The only single one @ work.

[one 4 Christ]

Can I ask my fellow single Christians a question???
Do you or have you ever worked in a very small enviornment and you are the only single person there with no kids and you are in your 30's?
Well my boss makes a huge deal in front of me, no less, when people are getting married or having a baby.
Hey, God made me single for a very good reason!!!
Can't argue with The Lord...He knows best...and I know that in my heart even though some days are hard but all in all I know that in my heart He knows what is best for me!
I just wish that my boss would lay off!

 

[caitlincares]

People like to celebrate happy events each others lives.
I have never had an issue with that.

Just because I am single others should not talk about getting married?
Just because I am childless others should not share in the joy of a childbirth or adoption?

I do not think that is reasonable.

 

[wildthing]

At first I thought that was a little off base. But CC is right. Just think what your boss will say when your knight comes in. Take it instrade be happy at least you have a job to go to.

 

[one 4 Christ]

caitlincares & wildthing,

Very good points!!
caitlincares,
That is so true...
People should not single one out when you are single.
There is a girl whom I work with who is also a Christian and she just had a baby and she does not single me out. She includes me when talking about her child.

wildthing,
Yes, you are right I am very blessed that I do have a job with the way the economy is these days!
I pray that you have one!

God bless you both for such good points on this subject!!

 

[Tappanga]

one4christ:

Yes I used to get that a lot (my new assistant is a year younger than me and is also single and childless, so I get it as a group now). My biggest irritant was people saying, "So, why haven't you ever been married?" I learned to respond, "Just lucky I guess!!"

You could always point out around your boss the GREAT things about being single that your office mates don't have anymore:

The only one that needs to be fed at 3am is YOU!

Wanna go to the grocery store for milk in your pjs? DEAL! No spouse to tell you that you can't.

Sometimes it's easier to find one seat in a movie theatre than two! (And no one hogging all your popcorn!)

Something in the house gets broken, YOU KNOW WHO DID IT!

Want to watch that Ronco informercial while drinking OJ out of the jug? GO FOR IT!

No getting home after a long hard day at work and finding out your spouse has invited people for dinner.

No "Honey-do" lists!

You can throw your dirty clothes on any floor in your home that you please. (I really like that one.)

And my personal favorite: You can go anywhere you want, any time you want without clearing it with someone else. (There's a reason they call it "tied down".)

 

[one 4 Christ]

I love it!!! That is awesome, thanks for the great advice, Tappanga!
Isn't it the truth, freedom!!!!!!!!!
Thanks again and God Bless!!

 

[Tappanga]

No problem! I have a million of these. I normally write them when I'm feeling upset about being single. It makes me feel better.

My latest: No questioning who gets the last slice of pie!!!

 

[one 4 Christ]

LOL... .That is too funny...these are great!

 

[mannysee]

I get the whole pie!

 

[GreatistheLord]

No Soap on TV. Yeeeeeesssss! That would be my hell.

 

[BeautyForAshes]

At my last job, I was the only single, childless person in the office. Thankfully, no one ever made it an issue (besides trying to hook me up with every single male they knew - LOL).

 

[woman.at.the.well]

Amen to that Tappanga!!! I'm with you sister!

 

[Tappanga]

No Soap on TV. Yeeeeeesssss! That would be my hell.

I agree. Mine would be golf on TV. NEVER on in my house (and if I get a husband, he's getting his own TV for that).