J
Jenster
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Anyone else here a manager? Sometimes, I just hate it. I've prayed, "Lord, I know it's important to reach out to those who don't know you, such as my co-workers. So if you want me in this position, then so be it. I want to do you will. Show me how." And you know, God has moved through me, from time to time. There are some times I feel I'm making headway with my staff, by His grace.
But it's such an uphill battle. There's ALWAYS something going wrong!
Honestly, it just overwhelms me to be "the enforcer." I hate having to get people to do better work. I hate wondering why they're not doing what they should be doing. It makes me grumpy because it SO goes against my natural personality, which is gentler and more on the creative side. And it makes me grumpy because I value doing a good job -- and those I work with, apparently, don't have the same standards. Or we have different definitions of what a good job is.
How can I adjust my attitude about management? How can I look at the job for the positive things I'm doing rather than the "burdens" that are placed on me by staff who are like sheep going astray all the time?
Or is it time to look for a more compatible job?
Would appreciate any advice, thoughts, or prayers. Thanks.
But it's such an uphill battle. There's ALWAYS something going wrong!
Honestly, it just overwhelms me to be "the enforcer." I hate having to get people to do better work. I hate wondering why they're not doing what they should be doing. It makes me grumpy because it SO goes against my natural personality, which is gentler and more on the creative side. And it makes me grumpy because I value doing a good job -- and those I work with, apparently, don't have the same standards. Or we have different definitions of what a good job is.
How can I adjust my attitude about management? How can I look at the job for the positive things I'm doing rather than the "burdens" that are placed on me by staff who are like sheep going astray all the time?
Or is it time to look for a more compatible job?
Would appreciate any advice, thoughts, or prayers. Thanks.
