What would you do if you were me?

I don't always voice out what I feel. I rarely show my feelings. But lately, I have been feeling that people have taken advantage of my meekness. It's not my strongest trait. Yet, I noticed that I have been overlooked by my superiors at work. I am a diligent worker, I get things done. I stay after hours if need be. Still, I feel that I haven't gotten what I deserve. People I started with are now at the Director or VP level, and I am left working for people that started after me.

I'm not complaining. With the economic crisis going on, I am fortunate to have a job. Our company laid off workers for the first time in 40 years. Everyone else received a paycut. I am simply wondering why I haven't reached the higher positions that my colleagues have reached. Do I need to become an a**hole to move up? Some of the people who have been promoted (no offense guys) don't even know what they are doing! I, on the other hand have more experience and expertise than they do!

I hate suck ups. That is one thing I detest. If I am going to move up, I want it to be due to my own merits and not because I sucked up to the big boss. Although at times, I think that's the only way! I mean, a person who has screwed up more than accomplish anything was recently promoted to "Director".. come on! Should I take up training? Should I go back to school and take up a "pulling-your-own-strings" course? What am I doing wrong? Arrrrgghh!!! I refuse to believe that a "Once a pee-on is always a pee-on." I still believe strongly that people are rewarded for what they do. But when is it going to happen to me?

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Let me be a little off-topic here. I know that you're here for the hottest male photos you can find.. and I will be resuming regular programming shortly.

A buddy of mine sent me this video and I was actually amazed how much I don't know and how amazing and overwhelming everything is.

Take a look.



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My Perfect Guys - Male Model Christian Geisselmann

 

I was stressed out to the max today.  I am going on my third vacation this year.  It was a vacation that was planned a year ago.  If it wasn't important and paid for, I would let this vacation go.  But I can't because it's our first family reunion - ever.

You see, I have two dogs.  I love my dogs to death (contrary to what others may say).  Every time I have to go away on business or vacation, I need to leave them with someone.  I have never placed them in a kennel.  Not only are kennels expensive, but I don't want my dogs to be exposed to diseases like kennel cough or be infested with fleas.

I have left them with trusted friends (I used to have a boyfriend who took care of my dogs when I'm away - but I'm single now...so that's that).  There's no problem with it because I know that my dogs are in good hands.  I appreciate the courtesy my friends offer me whenever I travel.

But there are times (such as now) when I stress out because I am, for all intents and purposes, asking them a favor.  I need to oblige to whatever they ask of me because I am the one asking a favor from them.  

I try, and in everything, I believe I am considerate.  I make sure that my babies have enough food, treats and other things that my babies need. I drive my dogs to my friends' homes (two separate and opposite locations), give them baths the night before so they are clean and pleasant because my goal is not to burden my friends with anything other than taking care of them.

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But these people make me feel like I owe them my life.  And I am beginning to wonder whether it's worth leaving my dogs in a kennel and pay for it.  I will have less stress each time I go on vacation.  

Besides the fact that I have to make sure that my dogs are well-taken care of while I'm away, I need to make sure that the people I'm leaving my dogs with are not inconvenienced and after all, I think they love my dogs as much as I do.  

So, tonight - I've decided that the next time I go away, I would pay and leave my dogs in a kennel.  There's no reason for me to be treated as if I haven't done my best to minimize their inconvenience in doing me this favor. 

This way, everything will be fair.  No stress... no friendships lost.

Model Agency - Christian Geisselmann from Vlbg Flash on Vimeo.

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