Office "Dynamics"

Okay - the majority of us have at one point been in a position where we've had to deal with office 'politics'. It may not have been in an office per say, but you've had to deal with some "stuff" that falls under the category.

A couple of days ago, I overheard such a case. A case that is as old as prostitution (maybe not that old, but you get what I'm saying) and as shady as a mature palm tree in Florida.

So, you've been at a company for, let's say for the sake of argument, 8 years. A good round number. During those 8 years, you've accomplished much, saved the company much, and have seen more Executives come and go than you care to count. Now, in the beginning, you're gung-ho about your job and the expectations that come with it. You work late, come in on your day off and with the upgrade of technology, have worked from home when you should've been enjoying that marathon of your favorite crime show (Duh-Dun!!)

You accepted the constructive criticisms of a manager that you later deemed isn't qualified to file contracts let alone tell YOU what you need to approve on. You sit through reviews that were given, all to learn that SURPRISE! the raise you anticipated isn't what you deserve (is it ever??)

Now, here's the comedy. They tell you that "Due to the recent atmosphere of the economy, this is the best we can do.." Really? Meanwhile, the same company you've given some the best over-time hours of your life has hired, fired, and RE-hired some of the most expensive top executives a severance package can buy. They send their sales people to resort locations (along with a partner no less) while you're hammering out contracts, expenses and everything else the "Office-Slacker" won't do. I'm not going to mention the countless dollars that are wasted on a daily basis just within the office (I'll save that for another posting)

While eliminating, no excuse me "down-sizing" positions where the actual work is getting done, they continue to make these decisions without the actual employee in mind. They expect you to continue to give 100% of yourself, doing the work of 5 and pay your for 1 (if you're lucky)

But! We are to conduct ourselves accordingly because a bad attitude is contagious and spreads like wild fire in the office.

News Flash! So does bad management.