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September 07, 2004
Friend in need, need not be a friend at all!
We were 11 girls and 5 boys, and our seniors called us ‘SWEET 16’. No, we weren’t performing one of Osho’s forbidden therapies, but were doing our Masters in Mass Communication and journalism from PSG college of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Who said politics happen only in corporate office? It happens wherever people want to prove their power - it could be to prove their power of designation or it could be to prove their power of gender.
We had a funny reason for the girls to play politics in our class. The reason was quite childish…they just wanted to prove how many GUYS they can get on their team. And mind you we were only 5 guys – and we had a rocking time, I should say! Our prof wasn’t happy about what was happening, and unlike everyday, this time he came out with a sensible statement. He said – College is the last place you will find FRIENDS, so don’t waste your time on petty things! I ignored what he said, until I realized it myself very recently.
Once you enter the arena of work culture, the people you meet are – your colleagues, your peers, your superiors and your bosses, and rarely would you find a real friend. They will wish you a good morning, they will have lunch with you, they will greet you on your birthday, they will enquire about your family, and finally will bitch about you to your boss behind your back – that will screw your happiness for rest of your life.
I had a friend who used to pray to god that…save me from my friends, for I know what my enemies are up to.
There are few important things you need to know to avoid becoming a fool in the corporate world…
*Never trust anyone completely
*Avoid talking to people who don’t look into your eyes
*Don’t waste time with people from whom you cannot expect any thing
*Don’t indulge in office gossip
*Don’t trust SOMEONE who seems to be good to everyone
Remember you are here for a business relationship and your only aim is to make money and build rapport. Of course you can talk with everyone, spread positive energy, and have a gala time - but think twice before going for a friendship deal…who knows he/she might become your boss some day!
Posted by Kenni at September 7, 2004 06:44 AM