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Politics in General |
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01/14/2000 |
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I understand the principle of office politics, however, I try to stay away from it for years. Somehow, I don't think I can avoid the kind of politics going on and around the office regardless how much I like my job and how good at my work. Is there any way to practically learn these things? Please share advice. |
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Politics exists not only in the work place but everywhere because it's all about relationships with people and the pecking order within an organization. I've seen it in school, on ball teams I've played on, in family, in the work place, in neighborhood organizations, and in an endless stream of business & social settings. It's a sad fact of life. Some claim they ignore politics but still work the system anyway. Some just say they just try to rise above it. Everyone complains about it except those at the top of the food chain, every notice that? Look's like the biggest recipients of it aren't bothered by politics.
The sad fact is that politics, like the weather, is something to complain about but you can't change it. As for me, I'm a product of the late 60's who tried the corporate world and quickly became disillusioned by politics, greed, lack of social conscience, "IN YOUR FACE" style managers, and the pecking order with it's associated maniacal battle to the top. Having dropped out in the 60's I dropped out in the 90's and became a contractor. It has its difficult moments and is NOT glamorous but I have more control over my destiny. I don't have to live my life feeling like a pimp or a pawn. But guess what? I still have to put up with a certain degree of politics.
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