The Ruling Clique
The office -- just like in high school -- is usually dominated by a ruling clique. The members of this group support each other; their solidarity can be quite remarkable. At first glance, the employees in the top clique may look like the regular rank-and-file. There will always be few senior staffers, but they are not necessarily -- even unlikely -- to be big bosses. Nevertheless, if you run afoul of the ruling clique, and you are in big trouble. These individuals are quite likely to be "above the law" , with the boss always on their side. Watch out!
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