My vent for the day.
Why the hell can't people take responsibility for their actions. All day long I hear excuses, people placing blame on one another, and back stabbing. It has come to the point where it is an epidemic. All you have to do is read a newspaper any day of the week to see the law suits, gold diggers and scammers. It is blamed on society, broken families, youth, race, the man, and every other damn thing you can think up. People believe that you have to trample on bodies to get ahead in life.
Today in a business meeting I stood in front of the President, C.O.O. and our largest client and owned up to my fuck up. I said it was my fault, I made a wrong decision, that I was sorry that I cost the company money, but I could not promise I would not make any mistakes again. I said I did my best and would resign if necessary. My co-workers were sneering and smiling to themselves, (and I know damn well proir to the meeting they were all trying to figure out how to cover their asses).
The client then said he admired my integrity and that not only would he continue doing business with us, but he would award us a new (and substantial) contract. After the client left the meeting, the President then stated, "And that is why a 1 player will be your new boss."
I am not saying this to brag, it could have very easily turned out the other way. I just wonder how some people go to bed at night knowing that they have done everything in their power to screw somebody else. Dammit people, take responsibility for your actions, good or bad, and be proud of the people you are. Above all else remember: The foot you step on today may very well be attached to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow.
Peace
Why the hell can't people take responsibility for their actions. All day long I hear excuses, people placing blame on one another, and back stabbing. It has come to the point where it is an epidemic. All you have to do is read a newspaper any day of the week to see the law suits, gold diggers and scammers. It is blamed on society, broken families, youth, race, the man, and every other damn thing you can think up. People believe that you have to trample on bodies to get ahead in life.
Today in a business meeting I stood in front of the President, C.O.O. and our largest client and owned up to my fuck up. I said it was my fault, I made a wrong decision, that I was sorry that I cost the company money, but I could not promise I would not make any mistakes again. I said I did my best and would resign if necessary. My co-workers were sneering and smiling to themselves, (and I know damn well proir to the meeting they were all trying to figure out how to cover their asses).
The client then said he admired my integrity and that not only would he continue doing business with us, but he would award us a new (and substantial) contract. After the client left the meeting, the President then stated, "And that is why a 1 player will be your new boss."
I am not saying this to brag, it could have very easily turned out the other way. I just wonder how some people go to bed at night knowing that they have done everything in their power to screw somebody else. Dammit people, take responsibility for your actions, good or bad, and be proud of the people you are. Above all else remember: The foot you step on today may very well be attached to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow.
Peace
