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Stupid Shit in the Workplace--Liars 0000-00-00 00:00:00 You know them. They're also known as backstabbers. They take a normal conversation, exaggerate it with their own stupid shit, turn it into outright lies, then spread it to their waiting brood. The brood then turns on the poor, blind-sided coworker, banishing them into the land of stupid shit.
These are the most evil types of coworkers. Everyone's been burned by one at some point. It's these types of people that make the workplace such a stressful place for so many. They usually have a large following, only because no one wants to cross them for fear of repercussions. They always appear very knowledgable, even bordering on ass-kissing, and thrive on being the center of attention. But don't cross them--they'll lie, cheat, and steal you into the realm of the dweebs in no time.
How to deal with the liar? Expose them. I'm serious. Just make sure you have proof backing you. Then make sure that proof is available to others. And get ready for the fallout. Before long, Read more:Stupid
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Stupid Shit in the Workplace 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Stupid Shit. Now there's a phrase that has many meanings. One can utter this phrase to describe the utterly stupid items we purchase when convinced we need them. Items including Easy Mac in the little prepackaged bowls, discount healthplans (when the same or better discounts are available free of charge), anything the government wants, gourmet dog treats, etc., etc. I could go on for hours.
Stupid Shit also describes the really stupid arguments you have with your husband, the crap with which you deal at work, in your neighborhood, in your family. Today, I'd like to briefly discuss the stupid shit taking place in the workplace. Many of you already know I work from home to supplement my starving writer's wage and even I must deal with stupid shit from time to time.
My least favorite type of coworker, and the king or queen of stupid shit, is the ass-kisser. They thrive on the ability to change any form of stupid shit in the workplace into an opportunity to kiss the asses of Read more:Stupid
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Ode to Dr. Will 0000-00-00 00:00:00 If you haven't been watching Big Brother All Stars this season, you've missed a great show. Dr. Will, the winner of Season 2, joined the All-Stars this season and almost made it to the end again. Some people are so stupid where he's concerned; he manipulates, lies, whines--whatever he needs to do to get what he wants. To top it all, he looks like Orlando Bloom, yes Orlando Bloom. How can you not enjoy watching him? Anyway, I had every intention today to talk about Katie Couric's royal bombing of the evening news last night but decided to chop that out when my Dr. got the axe. I'll be crying for a week at least!
Orlando Will--see the resemblance?
I must admit, however, that Erica pulled off the most cunning Big Brother move ever. She convinced Janelle (slut, bitch, whatever--from Season 6) to axe poor Will after she won the Power of Veto this week. Will and Boogie, in
Socially Acceptable Behavior 0000-00-00 00:00:00 If you haven't figured it out yet, the Estrogen family is a bit on the dimented side. We take everyday life and "kick it up a notch" to avoid getting bored. We're the type of family that will sneak a fart machine into Chefboy's pocket on the way to Walmart, wait until we're in the middle of a crowded aisle, then hit the little "fart" button. Lots of fun there. When I'm shopping alone with my man, I rarely leave a store without doing something to him. For example, I might make the following or similar statement: "Honey, don't forget your Preparation H. I'd hate for you to leave without it."
Estrogen Jr's been taking part in our craziness since she was about two. Her favorite prank at that time was to wait until Daddy went into the backyard and lock all the doors. Then she'd run and hide. If Chefboy was lucky, I'd be within earshot so I could let him in. If not, he'd be climbing the fence to go around front--that's if Estrogen Jr. didn't lock up the front as well. What ca Read more:Socially
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Stupid Shit in the Workplace--The Sore Losers 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Oh yes. The sore losers--these are the folks passed by for promotion. They blame their problems on absolutely everyone but themselves. They usually have a very high opinion of themselves and can't understand how and why anyone would receive a promotion before them. These workers can get rather evil themselves, lashing out at whoever did receive the promotion. And heaven forbid, the company hires an outsider for the job. This poor employee gets sucked into stupid shit before he or she ever realizes it.
