Message #40859

[guest587]

It's the same in my work environment. I am surrounded by women. All of whom voice their frustrations to me- about each other, about customers. At one point I was considered an equal with one of the ladies there, she was only there a little less than a year compared to me. We are both the, "right hand man"(or woman) for the store owner. We share almost equal responsibility. But now I get the feeling I annoy her. I feel her hatred sometimes and it would pull me into negative attitude. I am overcoming it by deciding not to allow the irritability of another to stop me from treating people with kindness. Just because one is ignorant of their own behavior, does not mean I need to drown in it or worse- lash out to others who haven't a clue.

We are forced to work together, and so in this instance, all I can do is work on my self. I have made the decision that I am not going to become angry. If I do I am going to remove the undesirable thought and focus on a greater truth. Like serving the customers that walk in and out- and keeping my self busy. I have decided that I will try to become so much better at the job that I won't have time to think twice about someones off-putting behavior. I pray for this person, and realize they still use me when they need me. And so I won't let my Ego or emotions about it get in the way.

And, if the situation does not improve, I understand I am seeking a career that pays more so as to secure financial independence either way. This is the year I gain financial independence, and secure a winning attitude. The obstacles are there to help me grow.