BGOL Office: DO NOT talk Sports at work.

[playahaitian]

Many of the 9-5 members have posted similar advice before but the fact that it JUST happened in the office...

we talk sports on occasion with fantasy teams among employees and ESPN playing in the break room...

I participate occasionally just to make sure I got connections with various staff if/when needed

my friend here is a big NO fan and has the stuff in his office and when they won the SB and stuff he has been on one...dude one of those fans who come to work on Monday and if his team WON he is on cloud nine bringing donuts (he brought beignets once and THAT was funny) but if they LOST be messing up stuff and being surly.

Well homeboy came in this morning on one...

One of the big bosses is a HUGE Miami fan to the point where I know for a FACT a dude got hired because he had a Dolphins tie-pin or something and talked about shula during the interview. The white man will damn near have a fist fight about Marino being the greatest ever.

Well he comes in and this brother musta forgot and actually try to CLOWN the boss...

He laughed the first few times but then he made some crack about Tannahill and I walked out at that point.

I tried to close it down and and made a joke on MYSELF being a giant fan and everything was cool.

(I usually don't do that Black Superman crap at the office but I had a bad feeling...)

then homeboy goes BACK IN?!?!?!

Later on, He walks by the boss' office whose door is CLOSED opens and yells DREW BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!

He had a client in his office.

His boss was not amused.

Now dude is damn near in tears hiding in his office.

My CELL PHONE rings and its him telling me that someone from HR he don't know went to him and told him that his behavior was "inappropriate"

I really am at a lost.

Told him he should apologize face to face when stuff cooled down but before the end of the day.

And take down all that Saints stuff in his office

 

[jwilliam85]

Saints fans lose win they win.

 

[kinglickk]

Work is a professional environment. Act like a professional while there. When I used to work in an office, people always asked me why I'm so serious - cuz this isn't the playground.

 

[playahaitian]

Saints fans lose win they win.

I have seen offices that are damn near SHRINES to particular teams...

I think college fans are actually worse.

But they point here is that those types of affiliations can HURT you professionally.

this aint the stadium and yo aint tailgating....

but I'd be LYING if I didn't also use it to my advantage.

 

[max-dawg]

damn, is it that serious? never forget, we get to start all over again next September.

Max's Samsung G-Note

 

[Dragonfly Jones]

Later on, He walks by the boss' office whose door is CLOSED opens and yells DREW BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!

Yo that shit has me

As a grown ass man he needs to keep that down at work. If that was one of his boys you can keep doing that shit but you have to keep it professional at work. That Drew Breeeeeeeeesssss shit still has me laughing.

 

[playahaitian]

Work is a professional environment. Act like a professional while there. When I used to work in an office, people always asked me why I'm so serious - cuz this isn't the playground.

I swear someone is gonna make a ton of one teaching college age kids how to CONDUCT themselves in a professional environment...

not just sexual harassment but just conversation, being on time, scheduling, dating, after work situations, working as a team, etc.

 

[Coldchi]

i work at a marketing and advertising company.....everybody here has their offices and desks decorated with whoever their favorite team is. and there are a bunch of Univ. of Texas, Baylor, OU, Texas Tech, and Texas A&M alum that work here. they go at it with each other on friday before the game and come back on monday morning rubbing it in.....bosses and all. since we help market for alot of these teams, as well as alot of pro sports teams,....its not really a big deal here. we all talk plenty of shit. and im catchin hell right now cuz of my Cowboys.

 

[Traveler]

Work is a professional environment. Act like a professional while there. When I used to work in an office, people always asked me why I'm so serious - cuz this isn't the playground.

This is me all day. I've been asked the same thing on occasion.

 

[playahaitian]

i work at a marketing and advertising company.....everybody here has their offices and desks decorated with whoever their favorite team is. and there are a bunch of Univ. of Texas, Baylor, OU, Texas Tech, and Texas A&M alum that work here. they go at it with each other on friday before the game and come back on monday morning rubbing it in.....bosses and all. since we help market for alot of these teams, as well as alot of pro sports teams,....its not really a big deal here. we all talk plenty of shit. and im catchin hell right now cuz of my Cowboys.

i respect it.

you make an excellent point.

that is the CULTURE of that office.

That is the point I'm making.

the brother got all comfortable with them when I always tell him they AIN'T your friends they your co-workers.

and TRUST, people are petty over little sh*t and will take any opportunity to put you in your place especially white guys

Cause let me tell you if MIAMI had won? he would have been handing out bonuses like it was Christmas up in here and talking stuff...

and a brother like me would have been nodding my head saying GO FINS!!! in agreement as I make sure he signs my overtime and Thanksgiving vacation days...

