corporate politics
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How do you deal?
Grin and ignore it.
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How do you deal?
Contractor - one of my great self delusions is that I am a contractor and can ignore politics. I try VERY hard to ignore it, I am so hopelessly out classed in this area I have to stay away from it. I do however hate being used by these pond scum and will move on if it gets too thick that I can't ignore it (this has happened only once in 15 years).
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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How do you deal?
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How do you deal?
Don't voice an opinion on anything (no religion, no politics, not activism or evangelism of any kind at work). Don't attend corporate-sponsored outings. Don't socialize *at all* with co-workers. Do not date co-workers. Arrive at work on time, and leave on time.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
How do you deal?
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How do you deal?
Work hard and don't take no crap. You can be cocky if you can back it up. Don't stop learning to be the very best at what you do.
My Blog: http://cynicalclots.blogspot.com
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Don't voice an opinion on anything (no religion, no politics, not activism or evangelism of any kind at work). Don't attend corporate-sponsored outings. Don't socialize *at all* with co-workers. Do not date co-workers. Arrive at work on time, and leave on time.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Don't voice an opinion on anything (no religion, no politics, not activism or evangelism of any kind at work).
I disagree. It won't matter either way. Working for someone else, you can always be on your best, non-controversial behavior and they'll still s**t on you.
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Don't attend corporate-sponsored outings
Very good idea.
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Don't socialize *at all* with co-workers
Another good idea.
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Do not date co-workers
Do all the good looking ladies that will put out. Your 'wang' will thank you.
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Arrive at work on time, and leave on time
Show up a little early, leave right at quitting time. :-D
My Blog: http://cynicalclots.blogspot.com
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Don't voice an opinion on anything (no religion, no politics, not activism or evangelism of any kind at work). Don't attend corporate-sponsored outings. Don't socialize *at all* with co-workers. Do not date co-workers. Arrive at work on time, and leave on time.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001Amen. I would add to that, if you have to work at the office; * Try to get an office/cubicle near the steps (take th stairwell when ever possible) * Never take the elevator (cow-orkers could be on it) * Never use the rest room on your floor * Never use the rest room on the top floor * Never eat at the company cafeteria (if there is one) * If by happenstance you meet a cow-orker in the hall always nodd and smile. * Always say good night to the security guard when you leave for the day. * Always delete your cookie cache and browser history and defrag your disk on your company machine at the end of the day (yes, even if you follow the rules) * oh, and never pick your nose in public.
MrPlankton
(bad guy)"Fear is a hammer, and when the people are beaten finally to the conviction that their existence hangs by a frayed thread, they will be led where they need to go."
(good guy)"Which is where?"
(bad guy)"To a responsible future in a properly managed world."
Dean Koontz, The Good Guy -
Amen. I would add to that, if you have to work at the office; * Try to get an office/cubicle near the steps (take th stairwell when ever possible) * Never take the elevator (cow-orkers could be on it) * Never use the rest room on your floor * Never use the rest room on the top floor * Never eat at the company cafeteria (if there is one) * If by happenstance you meet a cow-orker in the hall always nodd and smile. * Always say good night to the security guard when you leave for the day. * Always delete your cookie cache and browser history and defrag your disk on your company machine at the end of the day (yes, even if you follow the rules) * oh, and never pick your nose in public.
MrPlankton
(bad guy)"Fear is a hammer, and when the people are beaten finally to the conviction that their existence hangs by a frayed thread, they will be led where they need to go."
(good guy)"Which is where?"
(bad guy)"To a responsible future in a properly managed world."
Dean Koontz, The Good Guy -
Don't voice an opinion on anything (no religion, no politics, not activism or evangelism of any kind at work). Don't attend corporate-sponsored outings. Don't socialize *at all* with co-workers. Do not date co-workers. Arrive at work on time, and leave on time.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Do not date co-workers.
Uh oh, that's how I met my wife.
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How do you deal?
i vote this 5 because i find it very relevant to me at the moment being a contractor and all. for me, i really just wanna get the job done and do it the best i can. i try to treat other stuff as background noise and ignore it as best i could. some people would really try to drag you down to their level and i find these very people are the ones who don't get much done and are insecure. i say ignore them if it doesn't get in the way of getting your job done. and when you can't, be factual and set aside emotions. i think there is such a thing as good corporate politics which is what one employs to disarm the bad ones. i hate to say the cliche' but at the end of the day, being a contractor i'm in it for the money and the next gig that the current one will open up for me, if people are nice that's just a bonus. if i think about it too much i will not get much done just like the next 'political' guy is.
---------------------------------------------------------- "unzip; strip; touch; finger; mount; fsck; more; yes; unmount; sleep" - my daily unix command list
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MrPlankton wrote:
cow-orker
Can you please elaborate on this?
Don't blame me. I voted for Chuck Norris.
MrPlankton
(bad guy)"Fear is a hammer, and when the people are beaten finally to the conviction that their existence hangs by a frayed thread, they will be led where they need to go."
(good guy)"Which is where?"
(bad guy)"To a responsible future in a properly managed world."
Dean Koontz, The Good Guy -
i vote this 5 because i find it very relevant to me at the moment being a contractor and all. for me, i really just wanna get the job done and do it the best i can. i try to treat other stuff as background noise and ignore it as best i could. some people would really try to drag you down to their level and i find these very people are the ones who don't get much done and are insecure. i say ignore them if it doesn't get in the way of getting your job done. and when you can't, be factual and set aside emotions. i think there is such a thing as good corporate politics which is what one employs to disarm the bad ones. i hate to say the cliche' but at the end of the day, being a contractor i'm in it for the money and the next gig that the current one will open up for me, if people are nice that's just a bonus. if i think about it too much i will not get much done just like the next 'political' guy is.
---------------------------------------------------------- "unzip; strip; touch; finger; mount; fsck; more; yes; unmount; sleep" - my daily unix command list
Have they told you that you're part of the team even though your a contractor?
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MrPlankton
(bad guy)"Fear is a hammer, and when the people are beaten finally to the conviction that their existence hangs by a frayed thread, they will be led where they need to go."
(good guy)"Which is where?"
(bad guy)"To a responsible future in a properly managed world."
Dean Koontz, The Good Guy -
Don't voice an opinion on anything (no religion, no politics, not activism or evangelism of any kind at work). Don't attend corporate-sponsored outings. Don't socialize *at all* with co-workers. Do not date co-workers. Arrive at work on time, and leave on time.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Arrive at work on time, and leave on time.
I'd change this to arriving slightly early and leaving slightly late (to avoid being labelled a 'clock watcher' in the corporateplitical meetings going on outside of office hours!
Life is like a pubic hair on the toilet seat... ...sometimes, you just get pissed off. .\\axxx (That's an 'M')
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How do you deal?
Very easy. Ask, what do you want? And, when do you want it? Then deliver.
Mac
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How do you deal?
wolfbinary wrote:
How do you deal?
left handed shuffle, right handed deal, fast and furious, keep 'em guessing what you have up your sleeve.... :-D
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb) John Andrew Holmes "It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others."
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How do you deal?
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How do you deal?
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Don't voice an opinion on anything (no religion, no politics, not activism or evangelism of any kind at work). Don't attend corporate-sponsored outings. Don't socialize *at all* with co-workers. Do not date co-workers. Arrive at work on time, and leave on time.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001That rules will get you by, but what for?