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Is there an acceptable way to tell a corporate do-gooder project manager that I'm not interested in sharing personal info?
January 25, 2021, 06:07 PM
mark123Is there an acceptable way to tell a corporate do-gooder project manager that I'm not interested in sharing personal info?
I have always found it impossible to participate in these sort of things.
January 25, 2021, 06:08 PM
Rey HRHJust participate and have fun with it.
I like the the picture with the skulls. I would caption it, "Me in my basement." Although I would not recommend it for you. I can do it because it's my style.
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January 25, 2021, 06:19 PM
bendableCheck with The H.R. dept.
They have two lists.
One involves questions or discussions that are acceptable ,prior to hiring,
and another is
Questions or conversations that are acceptable after hiring.
The should have two lists of unacceptable subjects as well.
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
January 25, 2021, 06:21 PM
Sig209quote:
Originally posted by Aeteocles:
I would just participate and make up answers that are not real or applicable to you.
agree I play the game by keeping the answers as bland as possible
no need to over-think it
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Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
January 25, 2021, 06:24 PM
ridgeratMake your answers a bland and boring as possible.
You don't want to attract attention in any way.
And don't mention guns. Nobody needs to know you like, or have, guns.
Endowment Life Member, NRA • Member of FPC, GOA, 2AF & Arizona Citizens Defense League January 25, 2021, 06:30 PM
ZSMICHAELAnswer the way your Grandmother would.
January 25, 2021, 06:32 PM
nasigmeet them part way and send the second pic without any answers to the questions
January 25, 2021, 06:38 PM
YooperSigsJust be.... Bland.
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January 25, 2021, 06:48 PM
DougEFuck off is at the top of my list .....
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January 25, 2021, 06:50 PM
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You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier January 25, 2021, 06:59 PM
LS1 GTOquote:
Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
quote:
Originally posted by BamaJeepster:
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Originally posted by Aeteocles:
I would just participate and make up answers that are not real or applicable to you.
Bingo. Fake it and just play along, not worth the hassle, time or brain power of pushing back and dealing with the fallout.
Yep. I’d do whatever feels like the equivalent of a polite smile and nod. You probably won’t be the only one.
Yup.
As a PM he should know; there's the right answer and then there's the politically correct answer.
While the right answer, in this case, might be, "buzz off, I ain't playing your silly managerial games" the politically, I'm a team player answer would be, "Silence of the Lambs, disrupting a PM's unachievable schedule" etc.
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own...
January 25, 2021, 07:06 PM
PHPaulWhere's the option of just ignoring the whole thing?
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
January 25, 2021, 07:09 PM
LS1 GTOquote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
Where's the option of just ignoring the whole thing?
Some managerial types get a wild hair up their ass and see that as someone who's not a team player then make it a life mission to get rid of said someone.
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
"If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers
The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own...
January 25, 2021, 07:17 PM
egregorequote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
Where's the option of just ignoring the whole thing?
I thought so as well, but I get the impression from the OP that this isn't an option. Another vote for being as bland and inoffensive as possible.
January 25, 2021, 07:22 PM
SPWAMike0317Bland and inoffensive is the right approach.
Despite the fact that the real answer to the question "I am at my best when" is:
"when project managers actually manage the project, accurately report on status, do not pretend to know the technical aspects and do not engage in bullshit like this".
Is the answer you REALLY want to send back.
Let me help you out. Which way did you come in? January 25, 2021, 07:25 PM
Patrick-SP2022I agree with the others who indicated to just play the game.
Just keep track of what you put forth in case it comes up again with your team members.
January 25, 2021, 07:31 PM
flashguyquote:
Originally posted by Patrick-SP2022:
I agree with the others who indicated to just play the game.
Just keep track of what you put forth in case it comes up again with your team members.
Hey, one's favorites frequently change. Women allegedly do it all the time.
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth January 25, 2021, 07:43 PM
Lord Vaalicquote:
Originally posted by 357fuzz:
Ask if this a corporation of adults or the high school year book committee?
This shit has permeated corporate america. Our home office has a similar stupid game they play, and youre supposed to start meetings with your feelings... I'm Vaalic and I had to kill my neighbors last night for keeping me up with the hum of their refrigerator, so I may be a little distracted today.
Stupid shit like that. I
The millennials and stupid managers eat this shit up, instead of getting any real work done.
Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day January 25, 2021, 07:44 PM
StramboYour lucky you weren't on my team in Kosovo....I made 'em all do a "Murph" with armor on Memorial Day as a "team-building" exercise!
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cne32507You guys are so dull! Frayed was just trying to have some fun: He didn't want our advice!! Your replies show that you are all pussywhipped. Lighten up, people! (geez)