Goupings

The work world is divided into several different type of people. I was going to name just three but after much thought (about 30 seconds) I decided to leave the number open for later interpretation. So i will describe only the ones that immediately come to mind.

(superhero) The first group of co-workers is the ones who I hold in the highest respect. These are the people who know their shit and try to share what they know. the work until the job is done and not just until their shift has ended. these are people who problem solve, fight for what is right and overall set the bar for the rest of us. this is the person I want to be and to date only two people I have ever worked with fit this bill. Sad but true.

(Town Hero) The next type has clinical expertise and does not use it to make others feel bad. They work very hard but sometimes take a shift off. This is usually the employee that would be a superhero, but the evil forces work against him/her and make them not want to go that extra mile. this employee studies all the time to make them self better and never is caught up in office politics. he is the clark kent and never the superman. I feel like I fit in this group.

(Bystander) Our next group works hard enough but never does anything very special. they have streak where they shine bright and then gaps where they disappear. They are proficient at their job and do not mind learning, but would never dream of doing it on their own. this group makes good foot soldiers but horrible leaders. they may have good social skills and may even get placed in a leadership role where their flaws are highlighted. They are better suited for the subordinate role. Not that they are bad people, some have families and that is their priority and that is good but they have limited skills in helping the group to grow.

(Star Me) This group projects. They have big personalities and always have an opinion. They front as the leader and tell everyone how their technical knowledge is higher than everyone Else's. However, you can pull at the threads and their whole act comes apart without much effort. this group intimidates the newbies but works behind the scene to discredit the superhero and town hero. they become dangerous because they only look out after their own best interest.

(Burnout) This group has been around the block and back. They may have been a superhero at one point but time has taken its toll. they have knowledge but it may not be that recent. they still think they captain the ship and the only threats they perceive are the newbies. They have confrontations and they fight for power in the fleeting days of their careers. This is the toothless lion. sure it may roar but it cannot really hurt you.

(Newbie on) this group is new with fresh ideas and willing to jump in the mix. They have studies hard and want to contribute. They can endure the burnout and the star me and learn so much from the superhero and town hero. Given the right guidance the Newbie on will develope into the superhero if he/she can master and overcome the other obstacles in the way.

(Newbie fragile) this is the new staffer that skimmed through school and is fraught with fear. they are very delicate and need proper guidance. The burnout can crush this staffer and the star me can turn this one into his/her slave. this one hardly ever ends well and becomes the feeder staff for those negative influences in tour unit.