Cried out of frustration

@juryse (752)
Philippines
October 20, 2010 2:31am CST
I did just that just last week. Work was getting to me, well the pressure from my bosses were getting to me and instead of venting out verbally, I cried. I'm like that sometimes. I don't want to take it out on people. What do you do when you get frustrated? When was the last time you cried?
5 responses
• Philippines
21 Oct 10
First of all, here's a BIG HUG just for you. I totally understand where you're coming from. The demands of work can sometimes get the best of us and really, some of the people that put these demands on us can be very shortsighted sometimes. Crying does help. I'm glad to hear that somehow you were able to let out the pent up frustrations that you were feeling. You're an awesome person, no pun intended, hehe....and I believe in your abilities. And so do these people that are asking for too much sometimes. Because they know that you can deliver. Here's another hug. As for me, I deal with demands in a very childish manner. And I'm not really proud of it. I tend to rebel and self sabotage my own happiness just to be annoying and I'm learning slowly that that is NOT the best way to deal with it. For now, when demands get to me, I take a deep breath and then prioritize my plan of attack. Then I cuss like mad. lol. :D
@juryse (752)
• Philippines
21 Oct 10
Thanks hug! :D Well you know me, I prefer the diplomatic way. I wanted to throw a tantrum but it would have been very unbecoming lol. Anyway, you know the deal right? It was just too much last week.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
20 Oct 10
oh, dear, i know that it is tough to be working with bosses. but you have to learn to deal with the situation. it has to be you that would rise up the winner in any situation. things can really get out of hand. but we can avoid that. there are ways and means, as always. study what needs to be done and get on top of a situation always. be well.
@juryse (752)
• Philippines
21 Oct 10
I know :) Thanks for the advice. The frustration was more out me feeling frustrated coz I felt I couldn't keep up. It's much better this week.
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
20 Oct 10
Hi dear, We just manage the things to do. Even I work for a multinational company and having heavy work load and deal with the high level senior most top people to the low level office boys. Every time it is not so easy to handle all situations so nicely. Depending on the level and urgency of work, we have to act smart and extra smart depending on the situation. As you may be aware, the nature of the bosses are different and it is very difficult to get a decent and nice boss at times. Two secretaries, who sits my left and right, are highly smart and they handle 2 partners, 6-7 managers 15-20 seniors and other staff with their work. Yes, they are experienced. But even you can take your work in such a way. Change your approach and dignify yourself as something great. Bosses are bosses. But you also act a boss for yourself. Mainly, you understand yourself well. You may be knowing what is your weakness and where you need improvement. Initially, identify those weakness and try to improve in the respective areas. Just crying is an immediate reaction and your bosses may feel sorry of it. But it is not a symbol of your ability, but it will consider as your weakness. So even if you feel so, manage it with some kind of tact and resolve it. Don’t express such feelings to others. I was worse than you some years before. But I improved a lot and we got so much of trainings and so much of support from the group. So, you can improve in the areas where you needed to. Be smart, keep a professional look, act professionally, speak nicely and professionally, handle the situations with no frustration, get help from others if you needed, be friendly to others, show intelligence wherever is required, let chances to say others that you have improved. Basically, you can show yourself that you are good enough and capable of doing things. Start now, think differntly and take a decision that you will never cry in your office enviornment and improve accordingly. When you are sincere and poeple find fault with us, we may have the same feeling. But here you should control the feeling and act smart. Even I cried, but I don't remember when it was, but not in the office enviornment. I want an assurance from you that you will do it. Best of luck and best regards, Thank-s
@juryse (752)
• Philippines
21 Oct 10
Hi! Thanks for that very insightful reply. I like my boss because she knows what she's doing and she's good. I was just frustrated because I felt I was not up to speed with things. I guess I was being to hard on myself. It's better this week. Still the same pressure but I'm coping already. When I cried I never showed it to anyone. I don't want them to think that I'm not up for the job because I am. Yes I'll definitely keep on learning and be good at what I do now. :)
@hushi22 (4928)
20 Oct 10
the last time i cried was maybe two days ago because i felt empty knowing that my bf isn't with me, i missed my brothers who are working abroad and because i had too many projects and the deadline is very soon. =(
@juryse (752)
• Philippines
21 Oct 10
It's okay. You're not alone.I miss my family too especially my kids.
@Memnon (2170)
22 Oct 10
When I get this frustrated I usually withdraw into myself. It's very unhealthy for me to feel like this, and it happens all too often.