When I was young it was pretty easy to tell the difference between the good guys and the bad guys.
The good guys often wore white hats. And always did the right thing.
The bad guys wore black hats. And/or were ugly. Or monsters. And were bad.
Then I grew up and the distinction between good guy and bad guy became... fuzzy.
In my daily life who is the "good guy" and who the "bad guy" is often subjective. It all depends upon who, if anyone, "loses" in each situation. Truth is, we all have to wear white or black hats depending on the circumstances.
This week I had to wear the black hat more than I would have liked. But it was necessary. There are people here who currently view me as the bad guy. That may, or may not, change as time passes.
I find being the bad guy hard. It's draining.
I hate being the bad guy.
But it's so necessary. Remember, there's a big difference between the actual 'bad' guy, and the good guy who has to deliver bad news with a stern warning.
It's often all perception.
It is, but perception changes over time. I know some people I've previously thought to be "bad guys", I'm now thanking my lucky stars that they WERE bad guys when they needed to be.
Sucks dude. Good luck riding this one.
Some times it's gotta be done. Set the bar, raise the standards, follow procedure, whatever.
Being the 'bad guy' does suck....immensely!!
But it often must be done......perception has a lot to do with it and you often can't actively influence or change that either.
You know what's right and wrong........and what must be done.
Go with your instincts.......and don't beat yourself up!
And remember, bad guys drink beer too!
Bbbbbbbbbbaad to the bone!
Apparently I'm the bad guy/girl all the time around here. If looks could kill, I'd be dead several times over by now. You get used to it.