Hello
I am working in a job as a civil enforcement officer. To me it’s an extremely challenging and stressful job. I love what I do
Everyday is different I work 4 days on 4 days of for nearly 10 hours. I always get abuse non violent and violent sometimes I’m attacked for booking someone’s car. I don’t get commission just a basic salary and no matter what I’m paid it’ll never be nowhere near enough. It’s not enough for the way I’m treated. Each day I am coping with my grief over losing my mum I honestly I don’t know how I do my job when I have to deal with the abuse. Were taught conflict management and conflict resolution im supposed to attempt to diffuse conflict. It’s either fight or flight. I prefer to walk away. Apparently it’s my fault a driver gets a penalty charge notice. I am not responsible in any way that they chose to park illegally.
It’s their responsibility you do the crime you face the consequences.
Whilst I love what I do how do I cope with my grief. I know I have to cope but the stress is immense. I think a documentary should be made about what we have to deal with on a daily basis
Hi Steven.
I’m so sorry you have lost your mum and also that you have to deal with abuse when you are just doing your job.
People forget that we all have things to deal with and act badly when it is their own fault.
Have you some people around you who can offer support?
Be kind to yourself and keep reaching out for some support here.
We all understand how you are feeling
Take care
Are or have you gotten counseling? Counseling after parental loss helped me a lot. It is a place to vent and air things out.
It might help you cope with your job and the loss. That is a lot.
I envy you having a job you love. I lost mine after my father died leaving me to care for my mother. Now it is only freelance.
Condolences. I have interviewed and interviewed and nothing. A job would distract me from grief and loss and give me a schedule. Miss that so much.