Fuck the Game...

It has come to my attention that there is an ever-emerging trend of "playing games" in many facets of life. Dating, Employment, Government, hell, even interacting with friends. So often you see employment ads, conversations, personal ads, and politicians who long for constituents who "don't play games". The funny thing is, everyone plays the game but, deep down, no one likes it. Much as Dane Cook theorized with Monopoly. At some point, you throw down your piece on the board, scatter the houses and scream "Fuck this game, I quit!"

Well, in my search for employment I've come to just such a situation. HR people are some of the few that actually enjoy playing the game. I have surmised that this is because they are, in fact, the banker. "Where'd you get the pink fifties you cheating whore?!"

They have all of the power, and no real punishment for not hiring you except having to find someone else. Fortunately for them, that person is probably behind you, and possibly weilding a knife. I had to buy more time for a job offer and as my Dad said "you don't want to lie, but you do need to omit some truth." This, to me, is fucking stupid.

I want to be honest. I want to be straightforward. Why? Makes me feel better, who knows. That's how I roll. I want to say "Look, I am waiting on another job offer to weigh the two." Can't do that. Why? Page 4, paragraph 2 in the Rule Book: "See Rule 1". Rule 1: PLAY THE FUCKING GAME!

I did, and I got my extension but it makes me wonder...

What if I didn't NEED a job. What if I was applying to see if I could get it. Oooh, money trays gettin' further away isn't it. Not so powerful now because I am not afraid to lose. I figure if everyone just played it straight, Monopoly would be fun. But nope, The Game is designed with one purpose in mind. Get yours, fuck the rest of em.

Well the buck stops here. Employment, Friends, Dating, Life. I'm not playing anymore. I quit. You want me, I'll be at the Dominoes table where it's an honest competition. You ask a question, you get an answer instead of a calculated pre-screened response. You say something, it is because you are being honest. One drop in the bucket probably won't matter but know this: If I like or love you, I'll be honest about. If I want a job, I'll tell you. If I don't, I'll tell you. If I have something to say, you can believe it.

You don't need a Rule Book when noone is trying to figure out how to cheat






Like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc or Aphrodite...