tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post115530811093163049..comments2023-09-30T06:07:27.416-04:00Comments on Questioning Semantics: Workplace culture: Avoiding conflictWesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305755944694741335noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-1155442524162832572006-08-13T00:15:00.000-04:002006-08-13T00:15:00.000-04:00Thanks, Remnants.Each job is different, but, in a ...Thanks, Remnants.<BR/>Each job is different, but, in a lot of ways, each one is the same.Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305755944694741335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-1155418462002929652006-08-12T17:34:00.000-04:002006-08-12T17:34:00.000-04:00The politics of corporate America, it is a difficu...The politics of corporate America, it is a difficult came to navigate at times. And then there are the struggles within that we have about giving up a little bit of "self."<BR/><BR/>And it seems that when management is apathetic; avoids conflict; or allows toxic people to continue their antics it makes the job more difficult.<BR/><BR/>I have been in most of those situations, as well as part of a class action suit in a company that I still worked for (boy is that tricky.) LOL<BR/><BR/>So I said all that to say I hope that you find peace in the best manner for you.Remnants of Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17640908599069314472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-1155323930472875802006-08-11T15:18:00.000-04:002006-08-11T15:18:00.000-04:00Without such a system in-place, we may as well be ...Without such a system in-place, we may as well be yelling into a hole in the ground.<BR/><BR/>The guy I told you about, earlier, is good for doing the bare minimum, if that... and even then, it's done with the attitude that you've somehow done him a disservice just by asking.<BR/><BR/>Of course, those in the right positions see nothing but teeth and gums, from him, but it's all flash and no substance. Anyone who bothers to pay enough attention can easily see that he's pure-t donkey niche.Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305755944694741335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-1155320196405340262006-08-11T14:16:00.000-04:002006-08-11T14:16:00.000-04:00Workplace support system? Is that some kind of fo...Workplace support system? Is that some kind of foreign language?<BR/><BR/>I've worked in the corporate world my entire adult life and I have yet to find a workplace support system. <BR/><BR/>When I was young and fiesty I would be very vocal about my concerns. Or in one extreme case I packed up my desk at lunch and walked out the door. Now that I have a mortgage and two kids I'm not so quick to walk. I'll make my concerns known once to the person who can do something ... if nothing is done than I decide whether it's in my best interest to suffer in silence or to bounce.chelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468273174800571759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-1155317662447455012006-08-11T13:34:00.000-04:002006-08-11T13:34:00.000-04:00re: "But what do you do when the suits have no int...re: <B>"But what do you do when the suits have no intention of attempting to comply with your request to look into it, or keep an eye on it. What then?"</B><BR/><BR/>To be honest, the way I've adapted to this reality is by co-opting their speech patterns and language (short of the point of loss-of-self) AND becoming much more selective about the battles I choose to fight.<BR/><BR/>When I fight a battle, I do what I can to retain a serene exterior (despite whatever may be going on in my head or heart).<BR/><BR/>More than anything, I'm learning to let the lower-level stuff sliiiide off my back a bit more easily. In some ways, it's probably good for me, but in other ways, it just feels like I'm punk'g out.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, though, there's nothing good about fighting the good fight.<BR/><BR/>(I died a lil bit, inside, while typing that last line.)<BR/><BR/>It all comes down to one's workplace support system (and cya-ability).Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305755944694741335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-1155315944486736702006-08-11T13:05:00.000-04:002006-08-11T13:05:00.000-04:00Geez West. This post hits TOO damn close to home. ...Geez West. This post hits TOO damn close to home. I went through something very similar to this during my Creative Services job at Ernst & Young from the early to mid-90's man. Its much too long to get into, but that last line about those being brave enough (which I think I am) to stand up against the establishment, especially when they present their case in a very professional manner should do so with aid from the suits. But what do you do when the suits have no intention of attempting to comply with your request to look into it, or keep an eye on it. What then? That's tragic because no one, should have to work in such a hostile environment. Good post brah.Luke Cagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129670058219925738noreply@blogger.com