&$%# PRETENSION!

in #steem7 years ago (edited)

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I sat here this evening contemplating what to write. It is amazing how many times we have those “light bulb moments” and ideas which run a million a minute – and we swear we will NOT forget them… but alas, when we sit down quietly with ourselves - poof - like magic… they are gone! haha - Easily remedied, yes. But life tends to get in the way of taking notes ad hoc. However, today was not one of those instances. I acutely remembered what had melted into my mind last night as I slipped into la la land… and ironically it was like the perfectly polar opposite puzzle fit to what I experienced and enjoyed today – and so I thought I would put it on the table.

I have not been anybody’s employee for a very long time, but I can acutely remember that no matter WHAT job I was in, how repeatedly undervalued and unappreciated I felt. I hated that feeling! I was GOOD at what I did and it absolutely KILLED my spirit to know that no matter how hard I tried or what level of dedication I threw in, it was never valued. I swore that I would NEVER be that kind of boss – and I never was! For the 18 years that I employed people, I did my utmost to ensure that they KNEW they were valued and appreciated! And if they were here to testify I would put money on the fact that they would attest to my dedication in this regard.


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This got me thinking because I recently volunteered to take on a few “extras” in the spirit of the #steem platform. Initially I was quite happy to do it, but I was very quickly slapped in the face with the unspoken “who are you anyway” kind of disregard in general conversation. It is not something that is “definitive” or “matter of fact” but it becomes so fncking obvious when pretty much NOTHING you say even warrants any kind of acknowledgement and/or response from the so called ”people that matter”


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I am very much a “middle finger” kind of girl and that is how I feel and treat that sort of circumstance. Yeah, I might be nobody to any of those people because I don’t mix in those circles, or because my wallet is not bursting at the seams quite like theirs is, but I am nobody’s pawn! I am not here to smile, nod and utter “yes sir, no sir” . I never did and I never will! I simply decided to say “fnck it!”. I will make the effort for those that need it and as for the rest of the bunch that think they stand on some kind of pulpit… well, screw them! I have never had time for pretension and I am not about to start freeing up space for it on my agenda now.


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On the other side of the coin, and the perfectly polar opposite puzzle fit to which I referred to earlier… I sat in on a voice chat within our PHC server this evening, comprising of members - who of their OWN accord have devised and compiled such a brilliant concept under our banner. Nobody asked these people to do this. They simply came in - guns blazing and they made it happen! Their raw passion and enthusiasm caused the natural gravitation of other member’s involvement and it has been simply BRILLIANT to see it unfold. No airs and graces, no arrogance displayed to people wanting to jump on board, just ABSOLUTE unity! In this particular “space” I am the supposed “boss” - which in all honesty I hate the stigma of… because I am just me. But despite my teasing, I was welcomed into their circle of conversation. Now the difference there for me, is that “I” considered that an honour – not the other way around. This is THEIR concept… THEIR BRAINCHILD and they allowed me to add my ten cents.

Perhaps I am rambling, but I just have such intolerance for people who like to place themselves “above” others. Management is one thing, but fundamental human respect and acknowledgement is another thing entirely and those that don’t offer it can go fly a bloody kite as far as I am concerned!


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Until next time...
Much Love from Cape Town, South Africa xxx

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So much fun to have you join in on the chat this evening! Hope Jude got some sleep after all the laughing! 😂 The @phctop3 is a great group of people with the power of #powerhousecreatives behind us!

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It was loads of fun. Too much probably haha!!! Yeah Jude was fine lol. I could have done with a few extra hours of sleep though lol.

I really do love what you guys have pulled together to accomplish. It is so refreshing to see so much enthusiasm!!!

Thats a hot photo of the girl throwing the bird!!
Really caught my attention. Didnt expect to find that your point of view described is actually a passionate and sweet girl.
Keep doing it right!!

Haha!!! Thanks. Will do my best!

Well Fnck you too 😜 Enjoyed the read. Miss you girl. Spring time here in South Texas, been getting outside and off electronics as much as possible cause it's all just so Alive outside right now. I'll be a bit more active here once the dog days of summer sink in. Take care you. XX

Hahahaha!!!! Good to know you are still alive and kicking! :) yeah I think I need to take a little more of that outdoor medicine too! Enjoy it while it lasts x

Hahahaha! I am so with you and that's why we are just about on the bones....

As for tracking all those ideas, I use stackedit.io to keep stubs of all posts I'd like to work on. Sometimes I work on some a bit at a time and then publish once complete. Sadly, with work, home chores, and now homeschooling, my list is growing.

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Haha yeah I can relate! Also I find that sometimes the "feeling" for a specific piece of content leaves me... and I no longer feel any enthusiasm to write about it. I am definitely more of an off the cuff writer.

Hello dear @jaynie. Awesome post.
Did you have heard from the Steem Alliance project? If not please check my latest post on that. It gives us steemians a voice about marketing efforts and more. So it is in my opinion something every @steemitbloggers should check out ;-) Best greetings.
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Thanks for the wonderful feedback :) much appreciated. Going over to check it out now....

So true - lovely post.

Thanks mom xxx

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I've never had tolerance for people who think they are cooler, better, more worthy or entitled than others. They must be rewarded for it somehow, or I suppose they wouldn't behave that way. But I find it intolerable. I also think that it sets up a back-stabbing dynamic within any organization when that attitude and behavior are tolerated.

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