Wha...?

Funny how the universe works.

I had a discussion about understanding other people's point of view earlier this morning. Basically to not judge what people do and say; if it bothers you so much, ask for clarification and open your mind to accept whatever explanation they offer.

I don't know what to call it, but I got a 'chance' to experience it first hand - received this text just a few hours ago:

STOP COMPLAINIG 2 D MANAGERS ME BEING LATE TO D CLZ JUST SAY U WANT TO TAKE OVER OK?.EASY AND SIMPLE AM SURE U BE HAPPY,TQVM FOR UR KIND HEARTH.

That came from one of the instructors at this gym I'm a member of. What happened was, I sent an email to complaint about the 'not so nice' things happening during the weekend. Pointed out that this instructor was late, but nobody bothered to announce that she was.

Surely enough, I rushed to the gym to show this to the manager. Guess what happened? I bumped into that instructor. I said I was sorry she perceived the email that way, I had no intention of taking over her class. Or any class. Trust me, I know my ability well enough than to 'take over' somebody's class. Crazy, huh?

By the way, this is what she said to me:
"If you want to complaint about me being late, you complaint to me. If they fire me, it will be because of you!"

How come it's my fault if she gets fired? She is aware that she always gets to the club late. I pointed that out to her some time ago, and she blamed the management. Because they never send anyone to help park her car. That her time was wasted because the shopping mall doesn't provide enough parking. That the whole world is wrong. But never because she decided to get out of her house just a few moment before the class starts.

Two members heard what she said, and were obviously shocked. Who wouldn't? An employee scolding and threatening a member in the business premise! That's gotta be a front page news!

I was really angry when she said that, I really wanted them to sack her on the spot. But luckily I couldn't get to the manager at that moment. Which is good for her, the instructor I mean. And the coordinator. Otherwise they'd have to find replacement.

Oh, whatever. I take it that she feels threatened because she just got sided off by another company. And she desperately needs this job.

For this, I pity her. Although that is no excuse to say nasty things to people, especially not your clients!