elevate status and image. Is totally immersed in work and loves it. Can do nothing but collapse in front of the TV for the few hours they are home. Life is difficult.
Level 3 Employee
Same as a Level 2 Employee, except their work actually affects the success of the company. Doesn´t enjoy work anymore even though the salary is bigger and it keeps them away from their spouse all day. Considers resigning, but has a large mortgage and doesn´t want to renounce his state-of-the-art TV. Doesn´t know what to do on a day off. Life is hell.
... to be continued ...