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It made total sense when the thread started. The original idea was to allow people to vent, share thoughts, etc. without being preached at, engaged in co conversation about the post, or be challenged about the material posted. And it was a wonderful thread where people once shared things they might not otherwise have shared.
It has since become more conversational, like other threads, the difference being that the topics are random, and several conversations may go on at any given time. And this is wonderful too. It's interesting to see how the thread has evolved-- can I use that word in a Christian forum?
It has since become more conversational, like other threads, the difference being that the topics are random, and several conversations may go on at any given time. And this is wonderful too. It's interesting to see how the thread has evolved-- can I use that word in a Christian forum?
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This customer pounded his fists and beat his chest long enough to the point that he got what he wanted. It kind of rubs me the wrong way. After having been instructed to ask him to meet us half way so that we could help, he insisted he shouldn't have to do any such thing. Maybe he was right, even, but I feel like he was playing hard ball with us, so now I don't want him to have the satisfaction. Us giving in feels like pacifying an obstinate child with that candy bar they won't stop screaming about in the market. Well here's your Snickers you tenacious manboy.
I so hear you, Siberian.
It's the Number One reason I HATE customer service--because it's not customer service at all. It's catering to people who feel entitled to any and everything.
It's also one of my biggest frustrations as a Christian... because God doesn't let me get away with anything, but everyday so many of us have to spoon feed people who bend the rules around every corner and back.
I'm not saying I'm perfect at all. I'm just saying that I'm always thinking, God would never let me get away with that, but I have to turn around and let THEM get away with it and more, all in the name of customer service... or really, The Almighty (Dollar.)
It's the Number One reason I HATE customer service--because it's not customer service at all. It's catering to people who feel entitled to any and everything.
It's also one of my biggest frustrations as a Christian... because God doesn't let me get away with anything, but everyday so many of us have to spoon feed people who bend the rules around every corner and back.
I'm not saying I'm perfect at all. I'm just saying that I'm always thinking, God would never let me get away with that, but I have to turn around and let THEM get away with it and more, all in the name of customer service... or really, The Almighty (Dollar.)
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Just venting here and I'm sorry for going on a mini-rant.
I'm in the middle of a stretch of working 10 days in a row with shifts ranging from 4 AM to noon to 9 to 5 to midnight to 8 AM, all back-to-back. It's during these times when I fall into the pit of despair, lying awake at night because of the stress (I just can't wind down or turn my mind off), and always asking God if this is all there is to life and why do we work so hard. I know... We do it to honor Him with the life He gives us, and God has been very good, but I'm just so tired. And feeling more than a little beat down and pulled under.
Someone told me today that I'm "always so happy", and I always want to say, No, I'm not, I'm not happy at all right now, but what would be the use of saying anything, and even if I did, you wouldn't know what to say back, would you?
Someone else is telling me I just need to get closer to God and is offering to do a Bible study with me which is very sweet and generous of their time and I appreciate it, but why is the answer to life always "another Bible/book study." They told me to let them know when I want to meet with them and that they'd expected to see me in church this past week but I wasn't there.
And I'm thinking, sure, sign me up for a Bible study. I could do it from 2 PM to 4 PM, because who cares that I'll be home from work at 1 PM after being up since 2 AM and that I have to be back into work by midnight. Because, again, another Bible study is always the answer. Maybe I'd be lucky enough to just fall over from a heart attack at church.
And then they'll tell you that you shouldn't be a slave to work and should trust God to take care of you, but I'm not doing anything out of the ordinary that anyone else wouldn't do. I'm not working much more than anyone else, they're just cramming it into long, non-stop stretches.
And I feel like I'm having a breakdown. I'd feel a lot closer to God if I could actually sleep at night and be able to take proper care of my own self. But I'm doing what we all have to do, which is survive. Why isn't the answer to how does one get closer to God, "Pray and watch God to open doors... for you to actually be able to take care of yourself on a day-to-day basis instead of a few times a month"?
Sorry for taking a bit of everyone's time.
It's just that, as I said, someone told me I'm always happy. And if I thought they'd actually listen, this is a small fragment of what actually comes out.
I'm in the middle of a stretch of working 10 days in a row with shifts ranging from 4 AM to noon to 9 to 5 to midnight to 8 AM, all back-to-back. It's during these times when I fall into the pit of despair, lying awake at night because of the stress (I just can't wind down or turn my mind off), and always asking God if this is all there is to life and why do we work so hard. I know... We do it to honor Him with the life He gives us, and God has been very good, but I'm just so tired. And feeling more than a little beat down and pulled under.
