I think it got onto a tangent about assertiveness.
I think the point is if you want to make your employer happy, and you are in a negative situation at work -- DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT. Along with that, your wife will probably be happier that you are taking action versus giving up, and doing nothing about it--OR making it worse.
Is that correct (that that was your point for discussion, or were you more interested in talking about assertiveness/manning up being strong and virulent), Coach?
