Stop Moving The Goal Posts

@wolfie34 (26771)
United Kingdom
June 26, 2007 3:29pm CST
Do you get fed up and irritable with people who keep changing the goal posts? You think you've got something arranged, then they go and change it? It's like they keep you hanging on then they drop you, or the carrot on the stick job! Empty promises too drive me mad, why can't they be honest instead of promising you the world then coming up with the square root of bugger all! So when someone keeps moving the goal posts when do you decide ENOUGH is ENOUGH?
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@yanjiaren (9031)
26 Jun 07
Hahha I like your English lol, reminds me of of Enfield, where I live and breath lol.My whole life has been buggered up by others letting me down so I just keep going and keep praying for God to help me have nice people in my life that will be good. I am so lucky that although we are suffering, my Beloved and I being apart, I am so happy I found him because whatever he says he does..he even wants to save one of my teeth..as I have to have three out..but he has enough money to save one!1 I thought that was lovely..because I am a bit strapped having invested it all and he understands how hard I am working for our future..he wanted to send more but he just started a new job and run out of extra himself..but yes I have been let down a lot and get really fed up when people break their promises..
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
26 Jun 07
That's one of things I like about you so much my friend you've never broken a promise to me, you've always been so fair and honest to me. I know how hard you are working and it's appreciated x
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@yanjiaren (9031)
27 Jun 07
i will always do my best..had a really bad migraine yesterday so couldn't work after 10.30 still on painkillers now..
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@tinamwhite (3252)
• United States
26 Jun 07
Well, my friend...nobody wants to feel like they are being taken for granted...for something deserving less than what they would expect of you.....BUT you are the only onw who can truly make that decision.... I know that this is important to you...you are more than qualified for the job...you are caring and compassionate enough to do this job well.... Someone will recognize that .....don't give up hope....I know that is what you WANT....NOW let's talk realistics....you need to find a job...you have been off of work for too long...when you are not working your mind gets preoccupied with things that you would be better equipt to deal with if you were working.... Find a paying job that will help you to meet your responsibilities and send a resume out to these schools every other week unitl they get so sick of hearing from you they realize that you are serious about this career choice WHILE holding down another job and thereby, show stability of employment..... Don't be mad at me. my dearest Wolfie....I am truly trying to be helpful...you know that I care...
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
26 Jun 07
Mad? Why would I be mad at you, thank you for your sound advice and I know you care and are very supportive, I have my Jobclub which is also very supportive for me. There is something out there for me it's just being patient!
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• United States
26 Jun 07
I think that there is something out there that will fulfill your dreams, my dear.... I knew that the mother in me came out in my advice to you...being a grown man....I hoped that I would not insult you, Hun... I would and have said the same thing to my adult children... I hate to see the passion in you ignored but believe that your day is coming...sweetie...stay strong...and I do not might an occasional lean-on if you need it..xoxo
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• United States
13 Jul 07
Thanks so much for awarding me with the best response...
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
26 Jun 07
I so totaly agree that there is a point where we have to say STOP....I am getting off this train...I am not into empty promises and anyone who isnt honest is not worth your time....
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
26 Jun 07
Thank you my friend for your valuable input.
@AnnaB87 (761)
• United States
27 Jun 07
I think if you know someone keeps changing the goals maybe you should just decide to not do anything with them anymore. Or maybe look to do something else???
@AnnaB87 (761)
• United States
27 Jun 07
I think if you know someone keeps changing the goals maybe you should just decide to not do anything with them anymore. Or maybe look to do something else???
@cmsk2005 (1770)
• United States
27 Jun 07
I get mad at this thing easily and i just do whatever i can at that moment forgetting what could happen later. i feel more irritating when people cant keep their word or promise...I just dont understand why they then make such promises. Yes I had to lose many times for protesting against such thing. Determination is the most important thing to get some positive result.
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
Oh, I know that kind of people. Their words are nothing but air and dust. I have long ago stopped listening to these people and told myself never to rely on anyone. I actually went to up to a hill before and screamed enough is enough. No more empty promises and sweet words and waiting for them to lay the world for me. If I need to reach a goal post, I can use my legs to go after it all by myself.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
27 Jun 07
I have known a few like that. Sometimes you have to bring it to their attention as they don't realize they are doing it. Sometimes when I get fed up I just ignore them for a while until they figure it out!