Hello, Benjamin from Brother’s Campfire here!
On June 11th, 2021, I wrote
How the Cow Chews The Cud and Diminutive Dots.
In it, I outline a few bad experiences with abusive supervisors. I am confident abusive people started down a road and passed a lot of stop signs getting there.
Coming back from vacation, I put my game face on, and with it, a blue bow tie with white polka dots as outlined in in the above-mentioned blog post.
Attending the morning meeting with the suit types, I received nothing but compliments.
Not one to hide in an office, I completed rounds and greeted those in our care. Only one person out of literal hundreds made fun.
I may sport it again.
It was a cool challenge, and the bow tie may become part of my wardrobe off and on.
When I got to the office, I found a box of business cards on my desk, there was a brand new swivel chair and the mini fridge was stocked with energy drinks, snacks and chocolate bars. I gained weight and pimpled out just looking at it.
I was touched this week by the care and concern my supervisor put in to making everything so cool when I returned.
The atmosphere was different this week overall. Did it have it’s problems? Absolutely. My line of work can get stressful quickly, but it was easy to brush off.
Yesterday, I had little supervision and made a pointed effort to be effective. Recently, I had made a joke that I goof off when my boss is not around and resolved to make my statement inaccurate and make as many meaningful contacts as possible.
In this pursuit, I was doing my self assigned rounds when I approached a cell door where noise emanated. A man was praying his heart out asking for peace in the prison.
Could it be that he had been praying and God heard him?
Author: Benjamin
Benjamin Thiel is a community leader, urban farmer, and author of The Ongoing Tale at Brothers Campfire. He might know a guy...
I think God did hear him. You rock the bow tie. I hate bad supervisors. They can make your life so stressful.
Indeed, Anonymous! I agree. Thank you for the compliment! Bad supervision is tough. I like what I have going on and I do not take it for granted.
Well, in the words of the Eleventh Doctor: “Bow ties are cool!”
One would wonder what the 10 other doctors had to say. 3 out of 4 dentists approved.
Nice.
Thank you!
Still rockin’ that bowtie, Benjamin. It is always a treat to be welcomed back to work by a supervisor or manager who only realizes how valuable your contributions are when you are away and they have to pick up the slack. So, the new perks, whether appreciation or bribery were warranted and are the sign of a good boss. Cheers. Allan
Ha ha! Thanks Allan! It is a neat job coordinating volunteers, scheduling events, and helping people!
Abusive bosses are verywhere, and they impact negatively on many people’s lifes. I am so glad the bow tie worked for you.
Thank you Doctor Christa van Staden! Yes, abuses abound, and how one deals with them is the measure of a person. Thanks for stopping by today!
That is true, but I also think that abusers must be educated, if it is possible at all?
Education is important. I would love to hear ideas about the method as it is important to my line of work.
I would like to do some research about it, especially as teachers are bullied in the workplace. But, it is not confined to this sector, it happens everywhere. The bullying you referred to is horrible, and it impacts om emotions as well as efficiency of work.
No doubt! When you choose to present said research, I am more than excited to promote it. This is a real-world concern.
Thanks, I also feel that it is important.
Perseverance paid off, nephew, well done. He placed you in the right place, at the right time. So happy for you. Bravo on sporting the tie that day and periodically, your boss is happy they made the right choice in selecting you for the position.
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
You look great. Quite the gentleman. And hope you are up for many future challenges. Good luck! 🙂
Thank you Terveen Gill! I appreciate your kind words!
Charlee: “The Doctor says, ‘Bow ties are cool!'”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPGTizdGwSc
The Doctor is correct.
Very beautiful article lines and your very nice photo also 👌🌷🙏😊
Thank you friend!
Most welcome 🌹🙏
You rocked the bowtie! Good job. I’m sure God heard that man’s prayers.
Thank you. I think so as well!
Thab
Thank you for sharing! I find it intriguing that we may be praying the same prayers as those in our care… without ever knowing it. Peace in prison creates opportunity for growth and healing.
Indeed!
I’m very fond of bow ties. My oldest son wears them every chance he gets. Lends him confidence I think. Maybe there’s something to that.
There may be. It will be a do again.
Yes! Bring back the bow ties, they’re so cool
I agree! I would like to bring back the cowboy hat as well, but not with the same outfit.
Totally, the outfit was rather bad.