One more thing that is bothering me....since I'm in "a mood".....
I have been getting quite a few emails from folks on Linkedin and Facebook telling me "I need to help them find a job." This is from people I know and don't know. Um.....are you paying me? That'd be a big NO. I love helping people. I do. And I always try to do it. But I've been getting really frustrated lately because I think people are way too entitled (and folks don't realize that my time is valuable and I have quite a few things going on). Don't expect my assistance. Ask for it. I don't *need* to help anyone. And I can't help everyone (though I'd like to try). For some reason I feel like everyone needs my help....needs me to run the show....wants me to take the lead in a relationship......but when is it my turn to be taken care of? When is someone going to help me?! I don't ask for it. Maybe that's my prob. I think people should ask if they can help me just like they ask what I can do for them. I always offer my assistance to people. Always. But I think a lot of folks just feel that entitlement like they're owed assistance without working for something or paying it forward. Well, to you I say "bullocks!"
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Hey - you NEED to help me find a job. Get on it.
ReplyDeleteFunny.....real funny.....because it's true.
ReplyDeleteYou know what it is? You are competent, awesome, smart, efficient, organized, active...what blows about that is, everyone assumes you don't need help or taking care of. Seriously, sometimes it sucks to be good at what you do.
ReplyDeleteI'll take care of you Dori! At dinner.
I am going to want to be held at dinner, Hixxy...just held...
ReplyDeleteBut I know what you're saying. I appreciate the compliment. I'm sure you can relate that it sometimes gets tiring being strong. It gets tiring always helping others when I don't feel I get a lot in return. But I know I enjoy being a support system for others and I would never change that. It makes me feel good. But sometimes I'd like someone to ask how they can help me. Doesn't happen often. But again, I like that others can turn to me. I just feel that sometimes it's expected and not appreciated. Blah!