Working in Coporate America - Life in the Fast Lane

Start your engines.....rev it up for good measures.  It's time for life in the fast lane.  Working in corporate America is fast paced, crazy, dynamic and scary.  Like driving in Dallas, TX, I635 during rush hour.  Okay, it's faster than driving during rush hour.  But, rush hour gives the same semblance of constant turmoils, constant lane changing, crazy drivers that's only in it for themselves.   Watch out little blue haired (elderly) ladies.  Moms, hold those babies close.  You get caught in this traffic war....it's survival of the fittest.  Bravery and sometimes per spite.

I've cried (many times) driving in this crazy traffic where all politeness, genteel upbringing and education matters not.  Every man (and woman) for themselves.  The roads within corpAmerica.....with constant org changes, management changes, strategy changes, etc.  In with the new priorities, out with the old.  Chaotic up-and-down work flows.  And, in this madcapped market with many bodies laying on the roadside, you see roadkill on a daily basis. The oil for the corporate engine is spotted on all the major highways.

Some days blur into many other days.  It's hard to stay on cruise control in corpA.  But, a lot of folks do.  It's amazing how many can stay on the road with non-adherence to speed controls.  But, those coasting can take in the signs and sights along the way.  Do those coasters miss their turns?  Probably not.  They have time to assess and then veer off at the last minute.  Unlike the racers on the road who have a need-for-speed.  Those crazed road-ragers can be so channelized.  They're fast and they want you out of the way.  They're quick to anger and will run you over if you're in the way.   Is speed a good thing in corpA? 

My guess, it's all in the timing.   There are some days coasting is exactly what the doctor (or highway patrolman) orders.  Other days, that amber light means push the pedal to the metal and go like hell.  Of course, don't get caught flying under the red zone.  Red is not our friend.  Especially in corpA.

Signing off for now.
CorpGirl