I think it has a lot to do with the way people approach things and if you like your coworkers too. If you're miserable in either area, it becomes a chore and not a fun activity

It is hard to find someone who looks out for your interests in organizations these days. I'm glad you have that level of support.

I've been blessed to have had two "bosses" like that. Wow... I learned so much from them.

Good on ya!

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Cream

I really do. And it feels good to be trusted and valued. *Smiles*. And that's how I view it. But we've had "banter" arguments about me and my emergency position before. But he took care of me, when they switched things around, he gave me the job I really wanted.

Now jeeps thru 😄

Ice

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Jeeps thru beep beep

Freeze

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I guess the bottomline is that you love your job. Then all the BS is semi-worth it.

my issue is that I am too empathic to handle the stress of company politics

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*nods*. I did the training for everyone, discovered some problems with the equipment and fixed it before I left.

cheeks caving in
lips wrapped tightly

No, it's ok to laugh. *Smiles*. Last year when I was off,they had the call I. Nighttime drill. That stinker tried to wait until I came back from sick leave! *Laughs*.

what a lovely thing to say to you. That's high praise.

it sounds as though it did work out.

Oink

oh goodness. . . I'd laugh if I did not know how utterly irritating that sounds.

I was relieved to get out of corporate game playing. While there were positives, the negatives
and game plays were too much for me.

hopefully it all worked out for the best.