I so don't play the office politics game well. Add to that the fact that I'm working in an office of all women and it just gets worse.
I really don't have too much of a problem with anyone individually. The account manager and I have had our issues.....she doesn't like that I don't bend over backwards for her, and I don't like that she tries to use me. But I think we're working it out, at least as well as we can.
I like my boss, though I question some of what she does. The two of them together, though, I think there are going to be problems. I can see both sides......and each of them are right on some things and wrong on others. I think the biggest problem is that one is the boss and the other one wants to be the boss without having the responsibility of being the boss. The account manager is supposed to be out selling but she spends an awful lot of time "organizing" in the office and putting her two cents in where I don't really think it belongs. And to hear her make calls.......I'd rather stick needles in my eyes. I want to yell at her that she's doing it all wrong, but I hold back because, really, my job isn't sales and what do I know?
I'm rambling.....I just have a feeling that the proverbial shit is going to hit the fan and I am afraid I'm going to be right in the line of fire. And for all its "issues" I like this job. I think I'm good at it. And I need to support my kids because, frankly, right now I'm all they have.
So I need to keep remembering that work is work, not personal. To work hard, keep my mouth shut, and do my job. The account manager told me today that I need to be better at kissing ass. I really don't think that's going to happen.
5 comments:
just make it a year and then start recruiting professionals. The offices appear to run a whole lot smoother.
I'm jealous you can freely express your thoughts about work. I'm too chicken to do it online, and I soooo need to vent. But, it does appear....everywhere has its annoyances and people who want their asses kissed. But you and I--we just don't do the "ass kiss" well. That's not a bad thing. I have started to learn the art of "pretend ass kiss." Like the time I had to apologize to an anchor when HE did wrong. I told him "I'm sorry you thought x." Note: I did not apologize for what I did... Hm. I've now turned this into a post about me. What an ass.
Thanks Schaun.....I appreciate your insight and advise.
Kelly......I think you're smarter than me :) I probably shouldn't vent in "public" but it's either that or just completely blow up. And that's so not a pretty picture. Fake ass kissing is a good idea.....I'll have to work on that.
Lisa the people at your work don't know about this blog do they? How could they find it or know about it? Hang in there, I bet you are an awesome employee just stand your ground and I know they'll start noticing you're a no bull shit kinda lady :) I hope your days get better. I sure miss seeing ya maybe I can come visit and take you to lunch?
i do not care if who reads my blog..i work with idiots and i have told them so!
everyone needs to vent..otherwise it just builds up and no one at your work wants that!
just do the best job you can do! you are not there to make friends! you have some already!
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