Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Office Romance Nuances.........

In this day and age, most people spend as much time at work with their colleagues as they do outside of work socialising with friends. Because of this, many individuals turn to the workplace to find romance. This phenomenon is no surprise. Now, it’s almost acceptable! But don’t get bogged down if the romance is about to fizzle. Here’s how you could deal with the tough situation with dignity and grace. DO keep your relationship out of the office. Hopefully, you will have already set ground rules about what is appropriate inside the walls of your company. This means you and your partner have steered clear of public displays of affection throughout your relationship. Apply this same rule if you breakup. Don’t discuss about your failed relationship. Any display of emotional discourse between the two of you will only make you look unprofessional - and will be certain to set off the gossip mill of the company.

DON’T get nasty or resort to name calling or bad mouthing. In most breakups, one of the perks is being able to say nasty things about your ex to your friends. In a situation where the two of you share friends and colleagues, however, the rules change. The last thing your company needs is a he said, she said war going on in the office, so bite your tongue and save your criticisms for your friends outside of work. DO remember that your job is your first priority. One reason so many company executives and human resources employees shudder at the thought of interoffice relationships is the effect they have on company productivity. Breaking up does lead to an emotional upheaval, but don’t let it keep you from doing your work.

Everyone has to face a difficult personal situation and still go on with life - how you handle yours will show others how committed you are to your career and your company’s success. DON’T be harsh in the office - The tricky thing about dating a co-worker is the fact that after a breakup, you still have to see him or her during the workday. This makes office romance breakups even more difficult than others. As painful as it may be to run into your ex at the coffee machine or sit across from him or her at a monthly staff meeting, try to put your personal feelings aside and handle yourself with dignity and professionalism. DO keep your emotions to yourself. Emotions run high during breakups, but you will fare much better in the long run if you keep a lid on them in the office. DON’T play teenager relationship games. These have no place in any adult relationship, much less in the office. Most people can see right through these displays and will think less of you as a professional if you indulge in them. DO think twice about jumping into another office romance.

While office romances don’t always end up in the gutter, there are a wide range of complications that these relationships entail. Chances are you will save yourself a great deal of complications in the long run!

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Provoked

Oh Yes I was.....Big Time......
And I had a very good reason for it...I wonder why he did wat he did- that is stare unabashedly at my twin assets...The bloke had come for a interview with Microsoft....For a minute I thought I was mistaken.....But of course I realized the guy was upto no good....
The interview lasted for exactly 7 mins- my shortest yet.
I got a vicious pleasure writing the Regret e-mail- sugarcoating it appropriately - telling him how we don't have a place for him.I wish I could have told him - "we need people with stronger moral fibre dude".

A passing thought came to my mind- what would have the situation been had I been interviewed by him- well I guess i would have had more freedom to slap him.

I take pride in the fact that I am a woman- Independent, Smart and Brave-I don't need a man to protect me, buy me diamonds or a house or a car- I can do that myself.
I need a man to be friends with me, to be a soulmate , to be a companion...nothing more- nothing less.I can be your Best Friend- and your Worst Enemy too-And I am a prototype -of everyone of my type...
The smile on my face is not a sign of weakness-its our strength....

Don't even try to tamper with my dignity- the last time a person tried that- a colleague- he was out of his job in less than two hours......
And that is just a mild repurcussion.......

Sunday, April 22, 2007

10 reasons why I love Peeps

Of course he is not going to like this at all- since when have I cared about his threats anyways:)

1. He is my best buddy and yet the wierdest

2. When I tell him I have broken off with my boyfriend and need his shoulder to cry on - his response his "do u think a pink shirt goes well with white trousers?"

3. He calls me in the middle of the night to ask me how much does a xbox 360 cost and how much of discount would I be able to get him-(Bill Gates loves u dude:)

4. He cant keep a secret to save his life- he tells me his and then later wonders how did I know that- he tells mine to the entire world- and then comes and tells me- this is wat the others r telling about u

5.Elephants r more sensitive( am not sure elephants like the comparison)- u have to actually tell him- boss I took offence at wat u said to make him understand

6. Doesnt know or stand ceremonies or formalities - his idea of inviting u is to say- wat time does ur flight land @ bombay:)

7. Ask him - do u think i am fat- response- "not at all"- I smile and feel happy- next sentence " that is to say- am keeping adnan sami as a benchmark".........

8.Loves to Hate bongs:)

9. Blunt to the core- Ask him why he didnt reply to ur mail- pat comes the reply- ur mail goes to the junk folder and i check tht one last

10. Last but most imp-despite everything- he is happier than you when u say- u have won a award at office and the smile on his face is genuine-24karats gold:)