We're sorry about the length (if we had a nickel for every time...) of that last post. We are beginning to wonder whether or not it was a wise decision to allow Mr. Pennypacker, access to the blog. At least his inaugural posting was better than what we expected -- either a quick review of Central Texas's best tanning salons or a how-to on brushing your hair to maximize volume.
Yes, our hubris has been slightly dented with his recount of our lost love (we neither verify nor deny any of it), but we remain undaunted and will keep bringing the posts with as much gusto and panache as always. So without further ado...
The place where we work has about a 50/50 split of men and women employees, however we are surrounded by woman all day. It is becoming more and more apparent that each of them wants to have sex with us, but that's beside the point today. Our issue today is with the way in which the women of our office express their frustrations.
We thought we were for women's lib, feminism, and breaking the proverbial "glass ceiling," but we're not so sure anymore. Each time a woman in our department has a problem (with a co-worker, boss, husband, boy friend, Pablo the pool boy) they have to talk about it. They like to call it "venting." Somehow by giving bitching another name, and by treating it like it's some sort of mental health bullshit, it makes it ok to do at work, and to not do any work.
Over the last week we've become the go-to listener for many of them, and it's starting to drive us nuts. We thought that by never acknowledging their heartfelt gushings -- either with words or even looking at them -- that they'd go away, but apparently not giving a shit is what makes a good listener. Who knew?
Why can't women just keep their anger and frustration to themselves. You know suppress it like men, and then let it out on the golf course, on the dog, or on a blog.
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In today's society, women are conditioned to live up to this image of being nice and sweet all the time. This model woman, is able to juggle her career and personal life with nothing more then a smile and carefree attitude. This ideal woman never has to deal with conflict, because it is implied, that if she is nice enough, everyone will like her. If people don't like her, then it means she isn't being nice enough. So she'll fake a smile and say "thats ok" thinking that if she is nice enough all of her problems will evaporate. It's a nice idea, one that works in the movies quite well.
However, in the real world this aproach to life leads to insecurity and frustration. So this same women, instead of tackling the problem head on, will resort to talking behind other peoples back. Heaven forbid she will actually confront the man or woman she is actually having a problem with. Then she wouldn't be perceived as nice. Gasp!
The key to dealing with these people is to minimize contact. They are a cancer and will suck the life out of you if you let them. Listen, nod your head in agreement, but do not engage them in conversation. At the first opportunity disengage. Remember, if they are talking about other people behind their backs, they are just as likely to talk about you when you turn your head.
If that doesn't work, whip out your schlong and stuff it in their mouths.
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