Not Crying at Work
I was kind of amazed to realize I have not had a serious crying fit at my new job (the only day last winter I shed some tears was about the other job). I am not a big crier to begin with, and something has to be very, very serious or upsetting for me to lose my cool at work. But when I do... wear your rainboots. (Being on anti-anxiety/depression meds also makes it harder to summon enough emotion for the floodgates). Of course, some people have jobs where they never cry, and would never even think of doing such a thing at the workplace. More power to you. I used to be that way. I think. Maybe at my first job. My problem is that most intense emotions -- anger, sadness, grief -- sets me off.
I suppose people who work at hospice houses are expected to cry sometimes, and for obvious reasons. But probably not for the reasons that I did. Gosh, I'm glad to be done with that job. Even when I wake up and think about all the things awaiting me at work/home, I can still smile when I remember I don't have to go to the Other Job. The desk I use is My Desk. My pens/scissors/notepads/decorations never disappear. People want to know what I think. Folks live the mission, instead of just talking about some idealized world. And it's fun.
Here's to being professional, not sorrowfull and angry.
I suppose people who work at hospice houses are expected to cry sometimes, and for obvious reasons. But probably not for the reasons that I did. Gosh, I'm glad to be done with that job. Even when I wake up and think about all the things awaiting me at work/home, I can still smile when I remember I don't have to go to the Other Job. The desk I use is My Desk. My pens/scissors/notepads/decorations never disappear. People want to know what I think. Folks live the mission, instead of just talking about some idealized world. And it's fun.
Here's to being professional, not sorrowfull and angry.