The work family

We all see our co-workers and boss as much if not more than our own families. That usually happens for me during the summer peak season at Sanders Beach Rentals. But do you consider them (co-workers and boss) a work family?

Some of you probably said "NO" faster than you could blink. I am sorry that you can't say that. Unfortunately, alot of people say no to this question. I use to say no back before this job with Sanders Beach Rentals. Now I can answer "YES" to this question. I do consider them family.

If you know me, I become attached to people very easily. I use to be shy too! Not so much anymore. I am one of the most honest up front people you will ever meet now. Please don't think I am rudely honest. I try my best not to be that way. But sometimes I have to be. I always wanted to be this way but use to worry about what people would say. But my "work family" helped me come out of my shell.

When I started working with Sanders Beach Rentals in March of 2010 I was a walking desaster. I was having a diffcult time expressing myself. Between the loss of my grandad, trying to be super mom, and going through a divorce my feeling and expressing myself just wasn't an option. Until... The 2 most important people in my "work family" started working on me. They actually seemed to care about the things going on in my life. I could be open with them and not have to worry about them judging me. Because that was the furtherest thing from their mind. I began to quickly realize that not only did I have a good job but good hearted people to work with and to work for. ( Those type people are hard to come by these days. Most are out to use you to climb to the top of the ladder.) Both Ms. Connie and Mr. Steve are happily married to the loves of their life. But when it came to me talking about my divorce they would be some of the most encouraging people in my life. They didn't understand why I was feeling the way I was some days but all they knew was how to show love and support to me. They knew patience too! There have been days when I would just be crying and sweet Connie would cry with me and just hug me. Days when I was mad hehe...she would be mad with me. Mr. Steve would give advice and encouragement that would make me realize something different everytime. Some people don't understand how things "operate" at Sanders Beach Rentals. Some people can't grasp the fact this is a family owned company and well we are all like family. They taught me its okay to have ideas and to get them out so others can hear. I have also learned it is great to show your ideas but if its not the right one for the situation thats okay too.

My "work family" is the best. I wouldn't trade them for the world. They have taught me much more than beach rentals, they have taught me how to be open and honest without being ugly, I have learned to be a better "cheerleader"/encourager, to be the absolute best I can be and be happy with myself, to be a better person, and the most important... to help others.

Mr. Steve is the most willing human I know to help someone else. Ms. Connie is right behind him with that too. Gosh, I learned from them quickly about helping others. They have helped me and I have watched them help others for almost 2 years now. Helping isn't always an extravagent thing but who said it had to be.

God has a funny way of working things out. I thank Him everyday for not only my job but my "work family" too. God blesses us with certain people in our life. He put them in our life for a reason. It may take a while for you to figure out why but when you do the amount of love and respect for those people will grow more and more. The devil places people too. So be aware of your surroundings. Weed through the good and bad. You may loose people you didn't expect too but then gain those you didn't expect either.

If you are struggling with your "work family" then I pray things get better. Some of you are in the corporate world where a "work family" isn't possible. I am truly sorry. I pray that God gives you strength and gives you courage. Courage to be the 1st generation that takes a stand. To work toward your "work family" coming together. Please don't take that as a statement to overthrow your boss!!! That's NOT what I mean. You know what I mean!!

If you feel like your in the wrong job then maybe you should start praying for God to lead you to the right one. I didn't think I would like my job and thought I would be a banker for the rest of my life. Boy was I wrong! I love my job and I will always be a part of the family at Sanders Beach Rentals.

Thanks Sanders Beach Rentals for the life lessons! :)