"I can't stand my job anymore. There's too much politics." This is what my friend lamented on me over the phone, narrating how he lost the promotion that was supposedly his. In his argument, he discussed how annoying the politics have been inside the office he is working for. He is Vice President of the productions and designs of a Graphic Design company. He did a great jobs for the last 8 projects they have engaged in. He was near promotion, when unfortunately, the old Chairman of the company fell ill and have to be replaced by his younger son. The promotion he had been waiting for, that is rightfully his, was given to a new employee. That employee has only been in the company for less than 6 months and was a known friend of the Chairman's son.
Having heard his story, I felt sorry for him. I known how hardworking my friend is and how dedicated he is to his job. However, I cannot do anything for him.
Office politics has always been a problem in many firms and companies. This has been a lifelong issue that has never been resolved. Sad to say, politics inside the office is practiced globally. This is a bad habit most high officials do and they are proudly committing it as if no ones looking and no ones listening. It is a clear insult and a clear sign of being unfair.
But I guess that really is life, and that is really business. But sometimes there are people who defy the office politicians and eventually win. But you can count them in your finger. Office politics is a severe situation inside corporations and even small firms. Though hard, its preventable. Just put in their face your skills and your achievements, show them who really is deserving for the position, for that certain prize. After all, you worked hard on it, and its rightful reward.
For my friend, he decided that this will be his last month in the company. An action that most of the loosers in politics do. I suggested that he stand firm on his position and it will be rewarded some other time. But for him, its all over. I cannot change his mind, all I can do is wish him good luck.
