Today, I've been wondering about what makes something a "big deal". More often than not, if someone tells me something that isn't all that plesant, my response is, "No Big Deal". I wonder if that is really true.
For example, is it a big deal that I just "celebrated" my 2 year anniversary with my current employer. I call it "celebrating" only because there were ballons, a pin with the number "2" on it, and people clapped. Has the professional world changed so much that 2 years should mean something.
The classic corporate tragedy from our parents age goes something like, "I worked for this company for 20 years. I gave them my soul; and all I get get is this stupid watch?"
Well I'm realistic. There is very little doubt that I will leave this company much sooner than 18 years from now. While I'm sure that the recognition programs are now slightly better than a watch; what could possibly be worth staying in the same place all that time? don't get me wrong ... I don't want to move - I'm actually very happy with my job and the people I work with. But even with all that in mind, if I was offered much more money - or much of a new challenge, I'd walk away before my balloons deflate.
Saddly, I wonder if everyone I work with would say, "No Big Deal"?
7 comments:
You got balloons? All I got was this stupid... nothing.
wow 2 years. So is that a record for you fundi? HUMMMMMM?????!!!
It's true. I had been at my previous employer for more than 5 years (which seems like a long time.) I kinda had the idea that I would like to stay with them for a long time too. They have a nice 10yr anniversary party and for your 15th year you get to take a week long sabatical. I don't think my grandparents understood my decision to leave, because they come from a time of loyalty to a company and company loyalty. My previous company was a "hire and fire" firm and I never felt job security. So, show me the money and I am out of there.
I've been at my employer 5 years and I haven't even gotten a pen or a balloon. Wow, your place must really care
Yep, company loyalty is all but a thing of the past unless its your own business. I always felt loyal to people, and it was hard to watch them go when it was time to cut some costs.
by the way - I did notice "what was missing"....
darwin,
Whatever do you mean?? what could possibly have left out? As I said earlier, I've "got your number". in case you are wondering exactly what number - it's 27.
I feel that justice would be served if 27 troops of girl scouts all stopped by your door in the next three days to sell you cookies that they will send to the impoverished children of the world.
You would of course feel obligated to buy a box from each little girl; even though you would never see a cookie yourself.
yep - that would be justice. don't forget to pitch in a little for shipping. I hear postage overseas is expensive.
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