Victim

Victim

 

Dictionary.Com Definition/Victim

 

Target of an attack, or one harmed by a crime, tort, unfairness, or other wrong.

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TruthSpeaks Definition:

 

To be suited in a place of intentional vulnerability to gain favor

 

Explanation:

 

I once had a co-worker who did not like the fact that she was the only person living in her home that was working, meaning she was the only one rising early to get a paycheck each day because her husband had just been laid off. It will be wise to mention that raises had just been passed out at work and she was not too enthused about her percentage. So what does an unhappy person with an unexpected pay raise and sole worker in a home equal? A victim. She became vulnerable and went to management and used her situation to gain favor. This may seem like an isolated incident however, this happens all the time in the work place. The key advice here is do not play the victim role. If there is something you want/need then ask. It is not anyone else’s fault you are in a pickle. Pull up your big person pants and accept reality and look for solutions to your problem. For example, my co- worker, could have gone to management about her raise when it was mentioned and not weeks after she has spoken to others. Another option she could have done was had a one-on-one about her situation when her spouse was laid off. Do you see the difference?

Weekly Action Plan:

 

Don’t play the victim. If there is an issue address it and move forward.

 

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