Old 06-02-2010, 09:20 AM
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Freedom1990
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The world is full of difficult, not-so-nice people.

I've had the opportunity to work with many over the years at various jobs.

One that comes to mind is a manager I had at Casey's General Stores where I worked in the kitchen.

Her supervisory skills sucked. Her people skills were even worse.

I'd tell myself each day that it was X amount of hours that day I would be around her, and the rest of the day without!

I knew that job wasn't forever, and I reminded myself of that too!

I worked hard at not letting her take up space in my head rent-free.

I stayed active in my recovery through AA.

I read the Big Book a lot-especially the sections on resentment.

My back eventually went south on me. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, and was subsequently fired because I could no longer do the heavy lifting required for my position.

A few months later that manager put her resignation in, and gave a month's notice. Apparently corporate had been unhappy with her a long time and fired her the day after she put in her resignation.

We all have consequences for our actions/behaviors. If I pay the electric bill on time, I have electricity! That's a good consequence!

Somewhere along the way, that counselor will have consequences too.

Try to be the bigger person and get something out of your remaining sessions in spite of her.

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