Darn Good Administrator

by Yolanda Shabazz

The EEOC cannot prove that I discriminate. 
I guess next I’ll be blamed for these people always being late.
It’s true, I do, run a tight ship.
Only because these people are just not equipped
I’ve been training and cross training, but not anymore
About that 20-day suspension, it’s whatever I say it’s for.
No! No! No! I’ve never perpetrated any frauds.
Excuse me one moment while I peruse the time cards.

After all, it’s true, they steal company time.
And that’s not their only serious crime.
Just look at this! Another serious mistake.
See why I’m needed. I don’t know how much more I can take.
Yes, I have a rubber stamp...Time Off-Denied!
It’s due to a lack of coverage.  I have nothing to hide.
I can also explain the ones I’ve tried to indict.
Money was missing! Surely, you know, that’s not right.

Well, I have to admit, I do prefer a white administrative staff
It’s not that I’m a racist. These people would just be a laugh.
Disciplinary Action!  I use quite often for incompetency.
Infractions, I write up daily. It has become a necessity.		
These mess-ups are the fault of the staff. Really, it’s true!
What is a Darn Good Administrator like me supposed to do?
I’ve denied all transfers. I can fire them right now if I like.
I’ve kept up the pressure, hoping they would just take a hike.

Mandatory on-call, I can justify that pursuant to the rules.
Demotions are another option. I have had to use many tools.
Overtime is allowed, however, they don’t want to work
And, for proving the point, I should be made to look like a jerk!
Well, let me explain the BIG SECRET, off the record of course!
Subtle or overt, institutional racism is here to stay
Here’s another bulletin!
I’ve been given the key to this castle to keep it that way!




Darn Good Administrator by Yolanda Shabazz

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