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| dramaqueen318 (guest) |
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Posted:01/22/2007 4:25 PM |
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I will try to make this short. I am in the media industry. I love what I do. I have been doing this line of work for years. I enjoy what I do for a living; I feel blessed to be able to pay my bills in this capacity. However,... I cannot comprehend a work environment that breeds on back stabbing and bad mouthing. The company I work for recently promoted the one employee who misses meetings without valid excuses, arrives late yet leaves work early, has been known to drink on the job. Basically, someone who does not always follow the rules. I have always been a firm believer in playing by the rules, doing what is right. Apparently, though in the entertainment industry one does not get ahead by playing "nice". Has anyone else ever encountered this: I have such a passion for what I do. I thank God he has allowed me to reach people by being a radio personality. Yet still, I cannot thrive in a place where the only employees who are praised are the ones who are "drinking buddies" or gossipers. Am I the only one in the world who feels sooooo disappointed by this sort of action in workplaces today????? (sorry, I guess I wasn't so short, after all.) God Bless...
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nosselwop41
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Posted:01/23/2007 8:43 AM |
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Oh wow. I know how you feel!
It's a bummer to passed up by someone who you feel is less qualified or one who likes to break all the rules to get ahead at work.
Unfortunately, in the work place (it's rampant in almost every work setting), our society has given creedence and acceptance to this type of behavior. You mention being a radio personality...maybe the other person has more of what your business is looking for and can "sell" that to the higher ups. I know it's not what you want to hear, but, in your industry and in the workplace, what is "sold" to the upper level people is, more often than not, "right is wrong, and wrong is right." YOU keep on being who YOU are....don't change for the world. Keep on being who GOD wants you to be and reflect that in your day to day work habits.
I know the few times I've been passed up I was angry and bitter. Just Satan's way of working himself into my life and thoughts. I'd think ill will of the person who was given what I wanted. I felt like I was working among the "enemy." When I relaxed about it, and let GOD WORK, I came out better in the long run and was at peace with myself and my coworker(s).
I would pray for this person's success. I know it sounds the opposite of what you should do, but, it's what we should do, even when it feels like we're being slighted. I would ask God to give me a forgiving heart and ask HIS forgiveness for not trusing in HIS plan for both of you. Go to this person and congratulate them on their "promotion" and let them know that you're praying for their success.
When we let go of the bitterness, jealosy, and envy, God helps us go further and thrive in areas of our life, where we think we aren't.
Remember...God has HIS devine plan for you, and for your coworker, too.
I'm praying for you and your coworker. God's glory is greater than all of us.
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| dramaqueen318 (guest) |
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Posted:01/23/2007 9:51 AM |
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thank you for your words...
In His love.
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