This is the first post in a series that I call ‘The Work Game’. I will compare corporate employment to a board game, but on a sociological level. Please enjoy.
A game need players and this one is no exception. The difference is that not all players are equal in pay, influence or respect. The players of the game are: you, co-workers, your boss, boss man (or woman). To set-up our game, we will describe the players. I am purposefully omitting you, because most people can figure out where they fit.
Co-workers
- Work in your department or their job is connected to yours. An example: At McDonalds. The cooks in the back affect the job of the cash register when customers do not receive their food. They become impatient and sometimes mean to the cashier.
Influencers
- Do not work in your department, but comments made (good or bad) alter the way your boss or boss man treats you.
- Many times these are the nosy people that should mind their own business
Your boss
- Tells you what to do
- Oversees time-off requests, evaluations and raises
- Might not have any real power except over you (Be careful a power trip may ensue and they could be intimidated by you)
Boss man (or woman)
- Possess real authority, 'person to impress'
- Gets things done
- Often very, busy (not a paper shuffler)
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