Etiquette & Colleagues

[finance_machine]

I have seen numerous posts from people on here over time that say/elude to something of the sort as:

"I'll work it into conversation with my boss that my coworker does xyz"
OR
"I'll imply to my boss's boss that he/she does xyz that isn't good for the group"
OR
"I'll let me coworker make an error and not point it out to them, so that they can be exposed in a crucial moment...this will help get them out of my way"

Now, I am one of those people that generally think that most people are good natured and therefore don't engage in these types of games. However, as I see more and more people talk/post about using these tactics, I'm starting to think there are more people out there that are like this than I previously thought.

I honestly don't believe the best way to get promoted is to try and sack people. Nor do I think it is a good idea for your own development. Moreover, I'd much rather put in more hours trying to help/teach others than ever let them get exposed. I don't expect anything in return and I would never for any reason try to shed a bad light on someone else for any reason. Perhaps this isn't in my best interest, but from my point of view, once in a while you will end up with a friend/colleague/contact that will truly last a lifetime if they see you acting this way consistently.

Thoughts?

I am mainly curious how many of you think portraying your colleagues in a negative light is just a fact of life. You know, the "better him than me" mentality.

I'm not judging either, I'm just starting to realize that maybe most people aren't as friendly/trustworthy as I have been telling myself.

 

[Eazy]

Thoroughly agree with you f_m.

Any company where negative behavior is rewarded is probably not a great place to work. Aside from that, life is too short to hold and act on grudges anyway.