Agreement Quote by Bill Watterson
“I was offered a job at the Cincinnati Post as their editorial cartoonist in a trial six month arrangement. The agreement was that they could fire me or I could quit with no questions asked if things didn't work out during the first few months. Sure enough, things didn't work out, and they fired me, no questions asked.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Artists Talk, 1990s
A trial employment contract allowed easy exit for both sides, leading to the narrator’s dismissal when expectations weren’t met.
In simple terms: A short‑term job ended because it didn’t work out.
Key Takeaway
Accept flexible terms but set clear expectations.
Themes
career
risk
employment
artistic freedom
Mood
reflective
neutral
Type
advice
career
When to use this quote
- freelance illustration
- comic publishing
- career planning
Key Concepts
contractual flexibility
creative risk
industry volatility
Questions to Reflect On
- What expectations were unclear?
- How can artists protect themselves in short contracts?
A Different Perspective
Contracts may lack long‑term security and can limit growth.
