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Dare to be Concerned - The Little Engine

Posted: May 13, 2012

Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known.

"Never underestimate the power of a small group of people to change the world. In fact, it is the only way it ever has." Margaret Mead

I am part of this lawsuit because I want to make a difference! It is not about the money. It is about saving our industry and receiving the respect for our professional knowledge that we have earned.

Have you ever been in any kind of an abusive relationship? Do most of these situations just go away on their own? No. They tend to get worse!!

Even in cases of physical abuse, the most damaging element is not the damage that is done to the body (sitting in a chair all day long waiting for work), but the damage that is done to the human spirit--a damage that is dehumanizing and leaves its victims feeling confused, vulnerable, trapped, and worthless. See any similarities here?

So why do these people not protest or leave the abusive situation?

There are 4 main reasons:

LOW SELF-ESTEEM (my company does not owe me anything. I am the one that should be loyal. After all, "don't bite the hand of the one that is feeding you." Have you ever heard of "Loyalty DOWN begets Loyalty UP?" It is a 2-way street. It is their contract to you know.

DENIAL (it is not really that bad. After all, they do allow me to fudge my hours and even if they don't I am a hard worker and make it happen. So, imagine what you would be making if you were paid as other professionals get paid???

FINANCIAL DEPENDENCY (You do not understand. I need this job. It is all I have. I am supporting my disabled husband, my extended family and on and on). True. What if our industry changes even more and takes that ability from you. Then what?

WHERE WOULD I GO? (Have you looked at the MT job market lately. Things are sparse. It is getting even more difficult to find other employment in this industry). All the more reason to act NOW!

You know, I am only one person, but "I think I CAN. I think I can. I think I can. I know I can!" If I have to move this whole lot of garbage myself, 1 piece at a time, I WILL!!!

I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!!! Why? Because in my life I have seen not only one but 2 miracles! My sons!!! But that is another story.

I might be just a chunk of coal now, but I am going to be a diamond some day. I refuse to cave in under the pressure!!!

I think I CAN! I think I CAN! I KNOW I CAN!

Please don't let ANY negative comments change your outlook - Anon

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You have definitively nailed the psychology of our situation. US MT's have suffered abuse at the hands of MTSO's over the past decade. MTSO's have shamelessly manipulated us to perform more and more work, for less and less money, threatening us with the "extinction" factor, and trying to shame us into being grateful for the pittance we're paid.

Self-esteem is key. We have nothing more to lose. We must fight this.

Your analogy to an abusive relationship is right on! - Bindi

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I can really relate to this, as I'm sure others will. Thanks for standing up!

so you can relate because you get no help - with mental issues?

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not following the whole drinking the Kool Aid issue logic.

Not following logic is just one reason why so many - MTs have allowed themselves - sm

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to be trapped and manipulated by the MTSO industry. Instead of using logic and reason to guide them, they instead bend to the pressures of fear and misinformation.

I'm so glad everyone posted their comments - suethemall

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Inspiring. Let's keep the momentum going, and build on it in fact!

you hijacked my analogy!! - youhaveissues

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I posted this analogy days ago to challenge YOU to get help. I see your mental illness and raise the stakes. Get some help.

http://forum.mtstars.com/397201.html

Are you okay?!?!? - The Little Engine

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Who was talking about mental illness? My analogy had to do with abuse, and this is the first time I have ever posted on MTStars. Did you end up with just a little too much sauce during that poker game?

Jeez, this person is a 5150 candidate.... freaking out - at the idea of a change for the better.

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Yet I'm sure if the suit is won, and others are filed, and things actually do start to improve in the MT business, then Lil Miss Issues will probably take the credit for that, as well.

Thank you, Little Engine. Your 4 reasons we accept abuse - show up in hundreds of posts each month. NM

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U R right - just look at all the women over on the Gab - Board who are in abusive relationships! (nm)

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Man, why is everyone being so mean? - mtmom

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So you disagree with the lawsuit or someone's thoughts on why it should be done. Good. Move on. If you can't be constructive, stop talking on here. Man, some of you are just as abusive as the MTSOs being sued. Grow up people. You people being nasty to the ones that agree with the lawsuit are acting like a bunch of babies. If you don't like it, stop reading the posts. Duh.

I'd be willing to bet that even if the moderator - moved the lawsuit

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discussion to its own page, the Debbie Downers would take time out of their busy day to go over to it and insult the Courageous 13 for their efforts. Some people are just like that.

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