Unless you’re a reality TV star,
unnecessary drama
shouldn’t be part
of your professional life.
Some people will try
to involve you in drama.
(this seems to be
a female only problem)
They might spread sh*t
about you,
might try to get you involved
in their little spats,
put you on on this or that team.
My answer when I’m asked
to get involved
or for ‘my opinion’?
I don’t have time.
I have work to do.
If I’m told about someone
spreading sh*t about me
and am forced to respond,
I ask how they find the time.
There are so many exciting projects
happening in the company.
How do they find time
to participate in those
AND talk about others?
(This does two things
– it shames the person
into stopping the gossip
and the person either
gets more work
or gets laid off
because clearly she’s doing nothing)
If I find myself
getting involved,
I know I’m not busy enough
and I SHOULD BE.
Because we only have so many hours
on this Earth
and we should use them wisely.
Getting involved
in other people’s business
or unnecessary drama is a sign.
You should be doing more.
DO that more.