How to deal with sore losers? Unfortunately, I don't have a really good answer for this. What I will say is if you're hired for an upper level position as an outsider, the first thing you should do is find out who, from within the company, was rejected. Then try working with them one on one. Sometimes this works. If you're dealing with a very immature individual, however, things could get very ugly very fast. Hopefully, this person already has such a poor reputation tha Read more:Stupid
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Stupid Shit in the Workplace--The Whiners 0000-00-00 00:00:00 "Why can't I come out to lunch with you? Does our boss hate me? It's the Christmas Party's fault that I got a dwi on my way home from the party. Everybody hates me. Why can't I get the hours I want--my life is more important than yours." The whiners. The most annoying coworkers on the face of the earth. They thrive on letting everyone know every little piece of stupid shit in their lives. They're harmless really--just annoying as hell. The whiners expect that everyone should not only know about their problems, but pity them as well. This is another group of workers, like sore losers, that take zero responsibility for anything in their lives or on their jobs. They also drag down everyone's morale without even knowing it.
How to deal with the whiners? A friend would hear them out and send them on their way. But is this appropriate in the workplace? I don't think so. I really think this is an issue that must be dealt with by upper management when you're in a closed o Read more:Stupid
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Men's Revenge 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The finale for Stupid Shit in the Workplace is on it's way gang. In the meantime, I thought I'd share an email I received from a friend yesterday. I suppose it's only fitting that I give the men in our lives a chance to defend themselves every now and then. So have some fun with this and we'll be back in the midst of Stupid Shit tomorrow.
One up for the men
Men Are Just Happier People-- What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can be President. You can never be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park. Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal. You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress $5000. Tu Read more:Revenge
9/11 Five Year Anniversary Tribute 0000-00-00 00:00:00 I'm taking a short break today from our Stupid Shit in the Workplace Series to honor and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. It's been five years since this tragedy and a wonderful time to pay tribute to our fallen citizens.
Last night I watched CBS's report on all those who remain sick even five years after the disaster; firefighters, police officers, bystanders, government officials, etc. Living in the Midwest I didn't realize how many people continue dealing with the physical effects of the attack on the World Trade Center. It just reinterrates our need to stop this type of attack from ever happening again.
Please take a moment today to remember the events as they took place on 9/11. Put aside your feelings, for a short time, about the war, the government, the liberals, the republicans, etc. And remember those who died and those effected by those deaths on a personal level.
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Stupid Shit in the workplace--Neutrals and Phonies 0000-00-00 00:00:00 I had every intention of speaking about the neutrals today but I've come to a decision--they're waaaaaaay too boring. A Neutral in the workplace hears everyone's stupid shit but stays out of everything without chosing sides. Entirely too boring for this discussion. So we'll move on.
Instead, let's discuss the Phonies. You know them. These are the coworkers whose lives are perfect, their kids are perfect, and they have more money than Bill Gates. In their own mind anyway. This is another type of employee I really feel sorry for--even though they tick me off to no end. These are the folks that are stuck in the high school popularity mode, unfortunately, because that's all they have to grasp onto. They talk behind everyone's backs, choose which coworkers are "worthy" to interact with, and form their little cliques. If you aren't in their little crew, they deem you, your family, and your friends as outcasts. And you're tossed into the Land of Stupid
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Stupid Shit in the Workplace--The Finale 0000-00-00 00:00:00 I've pondered quite extensively about how to end our Stupid
Shit in the Workplace
Series. This series, like an old friend, is difficult to let go. But let go we will-----with the Estrogen Flair that you're used to reading...........
Let me tell you about a day in the life of Ms. Kissawhine SoreAss. Kissawhine works an 8-5 office job with ten other coworkers. She's a pretty woman with curly chestnut hair that falls lightly around her shoulders. She lives in a suburban neighborhood with her husband and their three children. She and her family wear top-of-the-line clothing and she purchases a new car every other year. She's happy on the outside-- though her heart is screaming and her finances wane. Appearance is everything to Kissawhine, regardless of the effect on her family life. Her children are perfect, never making mistakes--a point she stresses to everyone in which she speaks. Her children, in reality, are spoiled little monsters--mean to other children, but included in the "c Read more:Finale
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