I am not good at being wrong. As I write on this tiny computer to prove that I was not wrong I begin to think..ugh maybe....But alas it was so simple to carry with me. Tossed it in my pocket book like nothing. It is cute too. These are the seven inch screen computers that we got for staff who are never in the office to report into the online data system. The key board is small but after a day I am pretty good with it.I did not bring my big lap top so this will be a week with it.
All this is about some employees who complain it is too small and difficult to work with. My rationale for the small was to be less expensive and they are sturdy and less likely to damaged from being tossed about.
Back to being wrong. I am stubborn. I think it is a part of being perpetually dissatisfied...always looking to do better. To be correct and to push for excellence. Many will tell us that this is from our parents but I am not so sure. I see it in my grand daughters and at a very young age..competition and strong will. Does it come from being women? My 4 year old grand daughter told me that at her school the boys are the heroes and the girl is the princess. So young huh? What does that relationship really mean after all? For me the more I was treated like a princess in life the more I became committed to being s Queen (knew I could not be King). But was very clear that I wanted to be the decision maker. My Kingdom, even it I was a queen mother.
So now I find myself stuck on being right. Hate eating crow. If this computer proves to be a royal pain I will be in a dilemma. Guess I will practice more on this little key board.
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With you, hate hate hate being wrong. But we are sometimes!
ReplyDeleteHope you are not in this instance. What a great idea, forcing yourself do what you have had employees deal with. Do hope you prove this one to be right.
So, yes. It sucks... But isn't so much easier to admit it now vs years ago? I know I always talk about how much maturity enhances our lives.
I have one I am not sure about. Yesterday heard from a fourth person the rumor that the husband across the street is having an affair (small town here)
I don't particularly like the family nor the wife but did call her and tell her what the rumors were. Not much pain for me (thought it would be horrid and had it what I would say written out.) She did tell me someone else told her… nuff said it’s now between her and husband.
For me, right now standing by my decision esp since person 4 is a friend and we talked afterwards and she agreed with what I did.
I hope I thought this out carefully enough - intent was to tell her as a woman (since I would want to know) NOT to cause her unneeded pain.
So, my feeling is sometimes we need to take the risk at being wrong. Either with business or personal.
If logical, good reason for either making (or hopefully not making) mistake is there then fully acceptable.
If a personal venue is involved then... not acceptable. And, I've been there and done that in my much earlier years. I pray will never to sink to the level of ever doing again.
I strongly believe everyone on this board makes decisions based on good business issues or proper choices for personal relationships involved.
So, back to you… tiny keyboards… USB connection for those who cannot use? $10 for a keyboard.
Good luck with that little laptop Deb. I have such a struggle with those, (although I only tried one briefly) They are just so SMALL!! But, I think it is a great resource for staff who can't be at a remote computer and it is a great idea for more effective documentation. And the fact that they are portable and get the job done are win, win. Also, nobody likes to be wrong, but that is often how I learned what was right. OH well. We are only human. And, Deb, If you would like, I could call you, "Her Royal Highness!" :)
ReplyDeleteWell I am happy to report that I am getting better. It does take some getting used to but if you use it regularly it gets easier. I am loving the ease of carrying it around. Last night I let Gabe watch house on it!
ReplyDeleteNancy that was brave. I know if it were me I would want to know true or not if people are talking. And I think it takes courage to take that leap and tell someone. An affair is hard and it is never as black and white as we might think. So many mixed feelings. I feel for them. I would have been sweating some dialing the number. Was right to do.
Well, glad to hear the tiny keyboard can work with practice. Assume you now have a big sigh of relief?
ReplyDeleteHmm... you House fanatics (I like it but rarely watch) Bet Gabe normally watches on a huge screen... now he's down to how many inches? Would he even watch in black and white?
My heart was pounding when I dialed her number. So, selfishly was happy but still feel so badly for her.
Still OK with decision. Do need a promise from you all that if I post something here which you feel I did wrong that you will tell me. Counting on that!
I wuld tell you for certain. I know that it is importnat to me and would ask for the same back.
ReplyDeleteI think the being wrong is all part of self esteem and lack of...growing up we were not encouraged to feel good about ourselves...my mother in particular thought it was wrong to have pride. It was her duty to keep us modest even to a fault. She did not often give kuddos and often was critical. Makes it hard for me to be positive and sensitive to others sometimes. Hmmm worth a ponder I suspect. Happy Monday!
Deb, you are a strong, smart, loving, compassionate, dedicated, educated woman(the list goes on and on but I don't want to use all the room describing your POSITIVE qualities). Being wrong does suck, but its part of life. Its what makes us learn and grow sometimes, encourages us to strive to do better, keeps us humble, makes us appreciate it more when we are lucky enough to be right. Being wrong isnt always a bad thing. I think its more about the type of wrong that we should worry so much about. We all know the big wrongs, lying, cheating, stealing, purposely causing harm, etc...maybe you have even been wrong in some of those ways(I think most of us have at some point in our lives)but the real wrong is to not learn and to continue in this way, I know this does not describe you in any way. Sounds like growing up had its rough spots for you, but look at what you have managed to achieved despite of it(or even because of it). Hmmm worth a ponder?
ReplyDeleteStacy you are so right...thanks for the kind words. I think, if we are honest with ourselves, we have all been wrong and struggled with that fact. Even in those not good ways. I have certainly had some moments that I am not prould of.
ReplyDeleteIt is all about the learning and for that I am grateful. I have learned ALOT! I am pretty certain that there is still much to learn. Even today I have learned that my desire to be right gets in my way sometimes.
Being right or wrong is polarizing. You bought the computers because you thought they would help staff, be sturdy, be incorruptible, be convenient. Good! They are small and difficult to use. Oh! Okay. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Oh well. Lady across the street is being cheated on. Hmmm. What would I want in that case? Probably to know because part of being cheated on for me (I think -- it hasn't happened to my knowledge) is that someone knows something about my life that I don't know. I want all the facts, good or bad. I think you were wise, Nancy, to call your neighbor. She won't be thinking you were sitting in your house, looking at her house, knowing something about her life that she didn't know.
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