“Ooh, I haven’t checked your blog for ages!” One of my colleagues chirped today during lunchtime.
I then said NOOOOOOOOOOOOO please don’t do that. I’ve been bitching about you on my blog lately.
Haha, not sure if she knew I was joking.
But it got me thinking about those moments when something happens at work or work-related and you so want to vent.
FB? No because every colleague has friended you
Twitter? Maybe, because not many of them are there but then my tweets aren’t protected so…
Blog? Until I told this colleague that I had one… maybe
Personally, I find the best way to deal with that is to tell the colleague in a firm but nice way that enough is enough already. I definitely won’t take to cyberspace… unless I create a fake ID.
And once I get home, I inhale a glass of wine and I usually feel better after chatting to DH about it.
BigTomsMom 
Well said,way too much venting is done in cyber space especially FB
Well said,way too much venting is done in cyber space especially FB
If you want to see an overkill of cyberspace venting, check http://www.lamebook.com. Can’t believe how stupid people can be! But ja, agreed.
If you want to see an overkill of cyberspace venting, check http://www.lamebook.com. Can’t believe how stupid people can be! But ja, agreed.
I usually chat to hubby about it or put it on my blog (so far I think I’m still anonymous!)
I usually chat to hubby about it or put it on my blog (so far I think I’m still anonymous!)
glass of wine sounds so awesome rite now …
glass of wine sounds so awesome rite now …
My motto is: if you wouldn’t say it in person or in public, don’t put it in cyberspace.
My motto is: if you wouldn’t say it in person or in public, don’t put it in cyberspace.
I created Gobetween so that I can vent as often as I like :)It is good therapy.
I created Gobetween so that I can vent as often as I like :)It is good therapy.
Poor Mr Parent does bear the brunt of my moans too.
Poor Mr Parent does bear the brunt of my moans too.
YEP!!! AGREED!!!! to the inhaling a glass of wine!have a great weekend.
YEP!!! AGREED!!!! to the inhaling a glass of wine!have a great weekend.
Haha. Thanks, you too!
Haha. Thanks, you too!
It helps to have a patient, rational ear.
It helps to have a patient, rational ear.
Hmm clever.
Hmm clever.
Indeedy
Indeedy
🙂 Mommy’s little helper…
🙂 Mommy’s little helper…
Aren’t you that chick who works down the passage on the 7th floor? 🙂
Aren’t you that chick who works down the passage on the 7th floor? 🙂
OMW, I almost wet myself. Funny.
OMW, I almost wet myself. Funny.
jaaaa.
jaaaa.
Hehehehe give me a heart attack why don’t you 🙂
Hehehehe give me a heart attack why don’t you 🙂
lol!blogs are a good way to vent but sometimes one wants to vent anonymously. hubby is the poor one who has to listen to all my stories as well.
lol!blogs are a good way to vent but sometimes one wants to vent anonymously. hubby is the poor one who has to listen to all my stories as well.
I love venting here coz most times everyone is on your side, hehe. None of my colleagues know I blog here, I don’t think they know what blogging is, they’re mostly on facebook. My name & pic pretty much gives me away, if they were to come here, but you know what, tough! Hehe
I love venting here coz most times everyone is on your side, hehe. None of my colleagues know I blog here, I don’t think they know what blogging is, they’re mostly on facebook. My name & pic pretty much gives me away, if they were to come here, but you know what, tough! Hehe
I know some people who have anonymous accounts where they can vent, and others who use different names, but have a community of support around them. There are the obvious professional risks involved in talking about your work/employer/colleagues online, but it’s also important to express yourself. Glad your husband is a chatter/listener.
I know some people who have anonymous accounts where they can vent, and others who use different names, but have a community of support around them. There are the obvious professional risks involved in talking about your work/employer/colleagues online, but it’s also important to express yourself. Glad your husband is a chatter/listener.
Thank goodness for hubbies!
Thank goodness for hubbies!
Like your attitude.
Like your attitude.
Hmmm… anonymous account you say?
Hmmm… anonymous account you say?
Clever girl.
Clever girl.