Today I had to call a former place of employment.
Things didn't necessarily end well--it's the only place I've ever been let go from--but I was going to leave anyway, they just beat me to the punch. Gave me this whole story on how terrible they felt to let me go and blah blah, so I washed my hands of them and carried on with life. Things are great now and I'm really in a great place.
I got this letter in the mail from them and had to call them about it after I couldn't resolve things through a website, and it took me a while to psych myself up for it. I wondered if they'd give me the whole air that they did me a favor in letting me go, or what they'd do.
They didn't. They were cold, strictly business. Which is fine, except that I've known them since I was four. Before working there, that's not how it was. Then they pursued me to work for them for months until I agreed. I gave them two years of my life. But now they've made their bed and are lying in it, happy as can be with the new lady they hired.
I was so upset after the call. Frustrated beyond all reason. I don't even know what I expected, but they made me feel like an idiot somehow, and I remembered how this used to be my daily life.
Then I thought about the type of people I've realized they are, and the type of people they hang around with. And if that's what I have to be to get their approval, I don't want it.
This isn't a lone opinion, it's confirmed through many people who have encountered them, even still as I meet people who have crossed their path and now cross mine.
I can't tell you how good it is to work for people with character. People who aren't selfish. People who are understanding, yet know what they want from an employee. People who guide you in how to be that without shutting you down. People who are great at running a business in a way to keep employees rather than what is oh too common.
I like who I am. I'm glad to be who I am. And regardless of how the terrible people of the world try to use me or make me feel, screw them. I'd rather be me.
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ReplyDeleteHello Emilee. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India. I am glad to stop by your profile and the blog post. Our The life is shaped and made strong when we come across difficult people and situations but the Lord works every thing for our good. I am blessed and feel privileged to get connected with you as well as know you through your profile on the blogger and the blog post because of who you are in the Lord Jesus Christ. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, strengthened and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 37 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the broken hearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come to Mumbai with your friends to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends. Also wishing you a blessed and a Christ centered rest of the year 2016
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