Monday, August 20, 2012

Masked Mom's Media Monday: Office Politics

As crazy as Cranky Boss Lady drove me in our ten years together at the flower shop, that job did have one major benefit: there were no "office politics" because after the first year or so, it was almost always just the two of us and an occasional driver, sometimes seasonal help. If there was an issue (and there were many), there was just the two of us there to work it out--or not. There was no "he said/she said" stuff, no competitiveness, no drama--or at least less drama than in a workplace with more players.

To be honest, Cranky Boss Lady, still drives me a little crazy, but the way things have been going at my current job lately, I actually miss the simplicity of that variety of craziness.

Masked Mom's One-Word Review: Ugh.
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7 comments:

  1. Larissa T.8/21/12, 11:22 AM

    Aw man. :(

    I have had glimpses of office politics. A couple of times. They're nasty. I hope that gets over with soon over there ... (:

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  2. lyndagrace8/21/12, 2:09 PM

    I started working in the corporate office world at age 19 and I have to admit I was a little naive. Let me tell you that first office Christmas party was quite an experience.
    I was employed for many, many years in that environment and can say without a doubt that the TV show “The Office” is pretty much on the mark.

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  3. Sleepy Joe8/21/12, 5:59 PM

    :-( been there done that!

    I am currently in that little bubble at the start of a new job where the politics don't quite seem to touch you. I am sure it won't be long before it does!

    Hope it gets better soon.

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    1. Masked Mom8/22/12, 1:23 PM

      I remember that bubble fondly and well. The bubble lasted a ridiculously long time because I tend to be a little oblivious (deliberately sometimes, other times just by nature), but now that it's burst--UGH.

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  4. Graciewilde8/21/12, 10:52 PM

    I hear you and second that motion - UGH. I was blasted at the student lunch today by a teacher - she just hauled off and reamed me - I simply said , "hey, it's the first day! We have to work out the kinks" -- she was pissed but I was doing the best I could do and that's all I could say. UGH.

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    1. Masked Mom8/22/12, 1:22 PM

      Sorry to hear it Gracie. I definitely feel your pain.

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  5. Masked Mom8/22/12, 1:21 PM

    Thanks everyone. It's been an overwhelming few weeks in the workplace--and I have yet to develop much of a tolerance for the poop.

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