Why do we treat our boss', co-workers, friends and sometimes strangers better...
By Only1Andrea
@Only1Andrea (796)
United States
February 13, 2007 11:10am CST
than our own family members.
I mean when my boss' piss me off I don't zap out on them. I mean I have been ready to really let them have it but I don't, not the way I do when my husband pisses me off and I declare my dieing love for him all the time.
So what's up with this.... Come on... are you guilty of the same?
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@cowgirl2701 (2079)
• United States
13 Feb 07
You don't yell at your boss because you don't want to lose your job. You know you can yell at your family and they will still be there. They love you.
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@Only1Andrea (796)
• United States
13 Feb 07
This is true, but when I think about it all I feel guilty because even though they will love us anyway, does it mean that we are taking advantage of their love?
Thanks for the comment!
@BlackBay (584)
• Canada
13 Feb 07
I think sometimes we feel comfortable telling our spouse or family off because they will still love you after all is said and done. Bosses always have something to hold over you..the paycheck. Family are usually always understanding.
If your boss is too much or spitful the website might help relieve stress, www.whackyourboss.com
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@MakDomMom (1474)
• United States
13 Feb 07
I have found that I have done this in the past. I know stay home with my kids and watch others children, so I have no one to get upset with besides myself. But yes in the past. I beleive that it is because we feel that our spouse/family will stick by us no matter how we treat them. We are a little more watchful when it comes to our boss, co-workers, etc...
@urbangirl (1456)
• Australia
13 Feb 07
Because we feel more secure showing more of ourselves with family members and people close to you without any major consequences. With your boss I guess you are afraid there will be repercussions and he won't be as understanding because there is less emotional connection there.
@maribea (2366)
• Italy
13 Feb 07
yes, I think you're right...unfortunately when we are at work we cannot tell all the truth because we are in danger...you see, we could easily lose our job..but I'm used to saying what I think even though I try to say it politely...and if my boss asks me something I think it is unfair I prefer telling him or her that I don't want to do this or that thing even though I have to pay because of my words...I don't know if I am clear but I usually close my eyes and hold my tongue if I decide that the matter is not important ...but when it comes with dignity and my rights and personal ideas I defend it no matter how hard is and harmful...and I think we all should pay more attention to not hurt our beloved people's feelings...yes they love us but they deserve our care and attention more than everybody else....even though it may be difficult to do our best everyday
