Quote by Denise Mina

I was very aware of office politics because I was so baffled by them. So much so goes unsaid. No one says 'you're a cheeky so-and-so,' no one says 'you're so moody,' nobody ever confronts anyone else about anything. But I'm very crass, and I'm very confrontational, and I have a temper. I had to be hyper-vigilant in every office I worked in.

I was very aware of office politics because I was so baffled

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's observation and personal experience with office politics. They admit to being aware of these dynamics and feeling perplexed by them. They emphasize the unspoken nature of office politics, where people avoid direct communication about negative traits or confronting others. The speaker acknowledges their own outspoken and temperamental nature, which made them more cautious and watchful in every workplace they were a part of. Overall, the quote emphasizes the need to navigate and adapt to office politics for personal success and maintaining professional relationships.

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Politics

By Denise Mina

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