Hurting feelings...

[wolflady]

Originally posted by SpencerTheLion
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To be blunt, some people never grow up from the school playground when they hate someone "because" (no reason).

It's sad but true. I always thought that once I got into college and graduated and moved on to a professional job...that I would be around other 'professionals' as well. I'm still amazed at how many 'adults' act like (or worse than) spoiled rotten children!
Why is it in human nature to be cruel? It truly disgusts me. Everyday I see people with road rage on the streets, or just simply people being rude to others, and I am saddened. How are we supposed to try to gain peace with other people from around the world, when we can't get along with our fellow countrymen?? It was amazing after 9-11 how everyone was a little kinder to those around them...but things seem to be going back to 'normal'. It's sad that it took a tragedy to get people to come together, but even that didn't phase some...and everyone else is going back to their self-centered ways.
Logan, I can totally see why you would be choosing animals over humans. I'm really at that point too!
I know I've said this before, but it's so nice to come to this place, where everyone seems to have the same/similar thoughts and views...and what is it we all have in common?? The love of animals! 'We' are a special 'breed' of human, if you will. Because we are above and beyond all the petty things that make up part of human nature.
I know this topic surely hits home for me because I was 'that kid' in school. It was made worse for the fact that I went to a private for 8 years(1st through 8th grades) and there were only about 20 people in my class. So, basically for 8 years, I was shunned and picked on and made fun of. I was a pretty unhappy kid, and I would cry alot after school. Luckily I did have one friend who was also the 'outcast', so we weren't alone. We had each other, and we are still friends after all these years (18+ years now!)!

I was so terrified to go to high school, because I always heard how scary and awful the kids were at public schools. I couldn't imagine it any worse then what I was already dealing with! Luckily, I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't bad at all, and actually made friends with both boys and girls! What a shocker that was! But, going from a class of 20 spoiled snot nosed kids to a class of over 400...there's definitely more types of people to choose from. I really don't know why I was the target of all that meanness. Maybe because I didn't dress like the other kids (I usually got hand me downs from my 2 older sisters), and I wasn't pretty like the other girls. I've come to see that kids can be really cruel...and it probably doesn't improve much with age.
Although those were bad years and bad memories, I can't help but think that going through that shaped the person I am today. I could care less where someone is from, what color they are, what language they speak, or what religion they are. Who cares? I have made such terrific friends from all over the world, not only here on Pet Talk, but at my job and in college!! It's funny to think that one of my best friends came from India, but probably has the closest morals and beliefs to mine.
A really good friend of mine told me that I'm actually probably too nice, which has resulted in some sad times and people taking advantage of me (but I won't go into THAT!). But friends are such an important thing for me that I would bend over backwards to help them out or just be there for them when they need me, for the lifetime.
As for people making such mean comments in the workplace...the advice given on this thread is great. The best thing is to ignore it. These people are attention seekers. I do have to wonder where all this hate/meanness comes from. What a sad life people like that must lead (they need a pet!! Well, maybe not...but you get the gist of what I mean ). Plus, it's amazing how unprofessional people can be in the workplace!! My goodness!! Sure, there are a couple of people that I really don't get along with at work, but in the professional world...you have to put feelings and emotions aside because you're doing a job...and that stuff doesn't pertain to the duties of a job. Ugh!
Take comfort in the fact that you're above and beyond these childish behaviors and just ignore the rude people.

Sorry I rambled so long! This is just a topic that hits close to home for me...and yikes!! Come to think of it, I haven't ever told many people about my 'geek' days! Well, now I guess I have!