You know I work with a considerable number of girls. Ok Women, to be more politically correct =))
I've had female bosses, female peers and female staff reporting to me. The whole food chain, as it were. So although that doesn't make me an expert in the Psychology of Female Behaviour, I have developed my own observations and
Mananalysis of the supposedly gentler of the Homo
sapiens =))
And having had the 'misfortune' of experiencing the whole gamut of different Archetypes at work yesterday, I am compelled to give you all a little insight into my little insights.
In my 'insightful' mind, all women can be broadly characterized into one of 8 different groups.
The Pretty, Capable (work-wise) and High EQ - Rarer than a Siberian White Tiger(ess) and really in danger of going the way of the DoDo, these are God's gift to Man-kind. Very very high in demand but only the rich, mature but not necessarily handsome CEOs and VPs get to bed them. Make (Wet)Dream lady-bosses =))
The Ugly, Capable and High EQ - They too survive very well in the corporate environment. The fact that they are ugly is actually a god-send because it takes the distraction away from their excellent abilities at operations and skills in working the ground. Excellent middle managers.
The Pretty, Capable and Low EQ - The proverbial Bitches. Their ruthlessness and lack of tact is balanced by their magnificent
mien. So Useless Men submit willingly if they are bosses and condone them stupidly if they are peers or subordinates.
The Ugly, Capable and Low EQ - Even bigger Bitches but loathed because they are not good to look at. These unfortunate souls end up having to over-compensate for their lack of physical attributes by being meaner, grumpier and more defensive than a 10-man Arsenal Wall. They still get the job done though, but at what price?
The Pretty, Incapable and High EQ - Can get along with everyone. Knows how to work the ground. But when it comes to delivering the goods, fail miserably. There is a
Hokkien saying for these kinda females,
good to look at but not good to eat, at least in the work context. But as sexual partners, that's another story =))
The Ugly, Incapable and High EQ - You can talk to them and they make good listeners/friends. But little else, sadly. Won't go far.
The Pretty, Incapable and Low EQ - Bimbo alert! But oh so good as eye-candy and for decorating the office pantry. Great as Receptionists too or for any other low-end solo tasks when they are not required to work in a team.
The Ugly, Incapable and Low EQ - Need I say more? Destined for a life-time of mothering a brood of fugly children and vacuuming the floor =/
After this, I am packing up and moving to Kazahkstan before I am lynched and have my testicles dangled from a tree =))