Week 11 - Real Motivation Issues
"I
just don’t understand the mentality of some of the people I work with.
Yesterday it was Sharon’s birthday. In our office we do this thing where
everyone has to sign a card. Because this extends to even the insignificant
staff like the junior administrators and the
agency-provided support force, it seems like there is a never
ending run of cards to sign. This is becoming really inconvenient to those
of us who actually work (I know, there’s not many of us…), so much so that I
have ordered a stamp which says “Happy birthday [space for name] Hope you
have a great day! Love [write your name]”.
This certainly has helped to reduce the annoyance of birthday celebrations,
plus I was allowed to order the stamp
and charge it to the staff account because already I have the authority to
do this!
Oh, and I’ve also got a few more client meetings lined up for next week so
clearly William and management are keen to provide me with more hands-on
contact with the bank’s important customers. Watch this space for more on
this!
This week is Malcolm’s last week; about three weeks ago he handed in his
notice. So he’s giving up his chance to progress
within our
bank,
one of the most reputable international financial service providers in the
major finance centre in the world, just so he can go travelling. I just
don’t understand this mindset. In a year’s time he’d have a whole year’s
extra experience, and probably have another financial qualification (though
probably not because he never concentrated on working for these, he’s
already failed even the most basic course twice!)
A year travelling and losing out on the opportunity to gain vital work
experience. Sometimes I think some people just have no thought for their
careers at all. One thing for sure, he won’t have such a great job when he
gets back.
While I will probably move up yet another grade when I pass my next module,
Fiscal Banking & Economic Corporate Finance II!"