There are multiple roles that one can play at the work place. (Or work at the play place).
Now while at the IT industry, these roles are more familiar to me I find that there are a few more roles that are seen but never spoken about.
These are the kind that apply to any kind of work place.
ROLES:
SMART Ass
This is one of those famous roles played by most freshers who think they know too much. They probably do but being humble about it isn't one of their strengths. Speaking out of line is also one of very popular qualities of this role.
You sit and watch your senior working. He says you don't eat properly. He compares you to a stick figure in a activity diagram. Now, instead of staying quiet and smiling, a SMART ASS would typically add to it by saying, I can swim too! (Ref. swim lanes in activity diagram).
Sorry about the IT humour. I'll try to keep it general.
WISE Ass
Another famous role in the workplace. This type never takes work seriously. Its all a joke to him. He would get the job done, but he'd make wise cracks about it.
On the other hand,
This type of person is fun to have around and would make the place more lively and not to mention entertaining. Provided you don't work with your 'NO NONSENSE' boss in the next room. You could probably make other people stop working too.
LAZY Ass
This type needs no introduction. He just sits on his ass all day not getting anything done. Sort of like a politician. Not only does he reduce productivity. He also complains all day about his job, work and even a fly in his soup. These kind of people could however work smart if not hard.
Staring at the computer screen, sleeping with eyes open like a fish is a very good example.
KISS Ass
Another Role that needs no introduction. This type of person plays doormat,floor mat and shoe lick to everyone in the office. Probably gets places too. Self-Respect isn't in the dictionary sometimes.
DUMB Ass
Almost found in every work place. Just when you expect a serious and sensible answer, this guy chooses to speak! A typical slap your forehead (and his) type of moment ensues.
20 % of all project teams, as I've recently discovered, comprise these rare people.
KICK Ass
The Exact opposite of Dumb Ass. These people ARE the no nonsense people we talked about. They will ensure they get the job done, kick you for lying around and definitely slap you on the back of your head. Believe me, I know. They do that.
So now we have covered all the possible roles at the work place. If you know any more please share..
This post may have been a Pain-in-the-ass I'm sure you'll see that there is a lot of truth here.
After a very stringent analysis, I find that I'm 50% Wise Ass,30% Smart Ass and 20% Dumb Ass.
I'm so proud. (Tear in eye.)
The No. 3
20 hours ago

34 Comments:
I would like to add one more kind of person.. A Screw-your-Ass kind.. you don't exist as a Screw-you-Ass person alone.. this part is tagged along with at least one other kind.. the quality is simple..
you live: they want you to die.
you try to live: they want to kill you
you try to fight: they call it attitude problem
you try to convince them: they tag you as 'one who cannot adjust'you give up and kill yourself: they call you a coward and not fit to work
"...and definitely slap you on the back of your head. Believe me, I know. They do that." Seriously?
Will agree with Chiju! Right said! The IT industry sucks big time!
@ Chiju
You seem to have suffered a lot more. :D
Your experience shows.
@ Anjana
Well,metaphorically. :D
Unless you do something really deserving. :D
@ Rakesh
True. true.
IT getting to u m'boy?
There are also some people like me who fall under the as(s) yet unclassified (at least in your post) category of SORRY ASS!! :)
(Oh and there is also the FAT ass variety ;) ). Wondering who falls under that...
@ buddy
Unfortunately, Yes. :)
@ Karthik
Heh heh heh
Yes, very well!
I agree. :D
haha...i guess this classification is more general than you think! Nice one
@ liberal
Thanks!
What about just "ass"?? i remember me being called more that than my own ;D
why should this be restricted to IT? every workplace has its share of asses... in fact the word rhymes with bosses...
@ Vibu
:)
@ SRK
True, and I said it would be!
:D
i think i distinctly fit into "lazy ass". even though i did not accept the job the it company offered me.
@ Rukmani
Ha!
:D
GEEK Ass?? Someone who knows everything about anything, shabby looking eerrr well sometimes. Keeps to himself for most parts but can save your ass if there was some sort of code break :)
take it!!
@ Perception
Haven't heard of that one yet. (Heard of Greek Ass though) :D
@ AV
Thanks! (Tear in eye) (Because I bowed too low)
hay ....
sorry for the late comment (please dont cut my payment) :)
been through a lot ...
lately a teacher at a computer class i ve been going is being a lazy ass in teaching and kiss ass to the director resulting in class going nowhere ...
during voting i decided to give a form 59(0) which is a no vote (a vote to no one) . i went with my father . when i asked for form49 , one wise ass election agent (a guy from one of the parties) started shouting , insulting me and creating a scene . my father said leave and come out . then i said i'd vote and come out . while coming out . he called me and said "dont u have any brain ?" at this point i was angry enough to give him a whup ass . i asked him back " dont U have any brains ?" he gave me a shut ass by looking at my address and saying "i ll see to u at at ur home" these words scared the shit out of my ass for my and my parents safety ... after that next day reading hindu may 114 page 3 bottom left i realized i was not the only dumb ass who was refused "no vote" ... wat a kick ass democracy we ve got ...
@ Haresh
WEll said, very well said!
I bow to thee!
:D
You have definitely opened my eyes.
I wouldn't be so worried though.
Could be an empty threat!
Anyway watch your ass.
:D
Man haresh is spamming your blog!!!he rambles on for someone the size of a rat's ass (my comment has to do something with your post!!!)...i am surprised someone had the nerve to threaten a weak ass like brush!!!but nice ass post!!!i'd have loved to c
Chew your ass and
ass on the line...
Well, a lot of people are hopin there was more!!!
yes hopefully ...
and i'd like to correct myself ...
it is form 49(o) not 59...
thank u for ur appreciation ....
now .. shall we talk bout a raise ? :) :)
@ Sid
heh heh heh
'Ass' If Haresh din know!
@ Haresh
We'll have your people call my people and we'll do a business lunch.
:D
leaving all the big and bad ass guys i pic on ... why does this shrivel ass 'sid' has to get angry ... if u had to pick someone of your own size , it would be me ... or maybe thats wat ur doin ... dude , please search for someone else ... i dont want to fight u ... it ruins my reputation :P
If you ask me, you are 40% smart ass,20 %dumb ass and 40 % fat ass!
I'm so proud ( happy tears in my eyes)
:-)
@ Haresh
:D
@ Sruti
Who? Me?
I see you are not very good at semantics.
:D
Haha funny post. I just came across your blog through another, and I have to say...there are way too many 'asses' at work. Kiss asses make me nauseous!
Anyway, you've got a fun sense of humor. :)
@ Archana
Thanks!
:D
moving away from the ass - but in the context of a corporate set up..did u know when ur superior / peer sends u an official "FYI" mail..its not really for your information..its more a "fuck you instead" :)
@ Princess Fiona
LOL!
what is FYI ?
sorry ... weak in corporate language
@ Haresh
For your Information,
it means For your Information,
or also what Fiona said.
:D
oooh :) .... sorry for spoiling joke ... dint read carefully :D hopefully sid wont read this ... :D
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