"Wincing work weasels"

8 am, rushing to work
Straighten your tie & wipe that smirk,
Walk with the crowd, the boardroom awaits
Don't think like them, or you'll fall to bait,
Whispers loud, stares & greetings of the day
Sudden pin drop silence with nothing to say,
Proceedings begin, discussion finally arise
The break refreshments better be nice!
Trying very hard, being absolutely sincere
They speak only what others want to hear,
This becomes the code of conduct
You'll be heard, all you need is some luck,
Strategies, arguments & work in line
The floor is open, with an invisible 'Stop' sign,
Smiles so cold and glares that warm
Putting a facade without a qualm,
The corporate DNA boiling high
You're the catch-of-the-day if you sigh,
Global cooperation, cultural harmony
The deal is yours, just show me the money,
You are either bright, or great with the gab
But if you have the looks, the cats in the bag
Walk and sleep your proposal today
Sweet talk, and you might just get your way,
The lunch hour race runs out fast
Lick the management's tray, or you'll end up last,
Few more hours to endure, time for coffee
Catch a wink on the call, break the monotony
Like a child in school, you sense the time
The imaginary bell, revelry and wine
Night so black , stars shining bright
Mock you loud for missing all daylight
Bid farewell, throw the last pence worth
Now is when the great ideas take birth,
Network hard, get the secrets out
Get famous and speak them out loud,
Being on top of your job, meeting each deadline
And in knowing the scandals you must shine,
If you can't cope, can't stand the politics
Just pretend to understand, cheer & wink,
Don't beat your head on that wall
The only thing you can break into is a bawl,
There is no escape, no right or wrong
Just go with the flow, sing the song,
Learn the tricks, do as the grinning slugs do
Simply nod enthusiastically, and say "I agree with you",
Come next day, repeat of chores
Time to blend in, mingle with the bores,
8 am, rushing to work
Straighten your tie & wipe that smirk.