I’ve been in my current employment for the longest time, at any point in my working life.
I do voluntary work in addition to my regular hours.
Everyday has felt like a new day, each day is not like work at all, I think this is why I’ve been there so long, just over 13 years if memory serves.
On Friday, this changed.
I’m a simple person, I like what I do, I get immense joy from seeing others achieve, but one thing I never understand, is why so many “experts” put up barriers, at the same time as claiming to be removing barriers.
Don’t get me wrong, there have to be rules and guidelines in the job I do, that I do understand.
But when new rules introduced are inconsistent, it really gets my goat.
If I’m doubted, then I don’t feel comfortable doing what I’m doing, maybe it’s time for me to consider my position, a change.
I dealt with a person a few months ago, whom was very upset.
“Why?” I asked.
It turned out they had the weight of the world on their shoulders, everything/everyday was required to be serious.
“It’s OK to be daft now and again, be silly, have a laugh, while doing what you’re doing!” I offered in reply.
I was greeted with a puzzled look.
Everyone has different ways of working, it doesn’t mean they are working any less than anyone else.
Maybe I’ve forgotten my own advice?
It’s hard to be silly when you’re constantly working where barriers are preventing you from helping others to achieve and improve.