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  • R realJSOP

    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

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    Lost User
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    John 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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    • W wolfbinary

      How do you deal?

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      Keep on Truckin
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      Very easy. Ask, what do you want? And, when do you want it? Then deliver.

      Mac

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      • W wolfbinary

        How do you deal?

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        El Corazon
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        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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        • W wolfbinary

          How do you deal?

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          mojp
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          Never backstab anyone. Don't listen to, or participate in, gossip.

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          • W wolfbinary

            How do you deal?

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            kirankss
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            You have the following choices: 1) Ignore it and get frustrated watching others grow 2) Leave the company and go to a place where there is less of this!!! 3) Join in :-D

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            • R realJSOP

              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
              -----
              "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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              peterchen
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              That rules will get you by, but what for?

              Burning Chrome ^ | Linkify!| FoldWithUs! | sighist

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              • P PIEBALDconsult

                Grin and ignore it.

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                Brady Kelly
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                PIEBALDconsult wrote:

                Grin and ignore it.

                Gin and ignore it. ;P

                All Sorted

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                • W wolfbinary

                  How do you deal?

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                  Jonas Hammarberg
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                  Walks. Three walks in twentyfive years. I work because I like the work, otherwise I could just as easily have been a cleaner (with somewhat lower standard of living :-O ) /Jonas

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                  • D Dirk Higbee

                    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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                    Anna Jayne Metcalfe
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                    You've obviously been reading my rulebook! :rolleyes:

                    Anna :rose: Having a bad bug day? Tech Blog | Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "If mushy peas are the food of the devil, the stotty cake is the frisbee of God"

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                    • W wolfbinary

                      How do you deal?

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                      ghle
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                      Become the chief politico.

                      Gary

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                      • M MrPlankton

                        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

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                        Hooga Booga
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                        D$#@ - I got all of them except the nose one at the bottom

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                        • W wolfbinary

                          How do you deal?

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                          onemorechance
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                          Remember -- it's from theonion.com: Office Politics[^]

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                          • W wolfbinary

                            How do you deal?

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                            T800G
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                            Just follow the flow

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                            • W wolfbinary

                              How do you deal?

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                              James Lonero
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                              I usually deal to the left. Oh, that must be in poker. At work, I defer to my manager.

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                              • D Dirk Higbee

                                John 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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                                James Lonero
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                                As far as dating co-workers and do..., I'm happy that my company doesn't have any good looking people that I would want to date. It keeps my marriage and job safe.

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                                • W wolfbinary

                                  How do you deal?

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                                  Arterion
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                                  Realize it's just a job, and you're just there to get some work done in exchange for pay. Don't take anything personally. Make sure everyone knows that's your MO.

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