Someone told me today that I'm "always so happy", and I always want to say, No, I'm not, I'm not happy at all right now, but what would be the use of saying anything, and even if I did, you wouldn't know what to say back, would you?
Someone else is telling me I just need to get closer to God and is offering to do a Bible study with me which is very sweet and generous of their time and I appreciate it, but why is the answer to life always "another Bible/book study." They told me to let them know when I want to meet with them and that they'd expected to see me in church this past week but I wasn't there.
And I'm thinking, sure, sign me up for a Bible study. I could do it from 2 PM to 4 PM, because who cares that I'll be home from work at 1 PM after being up since 2 AM and that I have to be back into work by midnight. Because, again, another Bible study is always the answer. Maybe I'd be lucky enough to just fall over from a heart attack at church.
And then they'll tell you that you shouldn't be a slave to work and should trust God to take care of you, but I'm not doing anything out of the ordinary that anyone else wouldn't do. I'm not working much more than anyone else, they're just cramming it into long, non-stop stretches.
And I feel like I'm having a breakdown. I'd feel a lot closer to God if I could actually sleep at night and be able to take proper care of my own self. But I'm doing what we all have to do, which is survive. Why isn't the answer to how does one get closer to God, "Pray and watch God to open doors... for you to actually be able to take care of yourself on a day-to-day basis instead of a few times a month"?
Sorry for taking a bit of everyone's time.
It's just that, as I said, someone told me I'm always happy. And if I thought they'd actually listen, this is a small fragment of what actually comes out.
I do believe that there is a time to go off on people, or at least to tell them shut up you aren't helping. Because the answer to how to live a holy life isn't just another Bible study or filling up your calendar with more "God" activities. I hope God does open the door for a better more reasonable job for you soon. *hugs*
Thank you, Cinder. You and others have often had a kind word of compassion here when I've been having rough times and I greatly appreciate you all!!!
We all do what we're doing for (what seems like at least) good reasons. Because of privacy issues and so forth, I'd rather not go into details but one of the main reasons why I am where I am is because they offer benefits that no one else does in this field, and I am close to qualifying. While I know other places are having to make major adjustments for Obamacare and so forth, the changes really haven't affected this company much because they already met the qualifications long before anyone ever dreamed up what's in place now. In fact, they used to offer healthcare benefits to all employees right away, but several people took advantage of it, having major operations within the first month of their employment and then quitting, so now there are certain requirements set into place. What they have is pretty much impossible to find these days, especially in my area of work. So... we all do what we have to do, even if it kills us.
And Cinder, thank you so much for recognizing that the answers to our problems isn't always taking on yet another study, ministry, or church potluck.
This is why I often choose not to share my concerns with other Christians...
Because I've lived my entire life under the typical Christian RX... and what most forget is that you have to know what parts to apply and when. Reading the Bible? Spending time with prayer? Getting alone with God? I've been alone for 12 years--you can't get much more alone with God than that, and seeing as I don't sleep, I have plenty of time for reading the Bible and praying almost nonstop. People often ask me where I come up with some of the threads and posts I write here--it's easy. I've spent all this time "getting closer" to God. I know it's it a lifetime process.
But the only time I'll have more alone TIME with God is when I die, and I've done what I can to put it to full use.
We all do what we're doing for (what seems like at least) good reasons. Because of privacy issues and so forth, I'd rather not go into details but one of the main reasons why I am where I am is because they offer benefits that no one else does in this field, and I am close to qualifying. While I know other places are having to make major adjustments for Obamacare and so forth, the changes really haven't affected this company much because they already met the qualifications long before anyone ever dreamed up what's in place now. In fact, they used to offer healthcare benefits to all employees right away, but several people took advantage of it, having major operations within the first month of their employment and then quitting, so now there are certain requirements set into place. What they have is pretty much impossible to find these days, especially in my area of work. So... we all do what we have to do, even if it kills us.
And Cinder, thank you so much for recognizing that the answers to our problems isn't always taking on yet another study, ministry, or church potluck.
This is why I often choose not to share my concerns with other Christians...
Because I've lived my entire life under the typical Christian RX... and what most forget is that you have to know what parts to apply and when. Reading the Bible? Spending time with prayer? Getting alone with God? I've been alone for 12 years--you can't get much more alone with God than that, and seeing as I don't sleep, I have plenty of time for reading the Bible and praying almost nonstop. People often ask me where I come up with some of the threads and posts I write here--it's easy. I've spent all this time "getting closer" to God. I know it's it a lifetime process.
But the only time I'll have more alone TIME with God is when I die, and I've done what I can to put it to full use.
