On The Planet Corporate Survival Through Fiction
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On Surviving Corporate Life Through Fiction
Summary
At fifty, I found myself in the HR department of one of America's iconic companies. My soon-to-be boss, an "ice queen," clearly wanted me for the role. Despite my attractive credentials?"a degree from a moderately prestigious university and a sharp Ann Klein suit?"I had no experience in Corporate America. Bills were mounting, and the free-spirited, artistic life I cherished had left me struggling in New York City.
Navigating Corporate Terrain
I got the job, channeling the personas of Sigourney Weaver in Working Girl and Faye Dunaway in Network, and embracing the sass of Judy Holiday and Melanie Griffith. I became part of the "corporate family," occasionally loaned back to my pet Pomeranian and disco buddies.
After months of gratitude, reality hit. My coworkers felt anything but familial. On Planet Corporate, they call it "family"; I called it alien. Teams and goals replaced the vibrant openings I once knew. I was out of my element.
My colleagues' conversations veered towards sales numbers, the New York Jets, microwave lunches, and reality TV. When I first heard "direct report," I thought it involved directing a play. I was mistaken?"my new life had become a series of confusions.
Performance Reality Check
When a performance review was announced, I was excited. Surely my carefully crafted corporate persona would shine. But it was all about sales, not the impressive heels or skirt length I had perfected. The review was lukewarm, and the blow to my self-esteem was sharp.
Still, I soldiered on, dealing with ever-expanding sales goals and irrelevant societal norms.
A Corporate Retreat, or So I Thought
Then came news of a corporate retreat. Ecstatic, I geared up with yoga mats and hot pink sweats, ready to connect spiritually with my coworkers. But instead of bonding, I found myself sharing a hotel room?"an invasion of privacy that pushed me over the edge.
Rebelliously, I wore my new attire to business meetings and used a cheesy corporate book as a placemat. The result? A write-up. I thought it was recognition, but it was probation, and I was advised to reflect on my rebellious act.
Reviving the Writer Within
Returning home, I contemplated my future. Unable to quit, I needed the income to escape debt. During that break, something shifted?"perhaps thanks to Oprah or the law of attraction. With renewed determination, I started writing a novel, channeling my once-dormant passion.
Writing transformed my world. Early morning writing sessions brought joy, and my weekends were filled with crafting stories. The bull pen became tolerable, the ice queen less formidable, and corporate agendas insignificant. Writing redefined my priorities and even improved my sales.
Reclaiming My Soul
Now, several books later, I've reclaimed my soul through writing. I've learned to pursue passion even in alien environments. I encourage others to find their creative outlet, for it's through creation?"not misery?"that true freedom is found. Writing offers a sanctuary from life's demands and empowers the spirit to soar.
Don't let Corporate life define you. Follow your passion, write your story, and unlock doors you never knew existed. Your joy lies in action, not in succumbing to the inaction of dissatisfaction.
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