"Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off" ~ Taylor Swift
Most of the time I like to think I'm a decent judge of character, and the haters are pretty easy to spot.... But occasionally, there is a wolf in 🐑 clothing. That, is what I experienced this last week at work. Timing seems suspect to me, since the repeal of protection for Transgender people in the workplace just went through. How fitting that the old, white, herteronormative, conservative man should choose to load his Cannon's with silly putty and aim them at me. (I say silly putty cause his game for taking me done was weak sauce on so many levels)
I am kinda mad at myself, for believing that this guy could separate his personal beliefs from his business practices. I truly pegged him for having more integrity. But, he proved me wrong.
While this week has been extremely tough, and stressful; I'm reminded that the reality is, I am loved and cared for by my co workers, and staff. One man's issues of insecurity, and whatever else is going on, aren't my burden to bare.
His need to wave his masculinity around, as if it is a contest, this simply makes me laugh, and kinda feel bad for how pathetic he is. I do not have to be the victim, or even a contestant, in his delusional contest of who is the alpha. Respect is earned and not given. I have respect in spades. He does not. The winner here is clear!
So from the bottom of my heart, I just want to thank all the ones who have reached out with encouraging words and love and hugs. Yall are the best part of my reality! As for the haters. #ShakeItOff
Stay tuned for future post on "Most ridiculous write ups, and why silly write ups happen to good employees"
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