- Mood:
Confused
As thankful and grateful as i am for having so many caring and understanding colleagues in the office, sometimes i wonder why i even bother to be understanding to some. As frustrated as i am by some, i cannot even begin to imagine the frustration and unpleasantness felt by those of more senior position with more responsibility. I really salute people like Jason or Raymond or Ayon, especially Ayon, because he can smile through the most HORRIBLE deadline, and Jason for not killing himself sooner, and Raymond for not turning into a horrible emo person.
Something happened at the office, those close to me know of my frustration. I have tried to be patient and understanding yet some continue to test my tolerance. I'm not of a senior position, in fact, most of the time i am a medium (wo)man trying to soften the blow from my leader/superior to my team mates, or to defend them when i know they could not have any more time and energy to modify something from scratch. Of course if i need to be blunt i will be; i have to be a clown if i have to; or a canteen lady for providing treats if spirits need to be lifted, as i do not have the power (like giving incentives or raise) to encourage my team mates, sometimes i even take their task and make them mine when i could have just shove the work back to them. So i do whatever that is in my power to motivate people, because honestly, this industry is harsh and heartless when it comes to deadline. Still its pointless to live life grumpy, thats why i only take 2 sec to get grumpy, move on, and continue working. Yes i rant, yes i complain, yes i show my frustration, but i never give up on my work. I may slow down, but i will shift into 5th gear very soon.
See thats my viewpoint of life, why do you frown through every situation that you know is unfair and not to your liking when you can hum a tune to lift your spirit? Part of becoming a Christian that i have learn is never to let frustration get to you and always sing a tune as you work in the darkness. I love the strength my faith brought me, and when i am down i always remind myself that God will never give you a burden too heavy to carry, He will provide you the tools to make your life easier, you just have to keep an open heart and open mind to find them. I like to sleep over my problem, and my anger and frustration goes away after i'm fully engrossed with my work. I try not to keep any grudges and remain professional, but lately that has been getting more and more difficult because they keep reminding me why i was frustrated with them in the first place.