pride

Pride is a personal commitment. It is an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity.

By nature, I am a patient human being, and tries to empathize with other people, thus more often than not I do let small issues slide and does not make a great deal about it. I rarely take offense when people misjudge me and tells me that I have offended them. Whether it's my fault or not, I try to be the first to say sorry. 

Is it wrong to expect the same from them?

There is indeed a very thin line that separates friendship and work. And now, I have chosen to be civil and prefers to deal with you in a professional manner. How long? That I do not know. As much as I'd like to bring back how we used to be, I'd like you to feel that even if I am just your soldier, a good leader should learn to listen. Have you even regarded that before problems reach you, we, as your frontliners, have cushioned it already for you?

My apologies, but this is my pride talking. Yes, you worked hard to be where you are now, but with all due respect, I, also, have worked hard to be where I am now, though not as much as you have achieved, but i think I have earned the respect I deserve. I am not complaining. I know this is a stressful job, but all I'm asking is a little consideration. Is it too much too ask? 

I feel bad that this has to happen, but I was hurt. I risk writing this for the possibility that you would come across this in one way or another, but I just have to vent my anger somewhere.

Pride is indeed a double edged sword.