What Really Got The Football Club (Man Utd) Editor Fired.

 

WHAT REALLY GOT THE MAN UNITED CLUB EDITOR FIRED

"WAS HE BEING RACIST??"

 Just 2 days ago, news of how the prominent football fan club's Manchester United editor Paulbienkowski rashly treated a Nigerian applicant for not being able to produce quality content, for screening on time pilfered the internet and caused a lot of reaction both on the part of the fan club and its viewers.

From what was gathered, the writer on being asked to come up with an article of his choice within a time frame of 2 hours asked for more time which understandably could have made him to be perceived as not being a professional in the field by the editor as he was unused to such writing constraints.

It is understandable that the editor felt the applicant was wasting his time,prompting him to react in anger. 

But what caught the attention of viewers and I'm sure the applicant as well was the viciousness of the words used in the response of Mr Paulbienkowski.

It goes to say how very limited his knowledge of Nigerians and their numerous achievements are, as well as the depravity of human nature. Its tendencies to believe the worst out of every situation.

The quick response and actions of the fan club after the whole fiasco to terminate the editor's services on grounds of misconduct and verbal harassment goes to show that thankfully not every one is shrouded in the kind of ignorance that influenced Mr Paulbienkowski's response to the applicant.

He has also apologised publicly to the applicant for his actions and its safe to say his public racist speaking ways would be watched from now on.

On the part of the applicant and for future job seekers looking at employment opportunities in top establishments.

 It would be advised that in order not to be perceived in the wrong light,adequate preparation and confidence when applying for a job is key. 

Thousands apply for these fast paced jobs, only those that can adapt to the stringent,high stress conditions are selected and retained.

Its sad to say though that while this form of harrassment was brought to light and dealt with, numerous others will go unnoticed.

Let's start speaking and acting right today.

''What's Wrong With Me?". Have You Been Having Feeling Down Lately?

          ''WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?'' 

Symptoms of Depression& How To Deal.

 If you've had a persistent moody feeling for more than 2 weeks,its likely you're suffering from depression.

Being depressed is more than just being sad or feeling blue though. Depression is a serious illness that often goes undiagnosed.

 According to WHO(World Health Organisation), depression is the most common illness affecting over 300 million people worldwide.

Women, the most affected have better coping methods as they are more likely to discuss their feelings with a loved one and seek help compared to the male counterparts that might have difficulty opening up to others.

Depression also affects children and adolescents manifesting itself in symptoms like anger, being irritable,feeling worthless,loss of appetite, suicidal thoughts and social withdrawal.

One thing to note however is that in going through life's experiences; getting rejected,losing a loved one, getting divorced,facing a midlife crisis can predispose an individual to depression.

For me as a teenager, it was being bullied.
Outside the safety net of loved ones,people tend to prey on those they perceive as weak.
It was a new school. I was small for my age and really shy. It seemed being good at academics got me unwanted attention that only led to trouble.

Taunted and teased by those tagged as ''popular''. It was only a matter of time before I found that all the exuberance that came with my age shriveled and died.

Suddenly communicating with others became a mess of mumbled words and anxiousness.

I felt worthless and depressed when I was alone.But I would always put on masks in front of everyone else.

School was my prison and only my books understood me.I lost myself in them.

At home,my eating habits suffered.My mom didn't understand.

 I couldn't go anywhere alone because I was scared I would be cornered.

Every side conversation and laughter I heard,my mind would turn on me. Mocking me.

Hiding inside myself was the only way I could cope. It was there I learnt to express myself on paper. 

Never being judged, well as much as I would in a personal conversation anyway.

It took years of self reinvention and close knit friendships to pull myself out of the dark hole I was in.

Looking back, I realise now it was only feelings of inadequacy that could prompt them to do all they did but my young ignorant self had to go through so much emotional turmoil during those years.

As an adult, sometimes I still struggle with effects of the trauma that resurface now and then.

Now that I am older and wiser, I see that growing up in a home without a father figure made me predisposed to accepting  less than acceptable comments about myself because of feelings of unworthiness.

 I can forgive and stand up for myself and be the better for it.

 Emotionally, It has made me gentler and more understanding with others going through difficulty.

If you're suffering from depression,even as an adult; I suggest you do not keep the problem to yourself but try to talk about it to maybe your pastor,or close friend. 

Someone you feel safe with. Or visit a qualified therapist to understand the root cause and how to treat it.

                                            Until Next Time.