MX274 Work Week Testing Series
Day One - Normal self, felt a bit peppier after application. Work went smoothly with the few coworkers around me. Smell lasted quite a while, but the grapfruit is most dominant. I smelled it the next morning while blow drying my hair.
Day Two - Major major discussions, for which I was caught NOT wearing it! Grr!!
Day Three - Major conversation with the Boss; decided to move me to a new project area, new office and new responsibilities. Boss started the meeting feeling “disconnected” form me, but at the end, we were happy and back in our groove. I am trying to wear this stuff to decrease my intimidation factor at work. I have long suspected that she doesn’t like me chiefly due to feeling threatened or intimidated by me. Several comments she made in the meeting seemed to indicate she wants much more control over my schedule. However, the pheros seemed to accentuate my message of subordination to her. She left the meeting feeling like she had transmitted her message and it was received loud and clear; she then asked if there were things she could change to better accommodate me - we had a lengthy discussion on work style and better synergy together. Overall, I think the pheros helped to transmit my message to her, as well as help her feel more appreciative and connected to me.
Day Four: Noticed a pattern of increased interaction and friendliness/willingness to talk from people i am already close to. Friends become more friendly. No discernible effect on the Boss Lady.
Day Five: Wearing MX274 w/no cover, one male coworker walked by, saying he smelled sweet florals (wtf?) and felt soothed by my presence. It was slightly tongue in cheek. We designed and test new methods to inflict bodily harm on each other daily. Still no discernible effect on Boss Lady.
Observations:
After spraying, I feel a bit more grounded and connected. No matter what stress I had before, I feel like it will all work out. I feel more confident in the outcome of the day. I feel more upbeat, a sense of “things working out,” a synergy of activity and intentions.
Noticed I was moderately motivated and focused on work activities after spraying.
Conclusions:
While I might feel or think that “it will all work out” clearly the Boss Lady does not. I have exposed her to it every other day now for two weeks and she has not changed any behavior pattern towards me at all. We had one heavy work discussion, where we were in close proximity for aprox 30 mins. The meeting ended on a much better note than it began, and she made slight overtures to extend a working relationship back to me. However, nothing substantial or productive has happened since.
This mix seems to be a dud for my target. It is not calming her, or increasing her empathy and teamwork vibes towards me. It is not inspiring teamwork or partnerships, nor is it allowing her to view me in a capable or partnership light.
With my co-workers, who are already socially friendly and like me, it has inspired increased friendliness, communication, and a desire to be around me.
NOT one to continue employing at work!! 