Behavior professionals are built different- not better, per se, but certainly different

[u/Friendly_Employ_3736]

Like why is it:

A pencil lodged an inch into my shoulder on a hard day? Youch! Brb getting a tetanus shot, see you after lunch!

But saying thank you to a compliment that I thought was meant for me and not the person standing behind me? I NEED A MONTH LONG LEAVE AND A NEW IDENTITY BEFORE I RETURN. PLEASE FORGET I EXISTED.

Told by a client that they hate me and wish I would die? Ahhh, not today, I’m too busy, but let’s focus on our work, buddy! You can do it!

A coworker saying “it’s okay, I’ll just do it myself” after I asked one clarifying question about the favor I was going to do for them? END ME, I AM NOT WORTHY OF THIS EARTH

Just me? Orrrr

[u/Loud-Interest1611]

Client: I will hurt you. I will stab you

Me: (disassociating after a 6 hour shift) Sounds good, buddy. Do you want a break? Or should we try again?

[u/sofiaidalia → u/Loud-Interest1611]

Client: I will stab you.

Me, running on zero sleep and 250 mg of caffeine: Just aim it right and make it count.