Corporate Politics

I am really getting an exposure to how politics at a high corporate level work. It's amazing what people will do to each other at that level. I just don't understand the thought (and I am being charitable assuming that thinking goes on) processes; it's like logic and common sense take a holiday. I don't believe that these people are inherently evil or stupid; they seem to be so wrapped up in their power struggles and greed they can't see reality.

Really, really missing my PDA this week. I keep reaching for it to get some information and it's not there. I really relied on it. Guess I will get a new one in the spring when I can afford it better (I hope). Right now I am thinking about a Dell Axim x50v. We will see what's on the market in the spring.

Like many other PC knowledgeable folks, I am asked to help other both in and out of the office for help fixing people's PC. I don't mind too much, but some folks just don't want to do any thinking themselves. This person has a new computer but the anti-virus is expiring. She sent me an email whining about what to do. I suggested that she purchase the yearly subscription via the web. She fired back that I didn't understand; she had heard that the product she was using wasn't any good and she wanted something different but didn't want to have to buy anything in the store. She had gone to the web and couldn't see how to order the product she wanted. I pointed her to the correct URL on the vendor site. This all took me about 2 minutes. But is was too hard for her. I need to get one of these T-Shirts from ThinkGeek.

Shopping and preparation for the holidays is going pretty good. Gifts are being purchased and wrapped. I will be taking time off before Xmas and between then and the New Year. It will be wonderful to spend that time with my family. I do hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season; no matter where or how you celebrate.