Trust.

[Captain Zechs]

Have you ever placed your trust into the wrong hands? Anyone ever abuse your trust? Have you ever abused another persons trust?

Tell your story.

Today, I went into work, happy and chipper, I like the people I work with, and majority of the time I like my bosses, I work(ed) at Circuit City, just to let you know. I won't go into complete details, but I recently got promoted to a Operations Lead status, meaning I am just under Supervisor, mainly because I couldn't work the hours a supervisor does. So I left something for my supervisor to do, pretty much putting all my faith in them, if not, my job was on the line. I liked my supervisor for the most part, she was pretty good at what she did and she followed through most of the time on what she said she would. Sucks to be me, because this time she didn't, and all the blame was on me. Pretty much, they said, A) I can go through a process and end up getting fired anyways, or B) Quit so it doesn't look as bad, because I was a good employee. Needless to say, I took B.

It sucks, all because I trusted someone else to do something, which they didn't. But hey, you learn through experiences, so now I will just be a little bit more on guard.

So, what have been some times your trust has been...altered, due to a person, events, etc.

Discuss.

[The Irishman]

I once had my brother look after my mobile phone when I was away. Long story short, I had to by a new one when I got back. Of course, I can't trust him with anything of mine because I know he mightn't respect it. Which is why has has never set a finger on my laptop. I miss him now that I'm not at home anymore though :p

Yeah, work can suck sometimes. Honestly, trust in the workplace is different from that outside. Of course at work, everyone can be a jerk at one time or another. That's just the nature of the game. My advice is trust no-one and don't be afraid to step on a couple of toes to succeed. Don't expect the other guy to do the right thing, because he/she sure as hell won't. I advise you, no, command you to watch Office Space if you haven't seen it already. That movie has taught me lessons that I use all the time in the office.

[Harvey Two Face]

I've found throughout what short time I've had in life that I've abused trust on many occasion, and most other times trusted people I shouldn't and it's so frustrating where you've known someone for so long and you feel you can tell them anything and then they go off and talk behind your back.

[Hanshotfirst113]

I tend to trust people too much and it really comes back to haunt me sometimes. There are people I would trust with my life, however. I could pretty much count them off on one hand, they're my best friends, but they do exist.

[DarthGonzo]

It's a long and sordid story which isn't exactly PG rated but last year I lost my trust in one of my closest friends whom I had known since high school. Lots and lots of drama among all concerned and in the end friendships were lost. But I like to think I'm a stronger person for it.

Advice for some of younger members here: treasure the friendships you've made and treat people the way you want to be treated. Always. Oh and your past will always come back to haunt you sooner or later.

[Kagetsu]

I avoided this for a while because I'm going to sound cynical and sexist.

There really is no such thing as "trust". We choose to think that people follow a idea that we want. If they choose their own self interests, we believe they violate our trust. But in truth, people choose their own interests all the time. The trust violation is because we expose ourselves. I do it all the time and have been hurt as people change. I know it's going to happen and still fall for it. But I have no belief that trust will keep me safe. It's the same idea as "A secret can be kept by three people if two of them are dead".

The only real time "trust" comes up is when you try to get a girl. She always wants a guy smart, rich, devoted and cute. but you as an ordinary guy want to be with her but will never be that perfect. You tell her what you have too. Otherwise you're just some geek in her way.

Your parents and siblings are the only people who can ever be trusted because they will alway love you no matter what.

[Lavenderpaw]

Trust no one. :eek:

Well,that's what my lawyer told me.Wait!If I listen to him,then aren't I essentially trusting him?You be the judge.Heh,get it?

Lawyer,Judge...what,no takers?

[Zeonic Freak]

The only real time "trust" comes up is when you try to get a girl. She always wants a guy smart, rich, devoted and cute. but you as an ordinary guy want to be with her but will never be that perfect. You tell her what you have too. Otherwise you're just some geek in her way.



Basicly, there is not one person on this earth that is considered perfect. Theres not one person who is perfect physicly, mentally, moraly, emotionaly, finantually and spiritually. If your perfect at one thing, you fail in others. I used to be a guy who wants the "Perfect Girl." Ive come to learn that if i did have someone who did fit the criteria of perfection, that wouldnt last long, because her perfection would drive me nuts, because im not perfect. When we say we want a perfect person, its just a person that fits your criteria or who you want to be with.

Im just right now up for someone who wants to be with me, and perfection really has nothing to do with that...

[Desensitized]

Yes, the reason the last ten years of my life up to now have been as screwed up as they are is because both my family and friends stabbed me in the back. Lesson learned about trust.

Now I know better, but I trust people to a certain point. Until they prove themselves to me, I don't (can't, really) go beyond that point. I'm not paranoid enough to believe everyone is out to get me and to trust no one, but I'm not gullible either.

Just be careful in the amount of trust you give out, and always watch your back if you aren't sure.

[Kazuya Prower]

I lost my close friend's trust after saying something I shouldn't have said yesterday and I won't reveal what I said since this is a family board. Now she's speaking to me a bit coldly, put me in the same group of many perverted guys out there and won't tell me stuff. I really feel awful about this and wish to regain her trust. Any tips?