How to Play: The Game of Work

I like to compare rules of social institutions to board games. It helps me to remember that I must play by their rules to succeed on their grounds. This is the second post of the series.

 To play a game to win you must be clear on your objective and it is not the same for everyone. The long version of this post can be located here, but I will give you some examples below.

• Need someone else to pay for your college - look for employers that pay or provide partial payments for higher education of their employees
• Need good benefits - look for employers that specifically have good vacation, sick days, health insurance packages

Identify the players of the game here (long version). 



  

Welcome to the Game of Work

I like to compare rules of social institutions to board games. It helps me to remember that I must play by their rules to succeed on their grounds, do well for myself while ensnared in their trap. This is the basis for my new pieces on the work game.

On my other blog, I wrote an article about the players of the game with their roles. Look their for the long explanation, but here is a little snippet.

Influencer

• Busybodies

Co-worker

• Works in your department

Boss Boss

• Holder of real authority

Your boss

• Controls your raises, time-off

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