Us - versus - Them

A tongue in cheek examination of staff and management behaviour.

When you take a long time to complete a task, you're slow.
When your manager takes a long time, he's thorough.

When you don't get something done, you're lazy.
When your boss doesn't get something done, he's too busy.

When you make a mistake, you're an idiot.
When your boss makes a mistake, he's only human.

When you do it your own way, you don't do what you are told.
When your boss does it, he's showing creativity.

When you do it on your own, you're overstepping your bounds.
When your boss does it, she's demonstrating initiative.

When you take a stand, you're being bull-headed.
When your boss takes a stand, she's being firm.

When you violate a rule, you're self-centered.
When your boss skips a few rules, he's being original.

When you please your boss, you're brown-nosing.
When your boss pleases his boss, he's being co-operative.

When you help a co-worker, you're not busy enough.
When your boss does it, he's a team player.

When someone else does your work, you're passing the buck.
When someone else does your manager's work, he's delegating.

When you call in sick, you're hungover or chancing your arm..
When your boss calls in sick, she must be very ill.

When you do a good job, you get a pat on the back.
When he does a good job, he gets a bonus.

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