women @ work

i blooooooooooody hate working with women!

i know this sounds terribly sexist, and heck, i belong to the female species too.

but really. women are awfully petty and overly sensitive in the workplace. it takes very little to trigger a massive blowout, with others joining in and taking sides, topped of with a childish "you're either in or you're out!" attitude. this is especially so when the office is predominantly made up of women.

fortunately for me, i've got a great female supervisor and my room culture promotes individualism. this works fine for me as i treasure my private space and i'm never coerced or pressured to partake in any social activity against my will. i detest the herd instinct mentality, which is very evident in other offices where cliques dominate and automatically outcast folks who don't conform. we're all grown-up, educated adults, not immature whiners who constantly need reassurances and hide behind a false sense of security generated by sheer numbers of the wolf-pack.

i guess i've never cared much about belonging to the "in" crowd, which is why i never understand the necessity to feel accepted by the popular folks. i choose my own breakfast/lunch/tea buddies (who aren't necessarily my subject colleagues) and sometimes if there's a clash in our timetables, i would merrily pack food to my cubicle or staff lounge and enjoy my meal alone. there really is no need to be upset if you can't find a lunch partner! and i won't mosey over to join a group of strangers at a table for a meal just because i want someone to keep me company.

it's not about being anti-social. it's about personal choices. and yes, perhaps i sometimes i choose to be anti-social. ;P