Tough to Compromise

I found this prompt to be quite intriqueing and one to think hard about. Two thoughts came to my head, finally. I probably could think of more but since my brain is pretty much in the spring break mode I'll just stick to two. My parenting skills and work ethics.

Okay, I would never be the one to say that my parenting skills are perfect but I also don't like others to preach to me. Since our children are 10 and 13, both my husband and I have many siblings with the older kids that have been through the famous "teenage years". I REALLY get sick of the phrase, "You just wait until your kids are older. You'll see what happens." First of all, everyone's lifestyle is completely different and the upbringing that each one chooses can have a huge affect on growth of a child. In another sense, my husband and I never truly argued or disagreed until we had children - once again the upbringings were different. Seldom will I compromise with him when a decision needs to be made. I think I talk circles around him until it get exhausting and what I decide he goes along with. It may be a heated debate but the manipulation does occur (not proud of myself on that). When we see eye to eye on issues that is always a plus for then no compromising needs to take place and the backing of each other is good for the kids to see.

Regarding work ethics, I will give my parents credit for that. Being brought up in a family with a small family owned business one is taught respect and responsibility. I have always been taught to go to work and do my job - a reason I'm not a fan of unions. I currently work in the school district and it is sad to see the backing of unions on employees that don't step up to the plate to perform to their expectations. I know plenty of people who would job at the opportunity to get a full time job and do the work that they are supposed to do. I have tried, endlessly, to talk to the principal regarding fellow employees and the wasted time that is seen. The job isn't to compromise what you want to do when - different tasks need to be assigned and everyone involved so they are disbursed evenly. The response I get is even more irritating, "Not everyone thinks like you." What is that supposed to mean? Either an individual is hired to do a job or not and as far as I'm concerned if a person cannot perform a job to the qualifications that are listed - they should not be working in that particular position. No other employee would allow it except for those that have a union backing them. My personal opinion!

With that said, I think it is hard for me to compromise in many aspects of my life. I think that is true for everyone who have strong willed types of personalities. Little things that don't have a huge impact on me I can compromise over but if it is an issue that will affect me tremendously then I have the right to state my opinion and convince anyone to compromise to my side. I'll try not to be to pushy or self-righteous in the process.