Wow, I just found another blogger who's like me in that she writes about her personal life and vents about stuff and whatnot. :) Yippy skippy. :) Now I don't feel so alone.
Her blog is called Opinionistas (http://www.opinionistas.blogspot.com/) and it's pretty groovy. I love what she says about how to dress at the Firm:
"It's true, the wry personality that he's known since college, the girl who legendarily scarfed down every available chicken wing at his tailgates and promptly projectile-snorted Diet Coke upon hearing him crack a joke in Family Law, is a far cry from the portrait of demure reticence that I paint each day at the office. Head down, feet moving, I hover as far below the firm's radar as possible. Keep your voice low and even at all times. Never say a negative word about another associate. Smile and nod during any conversation, but express no strong views. Attend lunches and firm functions to appear congenial and gregarious, but not so many that you're labeled "the social one." Display pictures of any pets prominently on your desk to show that you care about another living creature, but avoid overemphasizing that you possess a life outside the confines of this building. Dress well, but not too well, following standard office trends and making sure to hide any prominent curves or attention-grabbing physical attributes. Rarely take personal calls in the office, and always close your door when doing so. Above all, meld fluidly into the surrounding taupe hallways and conference room walls, fuse yourself smoothly into the firm's daily mechanism. Blend in, and survive."
I wish someone had pointed this out to me about how to dress at work. I'd have taken more care to cover my fat, and most importantly, my inordinately large rear end. Well, lesson learned, I guess. Better late than never.
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