Cliques in the Workplace

From group meetings to sitting at the lunch table. Cliques in the workplace are all over. Not getting involved or learning to adapt to this "game" could seriously injure your chance of job / career survival.

Oftentimes we think that along with a new job we have new responsibilities, new endeavors and new people to meet and engage with at work. Those co-workers could sever your chances of getting to the number 1 spot instantly by your non-outgoing and neglect to attend after hour functions and birthday gatherings.

*sarcasm*

Maintaining a healthy and "social" relationship with your co-workers is essential to your advancement. Believe it or not if you don't make yourself available enough to at least laugh at a funny joke in your cubicle or attend Johnny's birthday fiesta as well as your always by yourself because you feel you do not relate! *sigh* This could hurt your chances of either keeping your job or effect your chances of advancement with that specific employer.

Cliques stick together and help each other out even if you do the same type of work someone is bound to exceed and leave the pack behind. So rather be an outsider get in the game and play to win!

*Easier said then done? Try it. If not ask me questions I'll assist you.
What are YOUR thoughts. Are you in a clique at work?