Bob hates me
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Bob hates me. I've only worked at IBB for a little over a week, but I'm convinced that Bob can't stand me. It was subtle at first, how the hate manifested itself. I'd get civil treatment in the morning, but in the afternoon, it would just get progressively worse. Denied requests and long waits for what should be routine favours; all of it is getting steadily worse.
And it's not like I can avoid him: I need Bob for every little thing I do. I need to go through him to get all my information. And he hates me!
Lately, the hate's started to spill over to other people. Bob seemingly can't get along with anyone. I wonder how he got to have such a central role in our small firm. After all, you'd think that a small firm would have enough flexibility built-in to deal with such problems quickly and efficiently. Or maybe not. Maybe the fact that we're so small means that there's no time to waste. That however inadequate Bob is to our purposes, he's the only router we have, and we have to deal with it.
Yes, Bob is a Linksys wireless internet router. Didn't I mention that before?
And it's not like I can avoid him: I need Bob for every little thing I do. I need to go through him to get all my information. And he hates me!
Lately, the hate's started to spill over to other people. Bob seemingly can't get along with anyone. I wonder how he got to have such a central role in our small firm. After all, you'd think that a small firm would have enough flexibility built-in to deal with such problems quickly and efficiently. Or maybe not. Maybe the fact that we're so small means that there's no time to waste. That however inadequate Bob is to our purposes, he's the only router we have, and we have to deal with it.
Yes, Bob is a Linksys wireless internet router. Didn't I mention that before?
posted by Nic at 10:57 AM
3 Comments:
What I'm about to write probably won't make your relationship with "Bob who hates you" any better... However, I hope you can find some comfort in knowing we all work with a "Bob" who hates us!!! It seems to be a requirement for companies big or small... Go figure?... Maybe it's just to keep us on our toes - they don't want us to get TOO comfortable with the company?... Who knows? All I have to say is if you win them over... You will probably get a promotion!!!
The first person didn't read the entry - OR - they believe that conquering technology has some impact on your advancement. Either way - be smarter than the machinery around you.
-Evan Williams
Actually - I DIDN'T post this to the wrong entry. Attention to detail Picard.
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