2006-12-17 09:48:26 · 8 answers · asked by jenny 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I'm guessing you mean 'office politics' - the answer to that depends on just how intense and difficult the politics are - also who the personalities are involved and the degree of power they have - especially over you.
I have always found it best to stay away from office politics - as far as possible - most of the time, controversies blow oever. Until the next one, of course. However, in places where there are permanent 'political huddles' life can be difficult for the person who doesn't want to get involved - somehow or other, someone in the huddle manages to manipulate you in, or you get the name of being 'one of them' just because you refuse to take sides, or join in the sniping/assassinations. You can end up a kind of piggy in the middle, which is also, unfortunately, a political place to be, as some will say - on both sides - if you're not with us, you're against us.
Unless you are in an office by yourself, with no contact with anybody much, and not affected by the politking nonsense that goes on around you....no, i don't think it is possible to manage office politics. You can make it happier for yourself, though by keeping your distance,
Never, ever ,pass on anything to anybody, and never, ever tryi to be the smart one, the negotiator, or even the 'reasonable' one. You'll get sucked in if you try any of those strategies and be totally miserable as a result (if you're anything like me, that is).
But - maybe I'm way off the mark here...
2006-12-17 10:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by MissRemorse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you work in politics itself, I'd suggest that you avoid the topic at all costs. In case you haven't noticed, politics in this country has turned into the same thing as a sports rivalry... except more serious and vicious. Think Red Sox/Yankees... Alabama/Auburn... Michigan/Ohio State. People get really irrational and refuse to even consider the merits of the other side, even if they can be argued effectively. So avoid it.
2006-12-17 17:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by yodadoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work politics or US politics?
Work politics - most definitely.
US politics - no way. You need to be friends with the person meaning you see them outside of work anyway. No one at your work should ever guess your position on anything. Stay ambiguous. It is best.
2006-12-17 17:54:27 · answer #3 · answered by WJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand your question.
Politics at work is best managed by applying an old proverb:
"Hear All, See All and say Nothing"
Be extremely cautious in whom you confide so you can be accused of nothing "He said or She said You said" and be able to prove or dispute it.
Unless of course you like the politics at work.
2006-12-18 09:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by ian d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no problem managing both Tony AND George from work.
2006-12-17 17:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by KD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yah dont talk about it at work. Unless you know the person well and know they won't get offended. Some people can turn into vindictive little babies when you dont agree with them, so its best to just leave it alone at work.
2006-12-17 17:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
need more information - what politics? what work?
it's definately possible.
2006-12-17 17:50:47 · answer #7 · answered by aria 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like your job? probably best to leave them at home.
2006-12-17 17:50:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