Disease
June 14, 2005
At what point does complaining become so infectious that it becomes chronic? When does it become so consistent that you are deemed negative? At work, especially on my floor, there are those who are so negative about their job that it sickens me to hear it day after day. It used to be harmless bitching that promoted a sense of community but after so long now, it’s just old.
When the best part of work is when you’re not doing it, and when you’re faced to do what you’re paid to do all day, you become so upset and at times visibly angry, I think it’s enough. Why they punish themselves I don’t know. I hear the same thing: “It’s easy money” or “This is the easiest job I’ve ever had” and yet, when faced with a full schedule, it becomes ugly. I hate to break it to you but you chose to be here. You are responsible for this. Many times they blame it on them. They shafted me. They screwed me over. Why punish yourself so badly when you can so easily leave by resigning and finding something better?
I find it very immature that people don’t own up to the consequences of their decisions. I choose to be here and hence, I choose to accept the results of my decision. There will be things out of my control and because they’re out of my control, I choose to not let them affect me to the best of my ability. I won’t feel too bad that I wasn’t born handsome nor intelligent – these were out of my control. However I choose to make the best of what I have amd try as much as I can.
I’m beginning to realize that negativity is a viscious cycle. Negativity breeds negativity. I don’t think I’ve ever seen people from this group ever break out and make their lives better for themselves. They talk about it, they say they can do better, they have some very good and very feasible plans. All, however, is for nought.
I’m planning to avoid this group as best as I can now. It’s like a toxin that will one day affect me for the worse.
