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Is there a key to being able to work in an office but avoid office politics?! I would love to know, but fear that either you have to play or leave.
 

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Is there a key to being able to work in an office but avoid office politics?! I would love to know, but fear that either you have to play or leave.
Yes - become a manager

then you can endlessly play the 'It's not my problem, YOU sort it out! ' card
 

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never say never!

What's the actual issue causing the office politics?

It is never... I am not moving country for a job I don't want!

It's complicated, but maybe I just don't like being told what to do when I know there is something wrong, but I have no ability to tell anyone about it.
 

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eat sardines at your desk people will soon leave you alone :)
 

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It is never... I am not moving country for a job I don't want!

It's complicated, but maybe I just don't like being told what to do when I know there is something wrong, but I have no ability to tell anyone about it.
Can't your gripe upwards to your boss? That's the usual direction gripes tend to go?
 

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Not technically no, but I could make myself very unpopular.
It's hard to advise with so few details

Can't you explain what's happening without being super specific if that's the problem ;)
 

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It's hard to advise with so few details

Can't you explain what's happening without being super specific if that's the problem ;)

Ok so, let's say there is a project in an area I have a lot of expertise in. I offered to help and was told rudely to keep my nose out. Now I know the output of the project has errors in.
 

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Ok so, let's say there is a project in an area I have a lot of expertise in. I offered to help and was told rudely to keep my nose out. Now I know the output of the project has errors in.
You offered help at the beginning, it was rebuffed, not sure you have anything to gain now as you may come across a bit 'I told you so' which won't be what you want
 

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You offered help at the beginning, it was rebuffed, not sure you have anything to gain now as you may come across a bit 'I told you so' which won't be what you want

I just want to get to the right answer. If I can't do that in my job then I'm not sure what my job is!

I am worried we will be telling a lot of people to do things wrong internally. Maybe I should just care less?!
 

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I just want to get to the right answer. If I can't do that in my job then I'm not sure what my job is!

I am worried we will be telling a lot of people to do things wrong internally. Maybe I should just care less?!
Only you know that...

It's a shame that having a chat with someone would have such a negative impact on your work (or that you are even worried about that!)
 

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Only you know that...

It's a shame that having a chat with someone would have such a negative impact on your work (or that you are even worried about that!)

Yes, but unfortunately that is the state of affairs. Think I am on the road out..
 

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Yes, I agree - just care less. You said that you have offered to help already and that they rejected this, so focus on what you are being asked to do and hold your head up high. I do get that this is not easy when you are in the situation though. Have you thought about applying for other jobs?
 

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