Tuesday, October 06, 2009

3:01 PM

I realize that there is even a hierarchy for complaints. You don't go into a conversation thinking I want to have a commiserating session because there is definitely a difference to the level of grouses you have. Unless you are complaining about the same thing, which would make it bitching.

Here is the hierarchy of complaints, something I gathered from all my friends, who somehow seem to be not as happy before. Welcome to working life.

1. Financial difficulties. Nothing spells misery more than debts, except perhaps more debts.
2. Overloaded with work. While finances make the top of the list, this is the most frequent complaint. You can't spew your frustrations about finances to everyone as it is somewhat a private matter, but workload is THE COMPLAINT. Most socially accepted. It seems you gain an immediate group of friends once you contributing to this particular conversation.
3. Office politics. Working is hard enough, but you have to deal with more human-related problems? Start your bitching man!
4. Family problems. 'Nuff said.
5. General unhappiness. "Why is my life so boring?" "I have no life!"

Having nothing to do at work never makes it to the list. Because people assume you are enjoying your slacking time. Having nothing challenging at work doesn't make the list as well. Because, well, it apparently does not tire you out as much as "the amount of work I have".