Today's Things That Must Go

Whereas I started a new job last week, I've got some related items that must go

 

1). Office speak--I didn't realize before, but now that I am at a larger corporation, I hear stupid phrases all of the time. Sayings like, "We need to circle the wagons," "There's no I in team," "Synergize," and the most annoying, that I have heard about thirty times in this week "At the end of the day..." I hate them all, but that one in particular irritates me. It's like they're trying to teach a lesson. Let's just speak normally, and not give the motivational talks. C'mon, when people talk like that, I feel like I am being treated like a child, but maybe that's just me.

2). Show-offs in training classes--There was this guy in orientation who would ask questions, knowing the answer he was going to hear, seemingly only to hear himself talk, and to impress the others with his vast knowledge of corporate mumbo-jumbo. This man must go. He's nice enough, but that behavior is un-acceptable.

3). Training videos--They're not interesting. They put you to sleep. Worst of all are the ones about sexual harassment, especially when they try to be overly dramatic. I can't imagine that anyone at a decent-sized corporation, who has made it through the screening process for the job would not have an understanding of what harassment is. And if they didn't, I would imagine that a simple video isn't going to change their behavior. I'm sure it's a CYA move that every company (actually my previous company never did, come to think of it) does to limit their liability, but for me, I don't think that I'll be harassing anyone any time soon. And that has nothing to do with the stupid video I watched, and the un-believable cast of characters who starred in it.

4). Cubicles--I miss my old office. I moved from a 11' x 13' window office (newly renovated) to a 48-square-foot box with ugly fabric on the walls. There's no room for my Van Gogh print on the wall, no bookcase, no potted plant. Instead, I am relacated to a cage, much like a creature at the zoo. However, I won't complain too much, cause now I make more, I have a commute that is half as long and an opportunity to learn things that may lead to a real career. But the cubicle is not a fun stop on that career path.

5). Leaving lunch at home--Yup I packed it all up (breakfast and lunch today) and realized, half way to the office that I had left it on the table at home. Boo!! It wasn't worth my time to turn aroung and get it. It will just mean that I'll have to go out, which I didn't want to do today. Anyway, that's that.