I learned something about myself today that I long suspected.
I love that value in my friends, I appreciate it with aquaintaces, I expect it from family (family does not just mean blood ties). What I am happy about is I know without a shadow of doubt, I am loyal. BUT…..
Did you expect THAT coming? I am loyal to a point. I must respect you, I must share similar values (hopefully the same ones) or the loyalty card just won’t fly. You would know I am loyal to you if the following were to happen:
- I invite you to my home. I will not expose my children to people I do not trust. If I trust you, you will find a faithful loyal friend in me.
- I will stand between you and someone who is verbally or physically attacking you. This happened with my aunt. My cousin started teasing her/bad-mouthing her to her face. I stepped in and let’s just say, I would defend her to the death.
- I will support you in whatever you choose to do. I will share my opinion, but in the end, it is your decision and I support you.
I had a job interview today. I am not positive, but I am fairly certain they will offer me a job. I will decline if they do. I was asked some questions and I found my loyalty to my place of work rise up inside me and I felt I needed to defend the amazing work we do. Quite frankly, we are a leader in our city with the work we do and there are other’s who do not want to collaborate with us. That is fine, but I felt I was being grilled by the SS to give up secrets. Ummm I don’t think so. It was at that moment I knew I valued the support of my Supervisor, Leadership and Executive Director more than I wanted a $22 000 pay increase. The defining moment was knowing I would not have the same supportive team that I have grown to love and respect.
I also learned that I am not willing to sacrifice my goals for money. That is huge. I really respect that in others. I am not willing to give up going to University for a job. That degree will bring in more money one day. Meanwhile I know I am making a difference in lives of the clients I serve and the people I work with. My daughter asked me if I was proud of my decision because she was. Well, that just sealed it. I made a choice that showed my daughter it is WHAT you do with your life that matters not how much you make.
Out of the mouths of children….great choice you made Rob!
Thanks Suz π
Loyalty is very rare these days. You will definitely sleep better at night knowing you made the right choice and that means everything. Loved the picture. Where is that street??
Thanks T! I found that picture when I googled “loyalty” I have no idea where it is but I liked it π
My heart is all fuzzy now. You must work with some amazing people! (being Canadian, most are ;))
I do work with amazing people. All of us are Canadian…even the Newfie counts as a Canadian too π
Great thing to have…I try to be loyal & dependable!
Dependable is another great one!! Must be why we get along so well π