Human beings have forever intrigued me. The compassionate, the compunctions of some, the love, the hate, the egos, the desires, the abilities, the inabilities and everything in between. Oftentimes, and I'm certainly included in this, we are quick to judge others. But I want to say this: some need to be judged. There needs to be a sense of accountability for those who break the law, the immoral and the ignorant.
Yes, I wrote it. People judge people; it's what we do. Don't be fooled by those who claim to love everyone...they don't. And I'm certainly not writing this to condone hatred and violence; on the contrary, I believe we should look for good in all. In some, however, there is no good, or at least malice has stained that individual's spirit and all but nullified anything good left in him/her.
With that said, I would like to point out that if you choose to be different in our society, be prepared to be judged by those who choose not to be different. And don't get your sweaty panties in a wad when it happens!
So, here I am: A guy who interviews people, manages people and helps lead a major organization every day. You know what? I stand in judgment of people each and every day because that's part of what I get paid to do.
Don't show up at work covered in tattoos and facial piercings and not expect to be judged. Personally, I could care less if you have these things on your body, but don't get mad when I look at you strangely. You can call me a bigot; I can call you stupid. Your perspective/my perspective. I love America!
And look: if you aren't that bright...I still love you, but don't demand fifteen dollars an hour at McDonald's or an increase in the minimum wage. It's called the 'minimum wage' because it was intended to be the minimum before you ventured into the next phase of your career, hopefully at a higher wage BECAUSE YOU EARNED IT.
Everyone wanting to legalize drugs: cool. Legalize away, but don't get upset when you fail the company's drug test. Rules are rules. Happy two year unemployment on my dime, I suppose.
Don't go to a bar or concert, mouth off to someone, get your rear end kicked then scream about bullies. They aren't bullies--they're the guys you shouldn't have mouthed off to. It's an interesting paradigm, really.
You're on-line and can't write very well? Don't get upset and call someone a Grammar Nazi. If you don't know the difference between your and you're, or they're, their and there, don't get upset when I point and laugh.
You are judged every day of your life! It's human nature and won't change no matter how many memes you post on Facebook, no matter how many miles you drive in your car with the "coexist" bumper sticker on the rear window, no matter if you Occupy Some City because you're (see what I did there?) just interested in going to a party, you'll be judged.
The really nice thing about technology is you'll be remembered for your stupidity--forever. That's right my wayward friend, you will be researched before we give you a job. You know why? Because we don't want a deadbeat pseudo-employee working for us. We want someone in that position because they can get the job done without creating or causing problems at work.
Oh yeah, and there's another thing I want to point out if you don't enjoy being judged: leave your drama at home. No one wants to see you crying at work or hear about what goes on (or doesn't) in your bedroom. You want to know what happens after you spill your guts to everyone who walks past your desk? We talk about you on our lunch break.
I would say it's a shame that we hold others in judgment, but I'd be lying. It's not a shame, it's science and it's human. Welcome to reality.
