I am a professional people pleaser at work, well to be totally honest…in life. I just got a call today that I was accepted for a new job that I applied for [YAY –good news] and the HR person said she is so happy for me and she knows I will be a fantastic addition to this new department. She also warned me that I was too nice and I will need to eventually hand off my current job, she fears they will still call and ask me for things and that I am too nice and will not say “no”(she knows me well and she is right). Some days my image would be shattered if they knew what I was really thinking, but would never say.“Thank you for calling, can I help you?”
Really means: What the heck do you want?
“No I’m not busy”
Really means: Yes I am busy what do you think I am doing, reading blogs or something?
“Wow nice tie”
Really means: I have a review next month, or I need a favor.
“That a great idea”
Really means: That is a great idea…unless it involves me doing more work to implement the idea, if that is the case it means it is a bad idea
“I can do that for you”
Really means: why can’t you manage your time better so I don’t have to do everything for you?”
“Sure I can show you how to do that again”
Really means: how many times do I have to show you how to do this? Do you really have the memory of a goldfish and the little plastic castle is a surprise every time?
“Just a sec, I will put the toner in your printer for you”
Really means: Is it really that hard for you to grasp the concept of changing a printer cartridge? Or is it you just don’t want to get your pretty little man hands dirty?
“Sure I will deliver this package on my way home”
Really means: I am not wearing any brown, why are you confusing me with UPS?
I guess I sorta of feel guilty for thinking such things, and I should probably change my wicked ways. I will put that on my “Things To Do” list for tomorrow.
“I will put that on my Things To Do list for tomorrow”
Really means: Ha! Tomorrow never comes.
Sure you're not reading blogs at work. Nice try, but I don't believe that. Congrats on the new position.
ReplyDeleteYou're not reading blogs, you're working on your comprehension and writing skills. I've learned so many new words since I started blogging.
ReplyDelete;-)
I think we all do that to a certain extent, at least I do!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new job! Too bad in business honesty is not valued very highly. Or I would have told my coworker she's an idiot whose value barely extends beyond filling her chair a loooong time ago..
ReplyDeleteha ha..that was good
ReplyDeleteI had a similar post..with the conversation with a callcenter person for my Mobile phone service provider..
cool.
DM - Honestly, "The Man is watching e-mail and internet at work so i dont do much surfing, and i dont have time, that is why i a donthave much time to read blogs and comment. Thanks for the congrats, I am certain it will be a positive change for me.
ReplyDeleteReforming - True when i do read blogs the are like a muse or spring board for ideas of my own, or give me something to strive for there are some amazing writers out there.
Liz - Thanks so much, yes the world is kind corrupt like that...so sorry to hear about the co-worker, but that leaves you picking up the slack...that is what happens here anyway
AFM - Glad I am not alone on this one, sometimes my attitude is far from positive...at work I just try not to let anyone know it.
Sorcerer - Cool i will swing by your blog this weekend and look for it, i have only had the time to read your current posts.
To All - Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. it means so much to me that you take the time out of your busy schedules to read and comment ...and that REALLY MEANS: just that!
/big smiles
Siren
i like that picture.
ReplyDeleteYes... i like it very much.
Never say you're not busy at work... NEVER!!!
you could say you're slightly constipated with a need for privacy.. but NEVER say you're not busy.
hooray! on your new job. if you need to practice gettin tough you can start on us commenting types. here, i will get you started:
ReplyDeletesiren, i want a snak i really want a snak i just have to have a snak right now, right now. c'mon siren- snak, now.
Ha, if they only knew. Sometimes at work I pull muscles trying to restrain myself from kicking people in the face over issues such as changing the ink cartridge.
ReplyDeleteWow, I have so much hatred and didn't realize...
Congratulations on the new position. Can't wait to hear new stories. :)
Orion - Thanks!!! and i will make a note of that might come in handy at the new job.
ReplyDeleteNooter - thank you! and yes you can totally have a snak now and one for later.
Random - So funny, maybe you should stock up on Flex-All. However I am not sure if i truely dont like the people or if i am just pissy due to a lack of sex.
Siren:
ReplyDeleteI think you should write a lecture series on the subject
"How to deal with work dipshits, and make them feel needed"
I'd go, if only to laugh at the stuff other folks have to deal with!
Grats on the promotion!
Yes, congrats on the promotion, Siren. Have to agree with the last one. My Things To Do list is ever expanding.
ReplyDeleteno no no siren, when i get demandy and start insisting you do something for me right now youre supposed to say 'no, ive already helped you today.'
ReplyDeletelets try it again: siren, give me a snak now.
Unfinished - Thank you so much I am excited to start the new position no more traveling between 2 offices
ReplyDeleteNooter - No Nooter!
...but look at that, i accidently dropped a snak right over there... =D
Congrats on the new job. Hopefully your UPS duties will now become null and void.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new job!
ReplyDeleteI also think that you're far from evil. Even what you really wanted to say was fairly nice all things considered. ;)