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Thursday 18 April 2013
Wednesday 17 April 2013
Last Man Standing...
I've been told many a time to always look for the silver linings amongst the clouds that cover the sky;to make lemonade when served lemons and to see the half full glass rather than half empty. As wonderful and fulfilling as these lessons have been, one cannot help but feel a little sad-negative even when things do not work out as you had hoped...
With 14 months working as a Graduate Trainee at a reputable organization, I had hoped to be appointed two months ago. I had hoped I would have proven myself as both competent and efficient, ready to take on the next step in my career. I had plans, plans I hoped would initiate change;plans that would inspire people.
To my disappointment, I am still working as a Graduate Trainee. By default I found myself wallowing in self pity and resentment. At times, I was tempted to apply to other organizations hoping I would fill the void I now had. I was so blinded by my disappointment, I started missing the opportunities I had available working as a Trainee. Now you may ask where the silver lining is in this particular story.
Just this week, I learnt new things from the department I am now based in. Lessons that are currently transforming how I think. I am learning the art and science of customer service-proper customer service. And as life would have it, I have the privilege of imparting my knowledge to the new interns within our department. This is a journey that is making me a whole new person;the type who inspires and transforms thinking.
Being the last trainee to be appointed, doesn't necessarily mean that I'm incompetent or efficient. It is an indication of a different role I need to play within the organization. We are often to quick to give up or lose hope because we want to compare our career paths to our colleagues. I have learnt that we have different roles to play and not to compare our success to anyone's success.
You may also find yourself in a situation of resentment or disappointment, I urge you to broaden your horizon and look beyond the resentment. It is by doing this that you will see the opportunities that life has lined up for you. It is then that you will inspire change and transform lives.
Go on, find the silver lining and be the type of guy that transforms thinking. Be the last man standing within your organization.
Smile... Laugh... Live!
With 14 months working as a Graduate Trainee at a reputable organization, I had hoped to be appointed two months ago. I had hoped I would have proven myself as both competent and efficient, ready to take on the next step in my career. I had plans, plans I hoped would initiate change;plans that would inspire people.
To my disappointment, I am still working as a Graduate Trainee. By default I found myself wallowing in self pity and resentment. At times, I was tempted to apply to other organizations hoping I would fill the void I now had. I was so blinded by my disappointment, I started missing the opportunities I had available working as a Trainee. Now you may ask where the silver lining is in this particular story.
Just this week, I learnt new things from the department I am now based in. Lessons that are currently transforming how I think. I am learning the art and science of customer service-proper customer service. And as life would have it, I have the privilege of imparting my knowledge to the new interns within our department. This is a journey that is making me a whole new person;the type who inspires and transforms thinking.
Being the last trainee to be appointed, doesn't necessarily mean that I'm incompetent or efficient. It is an indication of a different role I need to play within the organization. We are often to quick to give up or lose hope because we want to compare our career paths to our colleagues. I have learnt that we have different roles to play and not to compare our success to anyone's success.
You may also find yourself in a situation of resentment or disappointment, I urge you to broaden your horizon and look beyond the resentment. It is by doing this that you will see the opportunities that life has lined up for you. It is then that you will inspire change and transform lives.
Go on, find the silver lining and be the type of guy that transforms thinking. Be the last man standing within your organization.
Smile... Laugh... Live!
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