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The Assholes of Working Life
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There’s no such thing as going through life getting along with EVERYONE. It’s part of evolution that assholes are introduced to keep the world in check
You can’t run from them, because no matter how fast you run, there’s always an asshole behind you. 
The good news is, you don’t have to be nice, but be professional enough to get things done.
Patience is key and never let yourself be overshadowed by the fact that you can’t get along with that person. If you HAVE to get along with that person, i.e. at the office, here are my thoughts.
Listening is the hardest part to do whenever you’re speaking to an asshole. Let him or her release all the crappy communication, don’t smell the bullshit though, but listen, there are some shitty ones, and there are some, well, just air.
Get everything recorded, in an e-mail. This is key, because you can never ever trust an asshole. Always get it in writing so that when the asshole farts a different tune, you have evidence to back the claim that you heard another tune before this.
Maintain coolness. It’s tempting to bash that asshole or stuff a hose in it to weed all the shite out. Don’t bother going down to the level of the asshole, stay just right where you are and enjoy the boobies of life.
It’s really essential to have boundaries, hence you won’t need to do any favors. You’re not being mean, but just redirecting the shitty conversation elsewhere so you can concentrate on what’s relevant.
If at all the asshole releases some deadly gases, keep it cool. If you fight with fire, chances are the fart will blow up in your face. In the left ear and out the right. It sucks, but it’s better than having your face smelling like crap. Minimize conversations with the asshole.
Some people are just born assholes. Sometimes, other people do not see it because they’re assholes themselves. It’s not your job to worry about it, just manage them so it doesn’t affect your own goals of not becoming one yourself.
Good one. But at times, it is easier said than done.
Chong’s last blog post..Lam Mee By Restoran Cosy Corner, Cheras
Haha arsehole XD they are really pain in the neck… A friend told me this…
“I understand what you said but I don’t have to agree with you” tell that to the arsehole XD
DC’s last blog post..#023: Cinema Talk – The @#$%^@ship
Yeah there are a few assholes around me.
I have to agree with Chong that it is easier said then done.
IRTeA’s last blog post..My current Part-time work
i meet assholes everyday on the road! ughhhh!!!
Here is my favorite line,
“Some people are just born assholes. Sometimes, other people do not see it because they’re assholes themselves.” Oops!
Daniel Ng’s last blog post..Here’s The Problem, We Really Hate You!
met them…everyday….A LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AngelBear’s last blog post..My ABC Tag from Xenia
Here is my favorite line,
“Some people are just born assholes. Sometimes, other people do not see it because they’re assholes themselves.” Oops!
lol. Spot on.
My favourite asshole quote is from Greg Behrendt, the guy who co-wrote ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’:
“You already have one asshole. You don’t need another one in your life.”
Melissa’s last blog post..Mel and PGL
“Only an asshole will recognise another asshole.”
One Other’s last blog post..25 Random Things (tag! Ahh!)
There’s some good information in here. I also recommend the book The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense by Suzette Haden Elgin.
Elizabeth Barrette’s last blog post..California’s Water Woes Impact Everyone
Hahahahahaha @ Mel. So true! I love Greg! He is the sorta the voice in my head when I’m dealing with complicated men.
Btw, I guess assholes just makes you stronger no? I think in a way we need them around also.
Rozella’s last blog post..Music Monday – Ready For Love
I have to echo Chong’s comment, but if I may add, it’s even harder when the asshole is the client *sigh*
Perky’s last blog post..Denial of the Big But-t
that’s the sad thing about working….else, how great is work!!
Christopher’s last blog post..Nyonya kuih in Sedap Corner
Chong – Of course, but we must keep on practicing to stay away from turning into an asshole.
DC – LOL!
IRTeA – But it CAN be done, don’t sell yourself short. To be a person moving forward in this world you must be able to handle assholes.
Rainer Yong – Oh yes, assholes on wheels.
Daniel Ng – Yeah, what could look like an asshole to you, could look like a sexual stimulation to someone else!
AngelBear – That stinks! LOL!
Melissa – LOL, I remember reading that in your blog some time ago.
One Other – That is not possible because that means 2 assholes have to face each other. Wrong theory.
Elizabeth Barrette – Thanks!
Rozella – Yes, a check and balance in mother nature.
Perky – A client is someone who paid you to put up with them being an asshole.
Christopher – LOL! You should work in the government sector, there’s never a dull moment!
I like this one – assholes are introduced to keep the world in check. LOL!
If there are so many assholes around, it’ll be tough to avoid them. Since you can’t beat them, why not join them? HAHA! Maybe you’ve turned into an asshole yourself without realizing it! LOL!
Or maybe all of us are assholes, just that some are damn bloody assholes, while others are mildly sore assholes. Haha!!
hrmmm…i have my fair share of dealing with ass-peeps at work too (sumore me boss uhu)…sucks? YES!! but as long as i can go home 5.30pm sharp everyday, im fine with it hahaha…
hmm, couldn’t help noticing that you tagged it ‘boss’. now, i only wonder??? can it be? can it be??
been there done that.. no surprises really. but all in all, it takes all kinds i suppose & these shit-heads make your life somewhat interesting.
foongpc – LOL! That’s what I call a shitty view!
dopeymooke – I suppose.
Plain Jane – I didn’t tag it “boss” – I’m using an plugin that automatically suggest tags based on the entry and adds it. My boss is definitely not an asshole, but one of my colleagues in the department is.
“Get everything recorded, in an e-mail. This is key, because you can never ever trust an asshole. Always get it in writing so that when the asshole farts a different tune, you have evidence to back the claim that you heard another tune before this.”
Hey, this is SO true. I do that. Most of time. After being stabbed, we learn to understand this saying “work smart not hard” better
Haha, well said, man!
Juicy Yan Lim – Definitely. Importante!
as hole.. LOL