indispensable
Posted by mansoor on 19 Dec 2006 | Tagged as: heart 2 heart
“… and the biggest mistake these people make is by thinking their indispensable and start acting cocky. Everybody is replacable…”
I heard this line over three months ago, from the mouth of my boss. Ofcourse, it was not directed at me, but rather a supplier we have here, but even then, it was the thought which sent me rolling off.
On one hand, it infers that job security is as long as the work is there, and as soon as thats over, its bye bye time. On the other, it means that i can take leave anytime i want from here.. (given the proper notice as per policy). Its the second point which is kind of hard to digest.. after a certain time, you start considering yourself to be part of the machine, a cog in the larger scheme of things. Given enough time, the size of that cog bloats up and you become an integral part. Its at that time, when switching jobs doesnt even seem like a viable thing to do, afterall, “mein nahi hoonga tou kaam kaise hoga”? Right…? WRONG! Time and time again i’ve seen… the work continues no matter what.
So what am i trying to say here? I think im kind of absolving myself from any guilt if i do decide to go ahead with a switch. In my case, its inevitable, given certain goals, but still…. its going to be hard…
Okay, now im just rambling on…. and therefore, will stop.
just do it man
Switching jobs eh? Its a matter of feeling productive and working on YOUR priorities…cos as your boss said…everyone is DISPENSABLE….you may do well if you work for the COMPANY’s priorities but only to a level…
My attitude is always a NO COMPROMISE on my priorities….which usually revolve around my family…work is work…and thats that…
I am not promoting inefficient work…just that work shouldnt govern your life…EVER…
Briefly said…never be afraid of a SWITCH…sometimes IT IS the best thing to do…for your personal growth as well…
made it over here..good for you with the .com…blogger is a big pain in the ass lately
Yes-everything can change,
Just choose a path that makes you stronger.
umar and umar: im not changing just yet.. but when i do, im going to remember both your words
fq: the path which makes you stronger usually exists in darkness, it can only be seen after being crossed, otherwise its the least recognizable one.
sobia: welcome welcome!!!! yea, finally got me me own dotcom!