I even invited the 'next in charge' to be a part of the conversation--it was a one way conversation.
"I just need you to listen to me for 15 minutes or so. THEN I can hear what you have to say.....k?"
It took me about 20 minutes.
Actually, he did really good just sitting and hearing me.
And then......I got what I needed.
Seriously.
I didn't necessarily get what I wanted, or hear it in a fluffy, pretty package...and it certainly wasn't comfortable.
But I was heard...and that wasn't in a fluffy, pretty package either.
I love my boss. Seriously--he's a great boss.
I love my boss. Seriously--he's a great boss.
And he cares about my life--about ME enough to just say what's true without worrying about whether he's hurting my poor little fragile alcoholic feeling.
Ah.
Ah.
THAT'S why......
2 comments:
"I didn't necessarily get what I wanted, or hear it in a fluffy, pretty package...and it certainly wasn't comfortable.
But I was heard...and that wasn't in a fluffy, pretty package either."
Good for you, Mel!
Sometimes we simply need to speak and be heard.
Glad to hear your conversation went well with your boss. Who, btw, sounds like a GREAT guy!
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