I can recall several times where I have been morally muted. I remember when I saw a coworker of mine stepping to the back to pray because it was a fasting period for them and a time to pray. For this he was allowed to stay on the clock since the prayer was only 10 minutes. I remember hearing managers make fun of him and also clock him out. They were adjusting his hours in order to cut his pay and take advantage of his labor.They were not allowed to do that and also very hurtful. I could've stepped up and let the person know they were being cheated but I didn't because I was afraid of what the management could do to me. I did't speak up and until this day it kills me that I let them do that. This is an issue because I let my own self get in the way from speaking up about an issue especially to someone who is so vulnerable.
After much reflection it made me put myself in that position. I felt so hurt to know that someone who could've stepped up and let me know what was happening wouldn't. The issue would be ongoing and unfair. They treated the person so badly and every chance I had to report it to corporate I didn't because of my own fears and the sake of my pay and also my reputation. Someone having the best interest and being just is a very important value to me so for me to do this says otherwise.
With experiences like the one you had, are opportunities for us as individuals to learn from. I've had an experience similar to you, where I displayed the behaviors of moral muteness. I also was reserved in my actions, as to be wise and thoughtful of the stability of my position. There will continue to be injustice and unmoral behavior throughout our lives. I believe that each circumstance, I gain insight and grow as a leader as to what to stand for, even when I am mute. I"m impressed you have reflected about this experience and that it continues to linger in your mind. I encourage you to learn from it, and not let it eat away, as you are a just and moral person!
ReplyDeleteWith experiences like the one you had, are opportunities for us as individuals to learn from. I've had an experience similar to you, where I displayed the behaviors of moral muteness. I also was reserved in my actions, as to be wise and thoughtful of the stability of my position. There will continue to be injustice and unmoral behavior throughout our lives. I believe that each circumstance, I gain insight and grow as a leader as to what to stand for, even when I am mute. I"m impressed you have reflected about this experience and that it continues to linger in your mind. I encourage you to learn from it, and not let it eat away, as you are a just and moral person!
ReplyDeleteIt is often very hard to speak up and I know personally whenever I don't I have similar feelings where I feel bad about it. I wish it was easier to speak up and say something because I know it's the right thing to do but sometimes it's just hard to speak out
ReplyDeleteThere's so much social pressure to keep to yourself and not put yourself out there, it's hard to go out of your comfort zone, even if you know it's be the right thing
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