On a different note, I need to take time to reflect on my work. Self therapy. Lately things have been kind of tough to deal with. There are a lot of issues at work, most of them personal, but people have a hard time keeping personal stuff personal. Does that make sense? I suppose I am a little guilty myself. I have a tendency to really internalize things, take things personally. In the last ten years I have really improved my character. I have gained confidence. I have learned to let things go and choose my battles. I have learned more effective ways of talking to difficult people. I am still not used to getting that slap in the face that comes out of nowhere. I am sure everyone has had that happen a time or two. Have you even taken the extra steps to go above and beyond? Stepped outside of your comfort zone for the sake of diplomacy? Had the boss praise you for your leadership qualities, but when the opportunity arises for a new challenge, it is given away to some random person who doesn't really have much of anything to do with your job? It has left me discouraged and confused.
Yes, I am there for the kids, but it is also nice to grow professionally. So many things are broken, and I'm just trying to fix them when no one else will.
