January 14, 2005

To Do

Have I mentioned lately that I am in a turf war at work? I have? Can I mention is again? (Insert Silent Scream Here)

Corporate turf wars are very insanity-inducing complicated events. No rules. Intricate positioning. Highly frustrating.

It would be so nice and straightforward if (And I am only somewhat joking) someone would slap paintball targets on us and let the games begin.

Because I can take 'em on an even playing field. No, seriously. I am an evil bad witchy woman, let's draw paint guns at dawn. I'll take you down. Maybe you'll take me down, too - but then we'll both go down together.

And, as my cat as witness, I will be vindicated!

There are now two (yes, a-one and a-two) guys who think they are actually the ones in charge of my program. And the execs were going to have a meeting to decide the fate of us all and... and .. they invited the two guys but not me.

Dagdoubledangit and a bunch of cuss words in 3 other languages.

I managed to find out about it and diffuse the situation a bit and ultimately they all decided to cancel the meeting for now.

But it was a harbinger. A Groundhog in a corporate shadow. An omen.

I let things slip too much this fall while CD and I were waging our own battles. Did the minimum my job requires. And nature and corporations hate a vacuum. So now I need to earn back the job that was already mine to lose.

I am so angry with mysef I could kick something. But the last time I did that, I broke a toe.

This weekend, I need to get more than engaged. I need to kick butt and take names. I need to soak myself so deeply in what is going on that I have no blind spots left.

Yes, I screwed up, up, up. The Titanic is looking like a failed math quiz compared to the politics of my program right now. .

So here's my To-Do list for the 3-day weekend:

1) Work out
2) Manicure
3) Grocery Shopping
4) Hair cut
5) Mail Christmas Thank-you notes
6) Sledding with Bear
7) Finish 3rd chapter of my book
8) See new Dennis Quaid movie
9) Complete Snapfish Orders and Christmas Movie
10) Build fool-proof brilliant evil plan to reclaim my rightful spot as undisputed benevolent and all-powerful Queen and Empress at the top of my own personal molehill. (Memo to self: see if Wile E. Coyote is available for consultation).

Posted by Elizabeth at 10:42 AM | Comments (9)

Go get 'em, tiger! Also, I like Jim's plan about sharks and lasers, but I'd use dolphins, myself. No one ever suspects the friendly dolphin. Until it's too late.

Posted by RP.

go kick some ass!!! we are pulling for you.

jen

Posted by Jen_Jake'smom.

How's that list coming? What is snapfish? Which new Quaid movie?

Posted by Philip.

Not to worry, you are too wily for Mr. Coyote. You know more about the project and your responsibilities than your boss. Demonstrate same with fancy footwork and terminology. Confound them with your brillance and tactics. Remember they do not have a strategy, only loud blowing noises. Oh dear, did I say "FART!" Yes!! You got the drill and go for it!!

Posted by Azalea.

Use sharks, with freakin' lasers on their heads.

Posted by Jim.

Well, MLK Day here, officially it's a holiday. But the last 2 years I have worked it anyway and booked out on Easter Monday instead.

Posted by Elizabeth.

I get the feeling they don't know who they're messing with... the queen shall prevail!

So, you have a three day weekend, right? Or you're about 300% more productive than I am.

Posted by Kris.

Dear Mr. W. E. Coyote,

I understand your services are available for hire. My partner in crime Elizabeth has put in a purchase requisition for your services, and as such, you come highly recommended.

I am dealing with a similar situation that the fair Elizabeth is, more of a fair practice issue, so can you please contact me at your earliest convenience, once said evil plan has been put into launch for Elizabeth?

Many Thanks,
Helen

Posted by Helen.

Oh, this is getting good!

*grabs popcorn*

I just LOVE an action movie with a strong heroine!

Posted by ben.