Disclosing personal issues to work colleagues not an easy task. The culture of the workplace could play a key role. Perhaps more importantly than the culture is the individuals we see every day.
Today I got a nice chat with a colleague, and I felt I could lower my guard and share some of my issues. My felt I was listened to. I felt human. And I was given some good advice.
With other colleagues though it could be the opposite. Either we end up nowhere in conversation or I feel that I have let them see my weaknesses.
This week I was surprised to see the reaction of another colleague to a request being made through me. As if the ego was in danger. Then I felt as if my so-called reputation was on the line.
My reputation, that which has brought me very short satisfactions and long headaches.
It was hard to make a joke of the incident, but I managed to let this colleague know that I was sorry for not meeting the expectations of such a reputation that was bestowed upon me. Yes, I am weak, not better than you, I am just a kind of lucky guy to be here. I apologise for hurting the ego.
In such cases it is better I think to also call Saul, the lawyer (as in breaking bad TV series).
Just so that it feels safer to have my back covered.
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