This piece is very reflective of the workplace. And it's beautifully written. But the more I think about it, I think we have to be "Glinda's". Being Glinda gives us the opportunity to succeed and get ahead. How can you get anywhere if you're being hunted like Elphaba? The Wicked metaphor is brilliant here, btw. It really does make me think about who I want to be. The stories you shared in the piece are layered, as well. Like the first story about your friend - she's in a lose-lose. Either she snitches on her boss who trusted her or she risks getting fired herself (if the company finds out about the relationship or if her now subordinate claims sexual harassment). Similar to Glinda and Elphaba, she's in a lose-lose. And the second story with your other friend, he/she doesn't want to risk being seen as 'difficult' by sharing that this particular colleague makes others in the office uncomfortable. That is so relatable.
This piece is very reflective of the workplace. And it's beautifully written. But the more I think about it, I think we have to be "Glinda's". Being Glinda gives us the opportunity to succeed and get ahead. How can you get anywhere if you're being hunted like Elphaba? The Wicked metaphor is brilliant here, btw. It really does make me think about who I want to be. The stories you shared in the piece are layered, as well. Like the first story about your friend - she's in a lose-lose. Either she snitches on her boss who trusted her or she risks getting fired herself (if the company finds out about the relationship or if her now subordinate claims sexual harassment). Similar to Glinda and Elphaba, she's in a lose-lose. And the second story with your other friend, he/she doesn't want to risk being seen as 'difficult' by sharing that this particular colleague makes others in the office uncomfortable. That is so relatable.
I appreciate you for taking the time to read this piece! I agree with your perspective!! And you made my day!!!