Observations on Corporate Office Life

Corporate office life has a curious dynamic. It allows individuals to fight for appearances in their work environment. The consequences of such superficial endeavors is a continual perpetuation of the false external self. This is the self that smiles when something is wrong. This is the self that attempts to deflect blame onto another. This is the self that will openly downplay culpability in failed or poorly performing projects. There is usually collateral damage which could at a minimum perpetuate a false impression and at worst can cause someone to lose their job. The behavior of people working in such an environment is continuously bolstered by the punitive actions of the company when an individual is found lacking in their responsibilities. These people, especially in poor economic times have a real fear of being fired for their incompetence. So, the destructive behavior continues, leaving fractured lives in its wake.