Here’s something I found on the Internet. It’s a stark reminder that the workplace can be like a playground. Don’t forget kids… telling tales is not a quality that you can put on your C.V.!
When you take a long time, you’re slow. When your colleague takes a long time, they are being thorough.
When you don’t do it, you’re lazy. When your colleague doesn’t do it, they are too busy.
When you make a mistake, you’re an idiot. When your colleague makes a mistake, they are only human.
When doing something without being told, you’re overstepping your authority. When your colleague does the same thing, that’s initiative.
When you take a stand, you’re being pig-headed. When your colleague does it, they are being firm.
When you overlooked a rule of etiquette, you’re being rude. When your colleague skips a few rules, they are being original.
When you please your boss, you’re arse-creeping. When your colleagues please the boss, they are being co-operative.
When you’re out of the office, you’re wandering around. When your colleague is out of the office, they are on business.
When you’re on a day off sick, you’re always sick. When your colleague has a day off sick, they must be very ill.
When you apply for leave, you must be going for an interview. When your colleague applies for leave, it’s because they deserve the break.
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