12 May 2009
Passing Judgements
I know it is not a good thing to judge your neighbors but what happens when you manage the complex you live in and its your job to keep people in check? I am usually a rule abiding person but also feel the spirit of the rule is sometimes more important. The hardest part is having to use the judgement when it comes not only to the residents of the community but also your friends. I am not targeting them if I have to enforce rules but at the same time am I playing fav's if I let something pass. Now don't get me wrong, there have been no major wrongdoings going on here. Just little stuff that I know I am supposed to enforce but haven't. I have long been debating if its being nice or because I don't want to confront. I have been trying to consider all sides of the argument before acting but could that again be considered playing fav's? I usually talk myself out of doing anything when I do that. I have been struggling for a while with being manager. I am ready to get it off my shoulders and just focus on my family and no one else's plumbing, roaches, parking, trash and the list goes on. I guess what I really want to know is what comes first, friends or my job?
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Hmm, did they become your friends before or after moving into the complex? That is another way to look at it.
You are such a likable person that it doesn't surprise me that you have lots of friends...and it is harder to enforce rules (even the small ones) when it involves people you care for in some capacity.
I think a manager free life for you would be a nice change of pace. Maybe you can buy a house, you know, somewhere up here. :)
I sure hope it isn't us you are talking about. But...if it is, we are definitely friends so you can tell us and we won't be offended. We know it is your job. :)I hope one day you will be able to get a home too. We are still looking, hopefully not for much longer. I'm so glad to have your blog address now. We miss you guys!
No Brooke, it wasn't you guys. It was never akward for us to be friends and managers. There are people who live here who like to confront and its hard to remember sometimes that its because of who they are and not what I am doing. Really, its all good.
Since I have no real idea what the problem is- I will just answer the question: What comes first, friends or my job- the answer is neither! :)
Also have to say....Man is that he (she)might have joy!
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