Without condition

Knowing that there's someone out there who loves you, at all times, just as you are, is one of the chief comforts people get from religion.

Work not yellow enough

I attended a team-building session at work today that included a profile of my work style. In addition to descriptions of my strengths and weaknesses and preferred communication styles, there was a page that listed the features of Ellen's ideal work environment. Here's what it said that should include:

• Bright, motivational, inspirational posters and prints abound.
• She sees the impact and results of her efforts.
• The culture promotes a democratic management style.
• Information is openly and freely available and exchanged.
• There is ample opportunity to express ideas.
• The emphasis is on informality and tapping in to inner creativity.
• Her inspirational vision is nurtured.
• She has freedom from authority and bureaucracy.
• She can question the ruiles and the traditional ways of doing things.
• A flexible approach is taken to the specification of hours and days worked.

I'd say these are all true of me.

Not one - not ONE - applies to my current work situation.

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