Criticism

I know it's hard for all of us to swallow but sometimes we all need a little bit of constructive criticism. Sometimes, in my job, I have to give "feedback" on how others can improve their performance. Occasionally, and I mean very, very occasionally I will get someone who replies and says "thank you for your feedback; I appreciate learning what I can do better." More often, I get nothing at all because the person is probably sulking and nursing his or her wounds, which I completely understand. It bites. Sometimes, I'll get hate mail telling me how pointless it was and how they know they are already great at the job and if I can't see that then I must be ___________ (insert your fave one in the blank from these: too picky, stupid, a b*tch). You know what, I can even deal with that better than...

The one who gives up. The one who takes the advice as "I'm a loser and can't do this right so I may as well just give up now." I don't understand that at all. If someone says I'm not doing something well, you can be sure I'll do my darndest to prove them wrong. I didn't understand it in school and I still don't. How are you ever going to get anything you want if you only put in minimal effort and then give up if that little bit of effort isn't enough.

Toughen up people; realize that life isn't all marshmallows and gumdrops and the universe isn't likely going to just drop what you want into your lap. Be willing to work for it.



On another note, my friend Tammy is having a contest on her blog and you can win an 80 GB USB drive that is sleek and thin and uber cool. I'm entering because I could store a heck of a lot of pictures on it.

Criticism