Corporate blues

The work pressure is increasing exponentially. There have been a few issues over the past few days on account of petty politics, which left a bad taste in my mouth and has me thinking about these issues even at home. As though the pressure from GMAT is not sufficient to ruin whatever free time is left, the issues at work are getting under my skin

I happened to blast off a guy from another department because he did not do what was agreed upon. BTW, this guy is twice my age and 2 levels above me in terms of designation. Then my boss blasted him for the same reason yesterday. Though calm and composed from the outside, this guy, I’m sure, is looking at opportunities to pin me down. It seems like he has dedicated his full life to taking my pants down. As a result I have turned over cautious for the past few days and am trying to stay one step ahead of him

I DON’T LIKE POWERPLAYS. Partly because of my inherent nature and partly because of Mr.S, my previous boss. Mr.S shielded me from all the petty issues and even though I did get in to some issues, he would pull me out. It helps sometimes to have a strong boss. But at times, it’s not that helpful because it is very difficult to come out of his shadow and make your own mark, and you won’t learn the tips and tricks to move up the ladder. My present boss is quite a contrast. He is a very submissive chap. As a result, I have to create my own rules and write my own destiny. I still dislike politics and get very disillusioned if I find myself fending off my colleagues’ attempts at maligning me

There is so much energy that I want to use for something good and not for handling some fat ass’ cheap shots. I felt the same thing in my previous organisations also. I guess becoming an entrepreneur is the only way out. Or I’ll ask my new found friend at the gym to consider me for a role in movies. He’s just started shooting for his first movie

Adios,
Unplugged