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The Boss has a decidedly different LOGIC---
TO AVOID UNNECESSARY STRESS, tell the boss:
Never give
me work in the morning. Always wait until 5:00 and then bring it to me. The challenge of a
deadline is refreshing.
If it's really
a "rush job," run in and interrupt me every 10 minutes to inquire how it's
going. That helps.
Always leave without
telling anyone where you're going. It gives me a chance to be creative when someone asks
where you are.
If my arms are full
of papers, boxes, books, or supplies, don't open the door for me. I need to learn how to
function as a paraplegic and opening doors is good training.
If you give me more
than one job to do, don't tell me which is the priority. Let me guess.
Do your best to keep
me late. I like the office and really have nowhere to go or anything to do.
If a job I do pleases
you, keep it a secret. Leaks like that could cost me a promotion.
If you don't like my
work, tell everyone. I like my name to be popular in conversation.
If you have special
instructions for a job, don't write them down. In fact, save them until the job is almost
done.
Never introduce me to
the people you're with. When you refer to them later, my shrewd deductions will identify
them.
Be nice to me only
when the job I'm doing for you could really change your life.
Tell me all your
little problems. No one else has any and it's nice to know someone is less fortunate.
Wait until my yearly
review and THEN tell me what my goals SHOULD have been. Give me a mediocre performance
rating with a cost of living increase. I'm not here for the money anyway.
To understand the subtle differences of thought processes,
DIFFERING VIEWS - YOU: & BOSS:
YOU: Listen to the wisdom of your body. Begin to freely admit the
stresses and pressures which have manifested physically, mentally, or emotionally.
BOSS: Work until the physical pain forces you into unconsciousness.
YOU: Don't do
everything alone! Develop or renew intimacies with friends and loved ones. Closeness not
only brings new insights, but also is anathema to agitation and depression.
BOSS: Shut your office door and lock it from the inside so no one will distract you.
They're just trying to hurt your productivity.
YOU: If your job,
your relationship, a situation, or a person is dragging you under, try to alter your
circumstance, or if necessary, leave.
BOSS: If you feel something is dragging you down, suppress these thoughts. This is a
weakness. Drink more coffee.
YOU: Pinpoint those
areas or aspects which summon up the most concentrated intensity and work toward
alleviating that pressure.
BOSS: Increase intensity. Maximum intensity = maximum productivity. If you find yourself
relaxed and with your mind wandering, you are probably having a detrimental effect on the
recovery rate.
YOU: If you routinely
take on other people's problems and responsibilities, learn to gracefully disengage. Try
to get some nurturing for yourself.
BOSS: Always attempt to do everything. You ARE responsible for it all. Perhaps you haven't
thoroughly read your job description.
YOU: You'll help
diminish intensity by speaking up for yourself. This means refusing additional requests or
demands on your time or emotions.
BOSS: Never say no to anything. It shows weakness, and lowers the research volume. Never
put off until tomorrow what you can do at midnight.
YOU: Learn to
delegate, not only at work, but also at home and with friends. In this case, detachment
means rescuing yourself for yourself.
BOSS: Delegating is a sign of weakness. If you want it done right, do it yourself (see
ABOVE).
YOU: Try to sort out
the meaningful values from the temporary and fleeting, the essential from the
nonessential. You'll conserve energy and time, and begin to feel more centered.
BOSS: Stop thinking about your own problems. This is selfish. If your values change, we
will make an announcement at the Corporation meeting. Until then, if someone calls you and
questions your priorities, tell them that you are unable to comment on this and give them
the number for Community and Government Relations. It will be taken care of.
YOU: Try to take life
in moderation. You only have so much energy available. Ascertain what is wanted and needed
in your life, then begin to balance work with love, pleasure, and relaxation.
BOSS: A balanced life is a myth perpetuated by liberal arts schools. Don't be a fool: the
only thing that matters is work and productivity.
YOU: Don't skip
meals, abuse yourself with rigid diets, disregard your need for sleep, or break the doctor
appointments. Take care of yourself nutritionally.
BOSS: Your body serves your mind, your mind serves the company. Push the mind and the body
will follow. Drink Mountain Dew.
YOU: Try to keep
superstitious worrying to a minimum - it changes nothing. You'll have a better grip on
your situation if you spend less time worrying and more time taking care of your real
needs.
BOSS: If you're not worrying about work, you must not be very committed to it. We'll find
someone who is.
YOU: Begin to bring
job and happy moments into your life. Very few people suffer burnout when they're having
fun.
BOSS: So, you think you work is funny? We'll discuss this with your director on Friday, at
7:00 P.M.!
Other subtle differences,
DIFFERING PERFORMANCES:
YOU: When you overlooked a rule of ettiquette, you're being rude.
BOSS: When your boss skips a few rules, he's being original.
YOU: When you please your boss, you're "brown-nosing".
BOSS: When your boss pleases his boss, he's being co-operative.
YOU: When you're out of the office, you're wandering around.
BOSS: When your boss is out of the office, he's on business.
YOU: When you're on a day off sick, you're always sick.
BOSS: When your boss is a day off sick, he must be very ill.
YOU: When you apply for leave, you must be going for an interview.
BOSS: When your boss applies for leave, it's because he's overworked.
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