I was thinking about the business aspect of it, too. If it hadn't been connected with my job, I surely would have made more of a stink about it.
And you're right - I know women who victimize themselves under the guise of standing up for themselves. One woman I know recently learned that her job was in jeopardy because of performance issues, so she just quit - she said she refused to let them humiliate her by firing her. But in truth, there was plenty of time and opportunity for her to go to her boss and make an honest attempt at saving her job. Now she's back on welfare, blaming others, and failing to see how she contributed to her own suffering.
Self-sabotage isn't always obvious. Those who are really good at it can always make someone else look like the bad guy. I know because I did this for long time. Fitness has actually taught me a lot about true strength and self-reliance.
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I was thinking about the business aspect of it, too. If it hadn't been connected with my job, I surely would have made more of a stink about it.
And you're right - I know women who victimize themselves under the guise of standing up for themselves. One woman I know recently learned that her job was in jeopardy because of performance issues, so she just quit - she said she refused to let them humiliate her by firing her. But in truth, there was plenty of time and opportunity for her to go to her boss and make an honest attempt at saving her job. Now she's back on welfare, blaming others, and failing to see how she contributed to her own suffering.
Self-sabotage isn't always obvious. Those who are really good at it can always make someone else look like the bad guy. I know because I did this for long time. Fitness has actually taught me a lot about true strength and self-reliance.
Julie
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