Completely broke down today

[Ignatius the Kiwi]

I don't usually post in this section but I feel it necessary.

I completely broke down during work tonight. My bad response to a customer who was being belligerent left me shaking while serving him and then causing me to teter back and forth while thinking about my current position and the job I'm at. I called my parents, something I haven't done during night shift except for emergencies and just started to cry, become weak and feel useless. They picked me up after my boss came to replace me and we're comforting me when we got back home.

I feel disgusted at myself for reacting the way I did to the customer. I've never been the best but I've usually been composed. Tonight sort of hit me that working there for much longer might mentally destroy me. I feel such a general disgust of myself in general that it's hard to explain.

There are other factors but I'll just relate the basic situation. Whatever prayers that anyone can offer would be of tremendous benefit. I need to do some deep reflections.

Lord, have mercy.

 

[brinny]

Praying for you Ignatius, that God's inexplicable grace and loving kindness and tender mercies fill you and that His healing commences, and that He covers you with His feathers, and protects and defends you at this most difficult time. (We've all been there Ignatius, hang in there....praying.) (((hug)))

 

[Tigger45]

Customer service can be very rough. Don’t add to their negativity by beating yourself up.

May the Lord’s peace and wisdom be upon you

 

[Deborah D]

We all have moments like that! Maybe if you see the customer, you'll have an opportunity to apologize. I've had to do that plenty of times in my life. I pray that you'll be able to receive God's grace and forgiveness.

 

[sunshine100]

I don't usually post in this section but I feel it necessary.

I completely broke down during work tonight. My bad response to a customer who was being belligerent left me shaking while serving him and then causing me to teter back and forth while thinking about my current position and the job I'm at. I called my parents, something I haven't done during night shift except for emergencies and just started to cry, become weak and feel useless. They picked me up after my boss came to replace me and we're comforting me when we got back home.

I feel disgusted at myself for reacting the way I did to the customer. I've never been the best but I've usually been composed. Tonight sort of hit me that working there for much longer might mentally destroy me. I feel such a general disgust of myself in general that it's hard to explain.

There are other factors but I'll just relate the basic situation. Whatever prayers that anyone can offer would be of tremendous benefit. I need to do some deep reflections.

Lord, have mercy.

I'm so sorry to hear this you are in my prayers

 

[redleghunter]

Ignatius may the Grace and Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ restore you and uplift you as you head into a new day knowing our King sits on His Throne in Glory and He loves you.

Knowing the Promises of God are sure and secure because He made them and we can rest peacefully in His embrace.


The Apostle has these words for us:

Romans 5: NASB
1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. 3And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

And the wise King Solomon thus:

For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, (Proverbs 24:16)

 

[Mydreams]

Father God bless Ignatius the Kiwi and this prayer. In Jesus precious name, Amen!

 

[Southernscotty]

Standing in prayer agreement with all my dear brothers and sisters for you and may you be blessed with divine strength, peace and joy friend.

 

[Tolworth John]

My bad response to a customer who was being belligerent left me shaking while serving him and then causing me to teter back and forth while thinking about my current position and the job I'm at.

There are always customer, colleagues, bosses who can push the buttons that cause one to react.

We all have to learn to ignore their anger, remarks etc and to deal with the situation.

You lost this one.
Don't let it affect how you deal with other customers. They will be where ever you go to work so don't leave untill you have a job to go to.

 

[danielmears]

We have all been there. I flipped out once in public while wearing a cap with a cross on it, a cowboy up hat. Felt like a total jerk afterwards. We try to be loving and kind but situations can be very frustrating sometimes. Even Jesus flipped out occasionally although it was righteous indignation, flipping over the money changers tables, probably quite a scene.

 

[Greg Merrill]

Father, I pray that grace will be shown to Itk, and that they will recover from this experience, and also be led in how to prepare each day to meet the unpredictable public in such a way that is glorifying to You. Amen.

 

[Matt Yeomans]

Philippians 2:3

...in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.​

 

[EzekielsWheels]

We may fall down but the Lord will lift us up again. I pray you receive his forgiveness and keep moving forward. Maybe pray to the Lord and see if perhaps you should change jobs (if you can).

 

[LoricaLady]

The first thing that impresses me is what supportive parents you have. Okay, so you messed up and lost your cool. It's good you don't like to be that way. But don't beat yourself up already. We all have so many faults. The Heavenly Father is patient with us. He is the Father of Mercies. You need to accept His mercy and just ask for His help to control your temper (if you haven't already done so.)

I pray you will be given peace and understanding and insight and a better job in due time that isn't so stressful.