In my 6 years so far working here, I've learnt that:
a. Do not ever do wrong to other colleagues.
Desperation and pressure to be seen or deemed the best has brought the worst in people. I have witnessed, heard and read friends or friends of friends be victimized by office politics. They usually thrives and moves on, but time and time again these jokers' reputation will be known to many.
I have been in too many situations where i could be evil. But i firmly believe there is more to life than being acknowledged for things you did not do / stepping on other's path. There is family, hobby (gym / spa/ vacation) and foremostly, God.
I have also been accused of things i did not do, but i turned deaf. I believe if people are really interested to know me, they'll ask. Time and time again truth will prevail, with or without me explaining.
b. Keep a/few tight circle of good willed people
I have been fortunate i am still friends with the first batch of people i meet in 2009. They are very very experienced and humble... how lucky am i? We are talking years in operation, technically sound, yet they do not gloat. They are funny, dependable, wise and generous.
It just is icing on the cake when these people are also interconnected with people i met when i moved department and switched disciplines. See how big yet small we are? That's why rule no.1 applies.
I think as we get older, our value defines us greatly. While there are some features i believe i can learn from our surroundings / colleagues, i firmly believe one thing that i should always remember is never forget i'm here to work. To earn a living. Not to trump anyone in order to be successful.
One thing i see all these people have in common is they are all materialistic. Sadly.
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