Viennr
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Hello,
Let me start by saying thank you for all the inspiring words you brothers and sisters have shared here in TalkJesus. I can relate to some of the issues here and find your advices very helpful.
I quit my job 2 days ago due to lack of growth, poor management and my chronic sleeping disorder which caused me daytime fatigue significantly affecting my work performance.
Another main reason I quit is because of the terrible gossips, backbiting and unwholesome conversations in the workplace that have become so intolerable. I have never seen such a terrible case of those until now. I feel tense whenever I hear profanities and I'm not comfortable with lewd conversations but everyday I had to endure them at work. I'm surprised how some people can, without a hint of shame, have inappropriate conversations in a professional environment. :shock:
It's also sickening to see how a group of my co-workers would talk like they're the best of friends but when one is not around, others would speak lots of demeaning things about this person. They also thrive on gossip. They love talking about other people's lives and bad-mouthing them in many ways. I should know, I'm one of their victims.
Overall, my stay in my previous job had extremely shaken me emotionally. The people simply made our office a place where I dread to be. At the end of the day, I'd feel so filthy and sorry for myself not only because of hearing disgusting conversations but also because I found myself somehow participating in the gossips and backbiting.
I've experienced the hostility in our workplace since day one and I've had the feeling that I wouldn't last for a couple of months. I managed to stay for a year. The offensiveness combined with lack of career growth, poor management and my health condition prompted me to decide that it's time to quit my job and move on to a new career path.
One thing I learned in this experience is that WORDS CAN INDEED AFFECT AND INFLUENCE OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES. Bible says "no human can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison." And I couldn't agree more. The negativity has a way of sapping energy and passion. Besides being emotionally overwhelmed and stressed out by the kind of talks I hear in the office everyday, I've suffered paranoia, low self esteem and restlessness. If it wasn't for God's help, I've probably fell back to depression (which is another story).
Looking at at how I was able to endure those difficult times in the workplace, I'm just amazed at how God pulled me through. My strength comes from Him. No matter how bad I feel about myself, His love and mercy are new every morning, that's what I tell myself everyday. I certainly need God's forgiveness, healing, and renewal this time. It had been a difficult time and though I've quit, I find myself dealing with the lingering effects of negativity. I feel dull and out of life. I know it would take some time before i get back to myself.
I read somewhere that before speaking, first run whatever you have to say through these filters: a) Is it true? b.) Is it necessary? c.) Is it kind?. So much hurt and pain could be avoided if we practice these in our lives.
Let me start by saying thank you for all the inspiring words you brothers and sisters have shared here in TalkJesus. I can relate to some of the issues here and find your advices very helpful.
I quit my job 2 days ago due to lack of growth, poor management and my chronic sleeping disorder which caused me daytime fatigue significantly affecting my work performance.
Another main reason I quit is because of the terrible gossips, backbiting and unwholesome conversations in the workplace that have become so intolerable. I have never seen such a terrible case of those until now. I feel tense whenever I hear profanities and I'm not comfortable with lewd conversations but everyday I had to endure them at work. I'm surprised how some people can, without a hint of shame, have inappropriate conversations in a professional environment. :shock:
It's also sickening to see how a group of my co-workers would talk like they're the best of friends but when one is not around, others would speak lots of demeaning things about this person. They also thrive on gossip. They love talking about other people's lives and bad-mouthing them in many ways. I should know, I'm one of their victims.
Overall, my stay in my previous job had extremely shaken me emotionally. The people simply made our office a place where I dread to be. At the end of the day, I'd feel so filthy and sorry for myself not only because of hearing disgusting conversations but also because I found myself somehow participating in the gossips and backbiting.
I've experienced the hostility in our workplace since day one and I've had the feeling that I wouldn't last for a couple of months. I managed to stay for a year. The offensiveness combined with lack of career growth, poor management and my health condition prompted me to decide that it's time to quit my job and move on to a new career path.
One thing I learned in this experience is that WORDS CAN INDEED AFFECT AND INFLUENCE OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES. Bible says "no human can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison." And I couldn't agree more. The negativity has a way of sapping energy and passion. Besides being emotionally overwhelmed and stressed out by the kind of talks I hear in the office everyday, I've suffered paranoia, low self esteem and restlessness. If it wasn't for God's help, I've probably fell back to depression (which is another story).
Looking at at how I was able to endure those difficult times in the workplace, I'm just amazed at how God pulled me through. My strength comes from Him. No matter how bad I feel about myself, His love and mercy are new every morning, that's what I tell myself everyday. I certainly need God's forgiveness, healing, and renewal this time. It had been a difficult time and though I've quit, I find myself dealing with the lingering effects of negativity. I feel dull and out of life. I know it would take some time before i get back to myself.
I read somewhere that before speaking, first run whatever you have to say through these filters: a) Is it true? b.) Is it necessary? c.) Is it kind?. So much hurt and pain could be avoided if we practice these in our lives.
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