• Do what you have to do.
  • Ask your boss to speak to the chief financial officer directly.
  • Appeal to the Chief Financial Officer.

            

Corporate Dominatrix Matrix Scoring

Give yourself one point for every a, two points for every b, and three points for every c.

- If you got a score of 25 or more, you’re highly dominant—an Amazon or a Queen.
- If you got a score between 15 and 25, you’re moderately dominant—a Goddess, Governess or Nurse.
- If you got a score of 15 and lower, you’re imperceptibly dominant—a seemingly submissive Schoolgirl.

Highly dominant—You realize the importance of clout and a trusty riding crop. As a Queen or Amazon, you’re inclined to stand up for yourself and not back away from confrontation. You rise to any challenge with zeal. But be careful, you need to be mindful of authority and not buck management too much. You may still need to develop a discerning mechanism to be a Corporate Dominatrix.

Moderately dominant—You want to have your cake and eat it, too. As the Goddess, Governess or Nurse, you’re trying to strike a balance between doing what’s right for yourself, what’s right for your company and what’s right for your colleagues. Balancing on a corporate tightrope can be exhilarating, but it can also make you dizzy. Your equilibrium is critical as a Corporate Dominatrix.

Imperceptibly dominant/seemingly submissive—You want to remain in the bosom of the rank and file. As the Schoolgirl, you’re making sure you’re still the teacher’s pet, but that comes with dedication and hard work. Keep in mind that currying favor is okay once in a while, if it’s opportunistic, but don’t completely rely on it if you want to aspire to Corporate Dominatrix status.