Addy

It's hard to support a position that goes against your own. It's hard to hear all those sad stories and not be able to do anything about them. It's hard to take being spit at, knowing it's not your fault.

I've had two major jobs. One at a hospital in pediatrics/pediatric education, the other at a corporate office in the meat industry.

The hospital job included unbelievably sad stories every day. It was stressful, but rewarding. Only once did I have to deal with an angry mom. She thought I cashed her insurance check covering the cost of my boss' hospital services. She really got nasty with me. I was really angry with her too for thinking I'd risk my job for her silly check, but I couldn't say anything until I found out what happened to that check. Turned out the hospital cashed the check that was supposed to go to us. I wanted to be just as nasty when I informed her, but I couldn't because we cared for her kids - wasn't their fault.

The other job at the corporate office was assistant to the president. The hours were very long, I had to be extremely organized and know every detail, but the job was easy. All I had to do was snap my fingers, and people would jump through hoops for me - an awesome job for someone on a power trip.

However, the job was draining my soul. My boss ruled with an "iron fist" and treated his people like dirt. He never did it to me, but he would have enjoyed it immensely. He didn't have the chance because I was always a step ahead of him, lol. It was a game to me because I knew how much he hated to bow down to me and say "thank you."

What hurt me was seeing him treat his employees like drones to be used and abused. It bothered me to watch them sacrifice themselves and their families for the almighty dollar. I realize money is necessary, but I refuse to worship money or sacrifice my family or morals for money. I packed up my stuff one morning and walked out, and I've never regretted that decision.

It sounds like you spend your entire day taking in negative energy in one form or another - from good and bad people. It's no wonder you're about to explode! Are you absolutely certain it's weight gain???

I hope you'll be able to find some relaxing moments to breath in some fresh air and take in a little beauty around you. Maybe it will give you the strength to spit out those thorns properly. If not, one of them might get you - then we'll have to sit through a news story about a lady up north who flew around the room like a deflated balloon.