Thursday, July 11, 2013

Motivation at Work - Suggestions?

Morale at work has been in the tank...there are a variety of reason for this which I won't go into. In the event some work peeps find out about this site, they could KNOW I mean them!! LOL!!

So I am digging online during work hours b/c I figured hey, I'm trying to resolve a work problem so it's a good use of company resources..right????

What I find is a lovely collection of goofy things to do and try and the successes (and failures) of those before me who have explored the topic.

If I may digress for a moment-o.  I work in the Information Technology field.  I am surrounded by the most wonderful nerds out ther and I love them dearly.  No joke.  When it's time to interview peeps for an open position I loook for nerds and detectives.  Due to the nature of our work, these are almost requirements for success. 

Along with people skills and that's where this whole thing goes to pot.  It's very very hard to find a nerd with natural people skills.  Most are awkward, best not presenting in front of people, better behind the scenenes making sure everything work as expected so business does not stop.

So these sites are a collection of what I call 'teaching socially awkward people how to attempt to be cool/fun/witty even when they dont' have people skills.'

A mouthful, eh??  Well it looks a bit to me like this...someone who is not funny trying to be funny. I found myself sad and discouraged.  So now I don't know what I am going to do.  I am going to attempt these idiotic things and see if they at least lighten the mood.

1. Fake Mustaches.  I am gold they are avaiable at the dollar store so what have I got to lose
2. Black Out a Tooth. Another $ store purchase. I will pretend like nothing is wrong and everyone else has lost their minds...there's NOTHING wrong with me!!! 
3.  Disco ball over my desk. I listen to music a lot so when people come over to me I will stand up and dance, and then attend to them.  To get an answer, you must do a little bootie shake.  Everyone has a booty and therefore, can shake them. 

Any other thoughts???  I am lost so nearly any suggestion will be considered.....now don't hold back..lemme have it!!!!

Love, Karen

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