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Boundaries.  How far can you stretch?

It seems that I can be very flexible with people and that can be a problem when it comes to not being taken advantage of.

I work at a very big tourist attraction and deal with thousands of people.  My job is to make people happy.  Pleasing people is fine but sometimes I think i can go overboard to the point where I  get taken advantage of.



Dealing with people requires boundaries.  Sometimes if they push too far you must retaliate, you can only be a nice guy for so long before they either see you as a sucker or a fool, either way people will try to take advantage of you.  There are vampires everywhere and if you don't set limits they will bleed you dry.  There are some co-workers that seem to talk for miles but never really have anything interesting to say.  They force me to listen.  With people like this I cut them off right away or else it will be like feeding a cat, they will keep coming back for more..

Setting boundaries can be a little weird sometimes and people might see you as standoffish but really who cares about them.  You need to worry about yourself.  Stop putting other people first and think of yourself.  You need to be happy even if it mean others will not. 

Setting boundaries and limits is important.  To set boundaries sometimes simple words will do, sometimes they need a kick in the head, JUST kidding on the kick in the head...well maybe just a small one...haha.  The best of is just to walk away.