 

[Mrfreddygoodbud]

Later on, He walks by the boss' office whose door is CLOSED opens and yells DREW BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!




gotdam mayne,

first off NEVER EVER EVER get friendly with the dude signing your checks, simple conversations about the weather thats it..

keep all your beliefs and shit to yourself.

two- if it aint lunchtime, you should never even bring up anything but work, even when the boss does, he the fuckin boss.. you aint, you keep it business or open up your own

and talk about sports all day like you espn..

but dude is NOT ready for prime time, I wouldnt do anything at this point but if HR calls him in, just admit it was stupid unprofessional and they have your word it will never happen again..

that shit was kinda funny tho.. boss was conducting business in his office and dude was like

drew breeeee...bwhahahahahhahahahaaaaaaa

 

[J.E.T.S]

Work is a professional environment. Act like a professional while there. When I used to work in an office, people always asked me why I'm so serious - cuz this isn't the playground.

Yep. I learned this lesson a long time ago. Especially with white folk.. they are sometimed as hell. If they are in a bad mood...

Don't go drinking with none of them either. ALWAYS decline having a brew with or in the boss presence... no matter if he's paying and getting filthy drunk hinself. Stay away from subjects of sports, race, sex, kids, and religion by all means.

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[Spectrum]

Later on, He walks by the boss' office whose door is CLOSED opens and yells DREW BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!

 

[Darrkman]

Work is a professional environment. Act like a professional while there. When I used to work in an office, people always asked me why I'm so serious - cuz this isn't the playground.

I don't know why people always seem to forget this.

 

[Spectrum]

Yo that shit has me

As a grown ass man he needs to keep that down at work. If that was one of his boys you can keep doing that shit but you have to keep it professional at work. That Drew Breeeeeeeeesssss shit still has me laughing.

that shit still has my dying...i cant fucking breathe

 

[playahaitian]

Yep. I learned this lesson a long time ago. Especially with white folk.. they are sometimed as hell. If they are in a bad mood...

Don't go drinking with none of them either. ALWAYS decline having a brew with or in the boss presence... no matter if he's paying and getting filthy drunk hinself. Stay away from subjects of sports, race, sex, kids, and religion by all means.

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DAMN.

That was gonna be my NEXT thread topic...going out after work...

I got a good one and some advice.

but I KNOW the board got stories.

 

[Coldchi]

DAMN.

That was gonna be my NEXT thread topic...going out after work...

I got a good one and some advice.

but I KNOW the board got stories.

the thing about that is....my job is so fuckin laid back....we have happy hour here at work. they allow us to drink at our desks. they push around coolers filled with different choices of beer.....if u got your own liquor, feel free to pour up.....passin out jello shots and shit. i've never been in an environment like this in my life. im never leaving this place.

 

[playahaitian]

that shit still has my dying...i cant fucking breathe

Later on, He walks by the boss' office whose door is CLOSED opens and yells DREW BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!




gotdam mayne,

first off NEVER EVER EVER get friendly with the dude signing your checks, simple conversations about the weather thats it..

keep all your beliefs and shit to yourself.

two- if it aint lunchtime, you should never even bring up anything but work, even when the boss does, he the fuckin boss.. you aint, you keep it business or open up your own

and talk about sports all day like you espn..

but dude is NOT ready for prime time, I wouldnt do anything at this point but if HR calls him in, just admit it was stupid unprofessional and they have your word it will never happen again..

that shit was kinda funny tho.. boss was conducting business in his office and dude was like

drew breeeee...bwhahahahahhahahahaaaaaaa

don't get me wrong I laughed too

in MY office with my assistant and the office manager...

his boss aint that type though.

He always ACTS like he is fun and easy going but he really aint.

funny thing is Mr. Saints actually cut my throat once over that dude...

when I was actually trying to help HIM he backed his boss on some bullsh*t.

And later on his boss came to ME and admitted his mistake anyway

but he think they office buddies cause they talk sports all the time.

Now he calling ME crying cause he know I'm cool with everyone here and don't play favorites.

This is aint the clubhouse homes...make money and go home.

 

[Djmarkxr7]

I have seen offices that are damn near SHRINES to particular teams...

I think college fans are actually worse.

But they point here is that those types of affiliations can HURT you professionally.

this aint the stadium and yo aint tailgating....

but I'd be LYING if I didn't also use it to my advantage.

College fans are WORSE (keep in mind that there are several college stadiums across the country that are LARGER than their pro counterparts, with the ONLY exception being Cowboy/AT&T Stadium) but with that being said, there is a time & a place for EVERYTHING, your boy OVERPLAYED his hand, plain & simple.

 

[playahaitian]

the thing about that is....my job is so fuckin laid back....we have happy hour here at work. they allow us to drink at our desks. they push around coolers filled with different choices of beer.....if u got your own liquor, feel free to pour up.....passin out jello shots and shit. i've never been in an environment like this in my life. im never leaving this place.

ya'll hiring?

 

[doggish_098]

sounds like a law suit in the making...

