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red grasshopper12
Mar 24, 2008, 01:33 PM
I think I am jealous of people in my family they are married and I have nothing. I just get bored with my life I want something more .

Wondergirl
Mar 24, 2008, 01:38 PM
They are probably envious of you, with all your freedom and independence and potential. Do you have a job? Go to school? Volunteer anywhere? Have hobbies? Read books? Play any sport?

red grasshopper12
Mar 24, 2008, 01:44 PM
I used to have job but I had to quit.

bEaUtIfUlbRuNeTtE
Mar 24, 2008, 01:48 PM
Why did you have to quit your job?

red grasshopper12
Mar 24, 2008, 01:58 PM
Well my boss gave me a letter of warning telling me that I had to work harder and I work as hard as I could. I gave my mom the note and she got ticked at my boss and told me I am never going back there.

Wondergirl
Mar 24, 2008, 02:10 PM
How old are you? Why would you give your mother the note? And why does she have the power to tell you to quit? Why not talk with the boss about your work situation?

red grasshopper12
Mar 24, 2008, 02:13 PM
I was 18yrs. Old. My grandmother picked me up and I started to cry and I gave her the note and she told my mom. My mom called my boss about the note. But then my mom called me and told me that I am not going back there. Plus. I did talk to my boss

Wondergirl
Mar 24, 2008, 02:15 PM
i was 18yrs. old. i had to cry.

Why did you cry? Was it a job you liked? What did you do?

How old are you now? Do you live with your mother?

red grasshopper12
Mar 24, 2008, 02:26 PM
I guess cause I got the note. I liked it for a while then it just got exhausting because they changed my schedule. I work in the nursing home doing laundry.

bEaUtIfUlbRuNeTtE
Mar 24, 2008, 02:28 PM
How old are you now?

red grasshopper12
Mar 24, 2008, 02:33 PM
I'm 26 now

Wondergirl
Mar 24, 2008, 02:36 PM
Do you have a job coach, or have you ever had one?

red grasshopper12
Mar 24, 2008, 02:39 PM
No

Wondergirl
Mar 24, 2008, 02:43 PM
Well, I think it's time you had one. Are you anywhere near a city or a medium-sized town, or do you live near farms? May I ask what state you live in?

There is something called the Department of Rehab Services (DORS) that will test you for you abilities and will match you with a job coach who will help you find a new job. Do you know about DORS?

Wondergirl
Mar 24, 2008, 02:43 PM
Well, I think it's time you had one. Are you anywhere near a city or a medium-sized town, or do you live near farms? May I ask what state you live in?

There is something called the Department of Rehab Services (DORS) that will test you for your abilities and will match you with a job coach who will help you find a new job. Do you know about DORS?

Chery
Mar 24, 2008, 02:45 PM
At your age, most people take on a job just to earn money and then find out it is not for them. You need to find something that you'd really like to do and maybe go into an apprenticeship. That might mean a little less money at the start, but if you still live at home, it might just give you a chance to concentrate on looking for something that just right for you.

Being jealous of family members is not really jealousy.. it is generally envy.. but look at it this way - your just starting in life and on your journey you will find yourself, your taste in women, the right attitude towards life, and have plenty of time to 'find' yourself and to be able to share the same interests. This all takes time, so don't be in a hurry to jump into something you are not sure of just because you are a little dissatisfied with your own life at present. This is the time to get to know yourself and grow, and that takes time, so be patient.

I would also suggest that you tell Mom that you are going to try to handle your affairs on your own and will ask her for help if you think you need it, but that you'd rather take charge as best as you can. Mom's forget that their 'babys' need a chance to grow up and make their own mistakes and develop the strength to deal with them as they come. I think the more steps you take toward independence, the prouder your grandma and mom will be.. even though it is sometimes hard for them to 'let go' of the feeling that they have to protect you all your life.

Go out and visit friends your age, or make new friends. Don't turn into a 'wallflower' because you think that mom and grandma need you around all the time. Show them that you are growing and need a little space to be yourself.

Let us know what type of job you might be interested in, what you'd like to do with your spare time, hobbies, etc. and we might be able to give you some hints on how to achieve your goals.

Good luck dear, and keep us posted.

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red grasshopper12
Mar 24, 2008, 02:47 PM
My mom and I been trying to get me a job at our library in our neighborhood.

Wondergirl
Mar 24, 2008, 02:49 PM
my mom and i been trying to get me a job at our library in our neighborhood.

Ah! I know all about libraries. I work in one. What jobs have you applied for? Maybe I can help with this.

red grasshopper12
Mar 24, 2008, 02:57 PM
Probably stocking books on shelves.

Wondergirl
Mar 24, 2008, 03:01 PM
Do you know how to put decimals in order from smallest to largest? That would be important.

red grasshopper12
Mar 24, 2008, 03:03 PM
I worked in our school library and I had to do that also.

Wondergirl
Mar 24, 2008, 03:07 PM
Have you been interviewed yet for the book shelving job?

red grasshopper12
Apr 8, 2008, 02:55 PM
What does my job have to do with me being jealous of my family members?

Fr_Chuck
Apr 8, 2008, 03:01 PM
Well first sorry but "grow up" moms don't need to see notes and most certainly don't call your work about notes.

And notes are called warnings it means you are not doing the work as fast or as hard as other workers are expected. Some work is harder than others and if it is your first job, it will be a shock to know how hard and how much work people are expected to do.

But also one does not just quit a job either, and at 18 one does not quit just because mom says to, they know they have a responsibility.
What they do is go back and work harder, make sure they are getting enough sleep and not doing things to be too tired before they go to work,

But at this point, what is your education, do you have a high school education, what type of other work have you done, what are you interested in.

red grasshopper12
Apr 8, 2008, 03:04 PM
I graduated from high school

Chery
Apr 10, 2008, 02:35 PM
what does my job have to do with me being jealous of my family members?

I think Wondergirl asked because sometimes when we are good at other things in life, we don't focus on the achievements of what other people have reached. Once you gain confidence in things that you yourself can achieve and do well, you will feel better about yourself and your envey (not really jealousy) will go away because pride will take it's place.

I think that once you start being proud of things you achieve, you will set more goals to find people and things that will make you happier.

Don't you think that this is worth a try? I do.

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