Sickness
is evidently the way my body tells me to STFU and SLOW DOWN. It used to be that I had just worked several months straight, but now it seems that just a single month will ruin me. Not having time to rest isn't quite the issue, as its more the issue that I'm not resting AT HOME. Even when I'm out and about, or sitting quietly somewhere, I don't have the resting-bonus of being at home in my safe space.
I called out of work, which is probably the first time in a long-ass time. That's mostly because I spent most of my time in the bathroom this morning. Even if I'm throwing up, I can still make it to work, but I really didn't feel like shitting my pants all day. That's gross.
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I've been 'dealing' with my managers a lot more frequently, and I'm happy to report that other people are doing the same at their various jobs. It's nice to hear people not taking bullshit anymore, simply for the sake of 'customer service'. I noted that ever since we renovated Nage to look more classy, we've gotten an overall bitchier and snobbier clientele. The press has brought in more annoying and more tactless, entitled assholes. To top it off, management is coming down on us. When I feel attacked, I defend myself, and then they're surprised at my 'attitude'. Sure, I'm really catty, but I'm also convinced that they get very uncomfortable at the poignancy with which I direct my comments. One manager stated that: "We're not getting along anymore, and we need to."
There's a difference, to me, between functioning as two adults in our given roles when we enter the workplace. The difference is that you don't need to boss me around. Tone is incredibly important to me. If you sound annoyed or bitchy, I'll respond in kind. I'm a creature of reciprocity, and I'm tired of rewarding bad behaviour. The job will get done regardless of your tone, but your tone will decide the response you get from me.
I understand that there are pressures from above, but since neither manager seem to have anything resembling a backbone when it comes to the owner, the best they can do is take it out on us. Thus the trickle-down effect begins, and it's rather devastating to morale across the board. Sadly, business owners never seem concerned with the humanity, morale or feelings of their staff. They care about figures.
With my own company, I'll strive to continually see people as people. The goal is not profit, but sustainability.
I called out of work, which is probably the first time in a long-ass time. That's mostly because I spent most of my time in the bathroom this morning. Even if I'm throwing up, I can still make it to work, but I really didn't feel like shitting my pants all day. That's gross.
* * *
I've been 'dealing' with my managers a lot more frequently, and I'm happy to report that other people are doing the same at their various jobs. It's nice to hear people not taking bullshit anymore, simply for the sake of 'customer service'. I noted that ever since we renovated Nage to look more classy, we've gotten an overall bitchier and snobbier clientele. The press has brought in more annoying and more tactless, entitled assholes. To top it off, management is coming down on us. When I feel attacked, I defend myself, and then they're surprised at my 'attitude'. Sure, I'm really catty, but I'm also convinced that they get very uncomfortable at the poignancy with which I direct my comments. One manager stated that: "We're not getting along anymore, and we need to."
There's a difference, to me, between functioning as two adults in our given roles when we enter the workplace. The difference is that you don't need to boss me around. Tone is incredibly important to me. If you sound annoyed or bitchy, I'll respond in kind. I'm a creature of reciprocity, and I'm tired of rewarding bad behaviour. The job will get done regardless of your tone, but your tone will decide the response you get from me.
I understand that there are pressures from above, but since neither manager seem to have anything resembling a backbone when it comes to the owner, the best they can do is take it out on us. Thus the trickle-down effect begins, and it's rather devastating to morale across the board. Sadly, business owners never seem concerned with the humanity, morale or feelings of their staff. They care about figures.
With my own company, I'll strive to continually see people as people. The goal is not profit, but sustainability.