Office Humor (sort of)

[greyhoundmom]

So, I look at my co-worker today and say, "Would they know how to feed themselves and use the bathroom without us?" She replies, "Only if they'd open their mouths and pull down their pants!"

We have 6 high maintenance people in our office and today was really trying. I applaud women who are either their own bosses or can actually do their jobs and make decisions without complicated ka-ka involved. I have four more years dealing with the above and I just want to escape.

[PA Girl]

I worked at a bank for a number of years and one of the guys in the office was a real piece of work. His temper was out of control but in a "make himself look foolish way" instead of a scary way. He also had a touch of OCD combined with ADD o his antics could be hysterical and frustrating at the same time.

I always had, and still do, a job that is male-dominated. My friends tell me a female dominated workplace is worse but oh, the stories I could tell from working with just guys!

I worked with one man who, to hear him talk, ruled the roast, a real cock of the walk. Then I had the opportunity to be around him and his wife and saw who really wore that pants in that relationship!

I work with my husband now and our office manager is a woman. She know how to keep two strong-minded men and 15 constructions workers in line. I stay out of her way and let her do her magic.

[stjdeb]

I have spent the last 27 years working with mostly men in the construction industry! It does take a while to master, but if handled with supreme intelligence and a very good dose of humor, all will keep moving along nicely. Just remember the following rules:

1 screaming, yelling, cursing and name calling rarely have anything to do with me.
So ignore it.

2 I will prioritize my own work. An oversight on your part does not always translate to an emergency for me.

3 There are only two emotions in our industry - anger and rage. All else will be translated as rubbish by all coworkers and superiors. So if you have point to make, say it loudly along with cursing and people will listen. They are really not so different than my beloved spouse.

4 A strange person appearing on a time sheet with the name of Ray Newman should never be issued a paycheck without further investigation. Turns out it was actually Ray the "new man". Operating with superior intelligence is not always difficult.

It's a tough breed of women that can handle this atmosphere, I know. But, I have met some of best people, even when they were being mean and loud, very strong personalities that would bend over backwards to give a hand to anyone in need. Can't judge a book by its cover or even sometime the words, but in spirit yes. Of course, I've met some real characters too! But I wouldn't have it any other way, it's helped make me stronger and better person. And of course I can no longer work in an office with other women because I am insensitive, crude, and now, just one of the guys. Lol!

[Florida Girl]

"Ray Newman" - LMAO!!!!!