Friday, October 3, 2008

To Work or not to Work...that is the question!

Every Monday, I strive to get to work early so that I can have a moment of peace...before the arrival of the morons: also known as my co-workers. Here heraldeth the start of a new week...a week of whispered insults, back-stabbing, and name-calling; until Friday...when we all wish each other a "safe journey home and a wonderful weekend".
Office life is not for the weak, 'cause ain't nobody goin' to protect you! What would more likely happen is that "a wolf" is assigned to sniff out your fear...even if it means wasting valuable company time trying to do this. This wolf will be unrelecting, until the true source of your fear is discovered! Sounds like a good script for a movie: don't it? Well it's NOT...office work is the harsh reality we are all forced to face, due to the waning economy. We now must take whatever job we can get...no matter how demeaning.
Okay, back to "the wolf" lesson. Fear not the wolf: a serving of some well timed, well seasoned, reverse psychology (recipe widely available) will teach this untamed creature some manners.
And...here is a tip for all you new and innocent employees: wolves come in all shapes!
The wolf can be male or female. It could be a co-worker- that at first sight seemed friendly and approachable; it could be that girl or guy who proclaims christianity...and justifies their unbecoming behaviour by sporadic pronouncements of bible verses; my friend: your wolf could be the VERY supervisor that recommended you to your present position. TRUST NO ONE WITH YOUR FEARS AND WEAKNESSES.
The reasons why your weakness' would be important to your moronic co-employees continues to delude even intellectual minds who have more important things to do with their time (say, the jobs they are being payed to complete in a QUIET and safe environment courtesy of their employers). However, it is believed that it comes from a need to feel superior and important somewhere... if not at home.
Believe me, if there was an alternative to spending half my life with strangers, I would take it: and trust me, I am ready to pick up my things and go anytime- mek any a dem pass dem place (or the stress becomes too unbearable). However I do encourage people to try an office job. Inspite of all the drawbacks, you feel a sense of pride when you are able to survive another month to get your pay cheque...ahhh priceless!!!
 
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