The Little Things Matter
What a strange thing it is about human nature that the little things make all the difference in the world. But then, I guess if they make a difference, they aren’t really little, are they?
I have to thank KC for leaving that nice, lengthy comment yesterday. It did make me feel better this morning to learn that I am not alone in my feelings of inadequacy after my traumatic seperation from my horrible job last year and that these feelings do pass eventually. My family and friends and doctors can all tell me this but the truth is that they didn’t live it so it’s easy for them to say these things.
Also, yesterday afternoon, all heck broke loose and my interfaces were backed up by first 40 minutes and eventually an hour and a half and getting worse. I stayed in my chair and kept a constant watch though at first we couldn’t figure out what was happening. My plans had been to go to the grocery and bake some ziti and do some chores but I didn’t leave until 8pm when it was finally resolved. My parents and my previous experiences taught me that when all heck is breaking loose, you stay at work until it gets sort out even if you aren’t the one to do the sorting. So, I was a little surprised when my boss stopped me this morning to thank me for staying focused on the problem and not acting like it was an inconvenience as some people might.
That little compliment helped a little to ease my worries about this job. Though I guess I’m still anxious about my review next week.
Still, the little things help.
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on March 15, 2005 at 5:49 pm
KC said:
Glad the comment helped–I know it helped me to hear that after my job from hell. Re. your boss’s compliment–NO manager compliments someone if they’re planning to rake him/her over the coals later (it comes off as inconsistent; bad strategy). One book I read and re-read when I was going through this was Emma Bull’s "War for the Oaks" (kind of "Angel"-ish in tone). Maybe it would work for you. Good luck!