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I think that says more about you than anything..
If you care more about a persons politics more than the person themselves then your probably not going to be happy with anyone with your current mindset, you should look inward to see what it is that makes you focus so much on politics
Because sometimes what we like to call “politics”’is not politics at all. It’s racism or disrespect for the justice system or something else. I will never lose a friend over a true political issue, like what to do about immigration or the economy or health care or even abortion. But be careful that it is really the issue you are discussing and that you try to stick to facts.
That is why you shouldn’t speak politics or religion at work. Not everyone who you assume align with your thought process or beliefs do. We are in fact to work, not make friends. I do not see it as a you issue. It is natural for us to change our view point on a person when we find out things about them. Especially if it is something we feel very strongly about. We start to see little nuances that we look over before. It is apart of who we are as humans.
Given the nature of things and the direction of the your current political leaning will decide if I’m friends with you or not.
The people that are saying that says more about me are the ones likely being cut out of others lives. Some self reflection can be good for all of us.
This is why our country is so polarized. My political leanings are relatively easy to ascertain, but I will healthfully debate any issue. If you can't, and you precious feelings are so hurt you can't stand someone else's position on whatever, that makes you pretty sad. Healthy discourse is what our country was founded on.
They are funny, people like you. With very little information you have called a person sad and precious, but want to lecture us all about why we are so polarized? What if the co-workers political view‘s are that woman shouldn’t be able to vote and America is for white’s only? Sorry Charlie, there are some people with views I won’t waste my time debating.
If you are letting politics control your friendships then you may be the problem. You can have an opinion that’s different from other people and still get along
I agree ; I had/have friends who don't share my views. It don't matter until it matters 😌
In a word: yes. Prior job I had a coworker who was a bit older and knowledgeable. She was helpful, nice to me and was easy to work with. Politics came up. I said I “leaned conservative.” She took that to mean I agreed with her on all or most of her extreme Far Right views and frequently came to talk to me about them at work in inappropriate settings. It was embarrassing and her views and mine were not as aligned as she presumed.
The clincher came when she got her knickers in a knot because we had a Muslim coworker who she caught praying on her lunch hour. She went into a tizzy about it, reported it to HR, and then came to my desk to TELL me all about it. I wanted to crawl under my chair! I was heartbroken for the Muslim coworker.
Goodness! I am conservative too, but the constitution guarantees "freedom of religion." If she was in a Muslim country, she would want to be allowed to pray quietly to her God without harassment or gossip. And as a Christian, I'm reminded that God doesn't force anything on us and he wants us to speak truthfully AND act with love and compassion to others. Especially those who don't believe like us. I hope you expressed to her another way of thinking about it/responding to that situation. But I understand you may have been too uncomfortable. Especially since you said she was older than you. There IS a way to respectfully challenge an elder, though. I had to learn that myself.
I’ve learned things about people I liked (politics being just one) that have ruined it for me. I’m happy to have a debate with friends/family but that‘t not what work is for.
Rarely. It is usually easy to spot to liberals.
A political debate on here too?! I was always taught no politics or religion at work, were not at work to debate view points. Just do your work.
I am a chair for a local political third party. Everyone hates my stances due to it doesn't fit right or left. If someone's political stances caused me not to like someone I would have no friends or family that I would speak with.
I have more friends who are polar opposite from me where our politics are concerned, but I make it a point to never discuss that topic. Will even warn some if they try to dive into that subject. They know how I feel, and respect my wishes to divert the conversation. Honestly they are shocked at how I align politically because I’m “such a nice person”. I would miss out on some great people if I let politics get in the mix.
There will always be things about people that we don't always agree with. If you like the person otherwise, and their political opinions aren't causing friction in the workplace, they are free to hold those beliefs, just as you are. We are very fortunate to live in a country where we even have the option of expressing different political beliefs and can (hopefully) discuss them in a calm, rational manner - it's how we learn and grow. To automatically dismiss someone's friendship because they don't hold your same political views is divisive and will limit your worldview perspective. Do you want to live your life in an echo chamber, only befriending people who think exactly like you?
So has everyone been overall very slow the past 1-2 yrs in regard to property claim volume. My company keeps saying it’s slow industry wide but there’s definitely more going on with my company I believe. Just trying to get an idea how busy Or not busy everyone is now.