I love the job I have.
I love the opportunity you have given me.
I work hard every day and every minute.
But you fail to see what I do.
Instead, you look at what I can't.
Then you drag me down with your anger.
You want me to do it all.
And say Yes every time and all the time.
But I can't do it all on my own.
Want to know why?
I am not perfect.
But I am real; I am honest.
And that's what you fail to see.
So I bear the brunt of your mockery and scorn.
And I consume the fruit of your unreasonable anger.
They burn me from within.
But I never complain.
I get hurt and sore.
I cry my eyes out.
And wonder what went wrong.
Then I realize I am amidst a war.
Your over-expectations are at war with my reality.
Why am I not standing up for myself?
You don't let me convey my pain and sadness.
You don't let me say my side of the story.
Because you always want things your way.
I am good at what I do.
So I work hard every day.
Hoping you will see what I do.
And stop looking at what I can't.
No one can do it all on their own.
I hope you will realize that someday soon.
I know I have bills to pay and a family to feed.
So I never utter a word.
I engulf the pain and frustration every time.
I let them burn me and rip me up.
Then I rise up with my scars.
I get ready to get burnt again.
Sincerely,
Your employee