Our decisions, whether small or big, have a huge affect on
our environment and the people who live and work around us. When we make decisions, it’s important to
consider and ask yourself questions about everyone involved in the situation. This was a common problem at my old job. The communication was very poor, so whenever
we had collaborative projects, information was always skewed or distorted,
making the process a lot more difficult.
In general, we are faced with decisions on a daily basis that affect the
way our lives play out.
One conflict/decision I have been recently faced with
involves leaving my old job with no real back up plan in the hopes to find
something better suited for my family and I.
I quit my job back in June and moved across the country with no real
plan. My fiancé and I had savings to
last us for a year; however, it was a scary decision we were faced with. Neither of us were happy where we were living
and could not see ourselves living there forever. There were no opportunities for him, and
nothing beyond the one job I had there.
The decision seemed easy when faced with the facts of our stories, but
before we voiced our feelings and opinions openly, we struggled with the
decision. I found that the aspect of
resolution that involves listening and telling your story to be a really
impactful step for me when faced with conflict.
The conflict I was faced with was more of an internal/personal conflict,
as opposed to a team conflict, but it affected my coworkers, my family, my
friends, and my relationships. Making
sure to speak with everyone who is involved both immediate and from a distance
is important, as it helps you see a bigger, clearer picture overall.
This learning experience has really strengthened my ability
to make decisions. Prior to this
experience, I struggled with conflict and often tried my best to avoid it. But like diving off a diving board for a
first time, it can be scary, but once you do it get’s a lot easier. 3 ways the experience can help me in the
future include listening to my inner voice, listening to the full stories of
others and being able to share my own story, and asking/sharing questions with
others to get a clearer picture.
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