I was once told to rewrite a memo because I was told it was too harsh. Of course, I was stunned. It was simply matter-of-fact and it just listed what the company was gong to do under certain circumstances.
We all like those reality shows, but we do not like reality. There are two kinds of people - realists and all the rest.
A realist knows that there are bad hair days and is not afraid to say it does not look that good, but it looked great yesterday and maybe tomorrow will be better, maybe not.
The realist knows that sometimes days just suck and people are sometimes cranky and you do not need to smile all the time.
All of the rest are composed of butt-heads, the unbearably chipper (I swear they do not have clue), lunatics and those that simply really do not give two hoots.
The butt-heads are either in charge of something or want to be someone in charge and they only succeed at showing people how little they know about everything. If you do have the misfortune to work for one, you will notice their self-absorbed attitude and that they truly believe that whatever they say should be enshrined in a hermetically sealed container for posterity. They have a great deal of difficulty around those that are truly more intelligent and that means they have problems around a majority of people. They believe that all people should fit into the same mold and there is little room for self expression from anyone but themselves. If they were alone on the island, they would be the first to be voted off.
The unbearably chipper are really not that happy. They put on a happy face because they know the butt-head expects it. They try to get everyone else to do the same and become embarrassed because they are unable to enforce the chipper code (smile and the whole world smiles with you). Their insecurity shines through their inability to stand for anything. If they were alone on the island they would last until about 1/2 way because they know how to suck up to the one in charge.
Did you notice that I said these people were alone on the island? Who wants to be trapped on an island with these people?
The lunatics are those who do an exceptional job and are crazy enough that no one is sure that they should vote against them. They will generally last until the last couple of rounds. People like lunatics if only for the humor. They are fun to watch and if management plays them right, they might just self-destruct.
Those that do not give a hoot, really do not care if they last or not and usually end up winning. If they don't win, it doesn't matter because they didn't care in the first place.
Work would have been a much better place to be if we could have voted some of them off the island.
Good morning Northernwhim-
ReplyDeleteAn interesting post. It reminds me of a temperament test I took. I tend to be more of a realist, which category, or categories do you fit in?
I may not agree with the names of each group, but I do think you have a pretty good handle on the descriptions.
Have a good hair day. :)
It's always a good hair day - no matter what it looks like.
ReplyDeleteI have taken several IQ/Temperament type tests over the years. I have found that categorization depends upon the mood you are in when you take the "tests". Test results are also subject to the mood of the evaluator and if computerized can be subject to the mood of the programmer.
I am a realist. My view of life is prepare for the worst, hope for the best. If the best happens you will always be pleasantly surprised. If the worst does happens (as sometimes does) you are somewhat prepared.
May your family be abundantly Blessed.
Funny.I kinda figured you were;anyway thanks for your kind ending remark. Your picture looks like (take charge and get things done).I shared your post with my wife this morning and she found it interesting as well.
ReplyDeleteAnd Blessings to you and your loved one(s) as well.