I was an Accounts Receivable Manager at a major company for about five years. One of the most difficult things about the job was dealing with customers who did not pay their bills on time. The worst day of my life occurred when I had to call someone who had been delinquent and tell them that their account was being shut down.
I had to tell them that they were responsible for all of the fees associated with closing the account, and there would be no more payments forthcoming. I’ll never forget the look of absolute terror on their face as I explained the situation. It was one of the most frustrating experiences of my career, and it made me vow never to work in accounts receivable again.
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My worst day
On my worst day, I woke up to the sound of my dog barking and the smell of smoke. My house was on fire! I frantically tried to put out the flames as my neighbors watched in horror. Thankfully, firefighters were able to save my home and all of my belongings, but it was a very close call. That morning was definitely the worst day of my life.
The good, the bad, and the ugly
I woke up on the morning of my worst day to a barrage of texts from my best friend. She had just found out that her boyfriend was cheating on her and she needed someone to talk to. I agreed to meet up with her and commiserate over coffee. When I arrived, she tried to brush off the news, but I could see the sadness in her eyes. We sat in silence for awhile before she finally spoke.
“It’s not what you think,” she said, averting her gaze. “He never actually slept with that other girl.” My jaw dropped open as I processed what she was telling me. It wasn’t the betrayal I was feeling- that was coming later- it was disbelief. Could he really be that stupid? After all these years? “I don’t know what to do,” she continued, her voice breaking.
“I don’t want this relationship anymore, but I can’t just dump him.” The weight of the situation felt like it was crushing me. All these years of friendship and he had been lying to me this entire time? How could he do that to me?
As we sat there in silence, a tear rolled down my cheek and I knew there was nothing I could do to make things better for her. That was the worst part about it: Knowing that even though things were going bad for her, there wasn’t anything I could do about it except sit here and watch.
The Worst Day of My Life
There was a time in my life when the worst day was everyday. I would wake up feeling like everything was wrong and nothing would ever be right again. That was until I found out about bipolar disorder. Now, the worst day for me is usually one where I have a depressive episode, but even then it’s not always bad. It can actually be quite good sometimes depending on how bad my last depressive episode was.
The thing about having bipolar disorder is that there are never any guarantees as to what will happen during an episode. Sometimes I will feel really good and productive and other times I will feel terrible and worthless. The best way to deal with the unpredictability of an episode is to prepare for it mentally. This means that even if things are going badly during an episode, don’t give up hope or get too overwhelmed by the situation. Just keep in mind that things might eventually get better and try to make the most of the moment while it lasts.
When things do start to go bad, there are a few things that can help make it a little easier. First, make sure to have someone close by who you can turn to for support. Secondly, try to find something positive to focus on even if things are tough right now. Finally, remember that this day isn’t permanent and eventually things will return to normal (hopefully).
Conclusion
Today was the worst day of my life. I woke up feeling sick and moody, then had to deal with a full workday. But even after all that, nothing could compare to the humiliation I felt when I spilled coffee on myself in front of my entire team. Life can be tough, but at least I know that it will get better eventually.