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Ezza · 12-30-2007, 05:01 AM

While I can see where you are coming from, I think you are overreacting.

If they were a personal/physical trainer, life-coach or similar, your response would be justified (IMHO).
But it is possible (if not likely) that they really are quite good at their jobs, it's just that you are not prepared to accept their advice/opinion as legitimate because of your own attitude towards an obivous phyisical trait of theirs.

I also get a sense of "Those you can, do. Those who can't, teach." attitude from your post. While there may be some truth to that, it is not something you should apply to everyone who offers you advice!

At the end of the day, I think you need to think about why this affects you so strongly, and either work to resolve that, OR... accept that aspect of your character and go find a career counsellor who is a little thinner!

12-30-2007, 05:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ezza Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17	While I can see where you are coming from, I think you are overreacting. If they were a personal/physical trainer, life-coach or similar, your response would be justified (IMHO). But it is possible (if not likely) that they really are quite good at their jobs, it's just that you are not prepared to accept their advice/opinion as legitimate because of your own attitude towards an obivous phyisical trait of theirs. I also get a sense of "Those you can, do. Those who can't, teach." attitude from your post. While there may be some truth to that, it is not something you should apply to everyone who offers you advice! At the end of the day, I think you need to think about why this affects you so strongly, and either work to resolve that, OR... accept that aspect of your character and go find a career counsellor who is a little thinner! __________________ Edgar finds his purpose.