Workload increasing dramatically at work due to some new business and reorganizations. Normally not an issue, but a lot of the extra work is kind of pointless, slogan-driven demands that are essentially there to make everyone look busy. But boy, do the managers take our busy work seriously. So, I'm worrying about how to keep projecting a verneer of progress on a situation that is designed for failure.
All the other employees are in the same boat, so i'm not sticking out or anything. I just need to find a way to process all this and give it over to God.
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Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and unto God that which is God's.
Yes this can be disconcerting .For me,I try and continue to keep my Ultimate'boss' in mind during any day as I work for God ,regardless of who my boss may be,I try and do my job to the best of my ability whether my supervisor is there or not.Don't get me wrong ,I am human and probably do tone down somewhat in the abscence of direct supervison but my goal is always to get the job done,to the best of my ability and share that at night in prayer before I sleep.In a situation like this I would probably bring to light what is going on or not going on and share the onus with my supervior, If the directive was more or less unspoken ,remain "looking busy" then thats what I would have to do to maintain my employment.If it got more than I wanted it to be I may have to rethink my position.I have been at my employment for little over 32 years and have had many struggles with upper management but thrOugh God's grace have been able to get them worked out.Its not easy ,and we may fear repercussions but when we trust in our faith and work to best of our ability in all areas we can move forward. Keeping it into perspective of where we came from can sometimes make us look at things a little differently. God will know your heart,work for God and all else will trikle down,we have stepped out on faith before, I believe, for me ,it is my only way to go....Get with God,i betcha they'll be some great communication!!!
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Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles.
"So, I'm worrying about how to keep projecting a verneer of progress on a situation that is designed for failure." That sounds like a mind set...have you throughly investigated the perspective...backed away far enough to see the larger picture...taken the frame off? If it is like you see it why project it? I was speaking with another member yesterday about this very thing and the discussion turned to honesty with self and others. Of course fear is driving her behavior and continued participation which is driving her spiritual, mental and emotional disorder. I mentioned to her that on my own recovery journey getting past the fear and including the "other" in conversation and discussion, getting their feedback and perceptions helped much at the time we needed it and situations came into balance. I had learned that whenever I participated and act outside of or contrary to my value systems (recovery rebuilt and reinforced) I would hurt much including much loss of sleep...my body needs rest and my spirit is agitated and will not.
When fear is not an issue I can work this program as given and suggested to me in all of my affairs.
Thanks for the share ZZ. A daily reminder for me is gold.
Helpful words guys, thank you. Will try to keep my "ultimate boss" in mind as I do my best to fulfill what's asked of me.
Yes Jerry, part of this is conquering my own mindset. I don't see the whole company picture so what I'm doing may have usefulness beyond what I can directly see. I'll try to remember that.
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Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and unto God that which is God's.
Yes this can be disconcerting .For me,I try and continue to keep my Ultimate'boss' in mind during any day as I work for God ,regardless of who my boss may be,I try and do my job to the best of my ability whether my supervisor is there or not.Don't get me wrong ,I am human and probably do tone down somewhat in the abscence of direct supervison but my goal is always to get the job done,to the best of my ability and share that at night in prayer before I sleep.In a situation like this I would probably bring to light what is going on or not going on and share the onus with my supervior, If the directive was more or less unspoken ,remain "looking busy" then thats what I would have to do to maintain my employment.If it got more than I wanted it to be I may have to rethink my position.I have been at my employment for little over 32 years and have had many struggles with upper management but thrOugh God's grace have been able to get them worked out.Its not easy ,and we may fear repercussions but when we trust in our faith and work to best of our ability in all areas we can move forward. Keeping it into perspective of where we came from can sometimes make us look at things a little differently. God will know your heart,work for God and all else will trikle down,we have stepped out on faith before, I believe, for me ,it is my only way to go....Get with God,i betcha they'll be some great communication!!!