Politics

I will NOT let this world make me cynical.

I'm learning a lot about management politics these past several weeks, and I have to say it's not something I want to learn about. I don't want to learn how to think in devious ways just to survive in the workplace. I don't want to be paranoid that anything I do or say might be turned around and used against me or someone else. And I never EVER want to be in a management position.

The good news is: I only cried once or twice today and I only got angry 3 or 4 times. That's a pretty good day at work right now. Really! Either a) I'm getting better and controlling my emotions and seeing things with a more eternal perspective, or b) I'm too tired and disillusioned to feel much emotion anymore.

Oh wait, this wasn't supposed to be a negative post. Let's see... I am calming down emotionally. I am praying more about situations at work. All my colleagues are upset as well, we are leaning on each other, and this is creating opportunities for sharing my faith. The people I work closely with are individuals I really respect and can learn from. I love our students, and Jesus loves them more, and He will take care of them even when the world neglects or mistreats them.

And to say it again, I choose not to become cynical. Help me with this Lord.

*Oh by the way:
http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/search/display.var.801988.0.disabled_see_axe_fall_on_courses.php might clarify things if you're not sure what I'm talking about.