 

[water]

don't get me wrong I laughed too

in MY office with my assistant and the office manager...

his boss aint that type though.

He always ACTS like he is fun and easy going but he really aint.

funny thing is Mr. Saints actually cut my throat once over that dude...

when I was actually trying to help HIM he backed his boss on some bullsh*t.

And later on his boss came to ME and admitted his mistake anyway

but he think they office buddies cause they talk sports all the time.

Now he calling ME crying cause he know I'm cool with everyone here and don't play favorites.

This is aint the clubhouse homes...make money and go home.

Rule #1: White bosses can be nice until you show more potential

Rule #2: White men keep score

Rule #3: They will take years to line up factors to ensure you are the 1st to get cut if there are layoffs

Rule #4: Never flaunt your assets around white guys, they are very insecure

Rule #5: Never confide in co-workers. They are NOT your friends, they are your future competition. Any information will be used against you to gain a leg up

Rule #6: Never let them know that you NEED that job. Always hint that you have options and it's easy for you to walk away.
If you discuss private school for your kids, you being the breadwinner etc.. they will know you NEED that job and the fuckery will begin.
Join your industry groups, network professionally with people outside of your organization, work on self-development without your field SILENTLY.


Do this and your corporate life will be a BREEEEEESSSSSSSS

#officeadvice

 

[Coldchi]

ya'll hiring?

we're always hiring......rolled out 13 macs for new hires last week

 

[playahaitian]

Rule #1: White bosses can be nice until you show more potential

Rule #2: White men keep score

Rule #3: They will take years to line up factors to ensure you are the 1st to get cut if there are layoffs

Rule #4: Never flaunt your assets around white guys, they are very insecure

Rule #5: Never confide in co-workers. They are NOT your friends, they are your future competition. Any information will be used against you to gain a leg up

Rule #6: Never let them know that you NEED that job. Always hint that you have options and it's easy for you to walk away.
If you discuss private school for your kids, you being the breadwinner etc.. they will know you NEED that job and the fuckery will begin.
Join your industry groups, network professionally with people outside of your organization, work on self-development without your field SILENTLY.


Do this and your corporate life will be a BREEEEEESSSSSSSS

i'm gonna print this out and keep it in my wallet

i suggest many of ya'll do the same.

 

[playahaitian]

we're always hiring......rolled out 13 macs for new hires last week

we gon talk fam...



#bgolbrotherhood

 

[MadWun]

Fuck him...He brought it on himself...

 

[MadWun]

rule #1: White bosses can be nice until you show more potential

rule #2: White men keep score

rule #3: They will take years to line up factors to ensure you are the 1st to get cut if there are layoffs

rule #4: Never flaunt your assets around white guys, they are very insecure

rule #5: Never confide in co-workers. They are not your friends, they are your future competition. Any information will be used against you to gain a leg up

rule #6: Never let them know that you need that job. Always hint that you have options and it's easy for you to walk away.
If you discuss private school for your kids, you being the breadwinner etc.. They will know you need that job and the fuckery will begin.
Join your industry groups, network professionally with people outside of your organization, work on self-development without your field silently.


Do this and your corporate life will be a breeeeeessssssss

church!!!!

 

[Spectrum]

Do this and your corporate life will be a BREEEEEESSSSSSSS

No Drew

 

[water]

No Drew

You got it

 

[MadWun]

At my company, a guy got fired because he was mouthing off to the company president/CEO over a video game.

Our CEO is a HUGE MMO/RPG game player, and this dude started talking bad about some shit that went down when they played the night before.

Within a week, the dude was fired

I was happy because the dude was an asshole anyways.

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

who dat?

the more effective fan just says "good game" that's ether cause the boss knows it wasn't and they both know it wasn't


that yelling drew brees shit with a boss door close opening it up?

i hope the saints got a job for their fans who act like dumb asses

 

[playahaitian]

who dat?

the more effective fan just says "good game" that's ether cause the boss knows it wasn't and they both know it wasn't


that yelling drew brees shit with a boss door close opening it up?

i hope the saints got a job for their fans who act like dumb asses

there has been dead silence since...

supposedly the client laughed but the boss was not amused in the least

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

there has been dead silence since...

supposedly the client laughed but the boss was not amused in the least

time and place lol

 

[LSN]

nothing wrong w/ talking sports @ all...your coworker was just being a total ass...he got away w/ making it personal and joking the boss a few times...but to scream when he has a client in the office? nothing to do w/ sports EVERYTHING to do w/ knowing there's a time and a place for certain shit

 

[LSN]

the thing about that is....my job is so fuckin laid back....we have happy hour here at work. they allow us to drink at our desks. they push around coolers filled with different choices of beer.....if u got your own liquor, feel free to pour up.....passin out jello shots and shit. i've never been in an environment like this in my life. im never leaving this place.

shit I'm bout to quit and come apply for a job