Julie
My entire life, I have never hesitated to speak my mind. When I was
young, I thought it was because I was too lazy to be diplomatic. I have
since learned that I simply like to express my thoughts exactly as I
experience them, and I experience this with a sense of freedom and
confidence. I have earned respect over the years from many like-minded
people, who treat me with the same courtesy of expressing themselves
honestly. I have known, and know, many very special people.
During my years as a registered nurse, my desire for frank discourse led
me away from traditional nursing to work for several years in the
substance abuse treatment field, where an unwillingness to be
manipulated and the ability to confront openly, honestly and frequently
were essential for emotional survival (for those who cannot hold their
own, substance abusers can be hurtful bastards). Years later, I became
an attorney, another profession that requires a thick skin and the
ability to aggressively promote and respond with one's perspective. It
did not take long for me to realize that working for other attorneys in
THEIR law firms was miserable and not altogether profitable (for me), so
I focused on making my contacts, developing a client base and honing my
skills in preparation for my departure. In other words, I got the hell
out, and I now own my own law firm, and am having the time of my
life--and getting paid well for it.
The only drivel I am willing to listen to comes from clients who pay me
to listen and then to help them deal with the consequences of their
stupid mistakes in life. My profession does NOT require that I feel
sorry for these mistaken people, or that I express sensitivity. I am
obligated only to provide the various legal solutions available, and
while I choose to be as supportive as I can muster at any given moment,
I can be so without molly coddling or hand holding, which never really
helps anyone in a meaningful way.
Other than clients, I converse with colleagues who are heartless
bitch-types, or who are at least intelligent enough to abhor senseless
complaints about life. Occasionally, I will be stuck in court listening
to annoying blather from an opposing attorney, but this only give me the
opportunity to point out the pitiful nature of the other side--in fact,
it is my duty to do so Confrontation and cross examination is amazingly
satisfying, and is a major attraction for me. I have next to no
tolerance for bullshit, and I thoroughly enjoy getting to the truth of
the matter at hand. I love being an intelligent professional woman, and
sappy, stupid women, make my skin crawl.
I look forward to visiting this website often.
Yes! I want to read more from Real Life Heartless Bitches
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