Dear So and So

[Velobambina]

Dear Boss---I don't know why you tried to bully me into attending the Office holiday party. You know I'm trying to study for an incredibly difficult certification exam that I likely won't pass (along with every one else taking it). I'm not sure why you told me that my career panel would hold my non-attendance at this and other social events against me when doing my yearly evaluation. Ddon't you realize I could file a grievance for trying to force me into this and other social activites that COST money and are supposedly voluntary? Diversity means respecting ALL differences, iincluding those of us who are introverts who come to work to do a job, not get into the office social scene? Why don't you listen when I told you that I want to make a good professional reputation based on hard work/expertise/dedication to mission rather than "managing up?" I'm on a rotation, after all, and now, I definitely will either find another assignment or return to my "home" office.

Stop bullying. I have a lot more mgt and supervisory experience than you, and believe me, listening & respecting differences is the way to motivate your team.

[Zen]

Dear Work Goddesses and Gods,

You Suck

[bmccasland]

I know that this will be a wee bit selfish on my part but . . . it's been a few too many years since I've had a date, much less a new year's eve date. Do you think that, with all the men in the world, you could direct one -- just one man to my doorstep?

And since I'm asking, it should be a man who is happy, content in his life's role, an equal partner in many ways, has an adventureous spirit, is loving and caring and of course, he needs to be tall and handsome . . .

I'll be waiting

You and me both! I would love to NEED to buy a nice dress for a New Year's date.