I have just finished reading the part on The Lost Boy and it seems like the story is heading to a better journey for David or better known as Dave. When I told the story about Dave, Ray literally dropped his jaw. Well, definitely there are so many stories like this happening which are untold or simply hidden from this very world.
The story has multiple climaxes even though there are parts which are a lil confusing. Slowly when we go through the life of David, I realized that surroundings play a very important part in moulding one's attitude or behaviour. Obviously everything happens for a reason.
When ah Wei told me that she didn't get a promotion and she got really upset about it for a few days, I quickly zapped and brought her out to the reality. While she was defending that she deserves a promotion despite her hardwork and performance, she was told by her superior that her attitude counts the most. Like I said, everything happens for a reason even though I am not sure what's in store for me in future. I am not siding anyone. But after working awhile in the society and holding the posts from the bottom to the top to nothing eventually, I realized that attitude actually counts alot in considering to hand the important post to someone.
I have thus far worked with 3 different assistants myself. While I was strict to all of them, I have a particular fond for the one who really knows me well. Knowing your boss, meaning knowing your work. You know what is required of you. My first assistant got bashing the most from me but she is still in touch with me until now even she's not working here anymore. Very simple. I gave her few instances in her daily job. She always come work early, and leave late. And most of all, her job is always unfinished and she has to bring her work home. Well, I may not compare her to others because I know, she is hardworking but she is doing lotsa unnecessary stuff as well.
I always told her, work smart, not always work hard. If you can shorten the hours to finish a job with the same quality, that's efficient! So, think of a way doing it. I won't praise you for staying late at work to finish your work simply because you take longer time to finish a task. But I will praise you if you were able to finish your work on time with a better quality. It took her sometime to adapt to my idea but she's learning. I handpicked my 2nd assistant myself. She is the junior most staff in the office and I did choose her out from the crowd. There were jaws dropping and eye popping everywhere.
I have a reason to pick her. While many are afraid to take up challenges, she emerged from the crowd even she was very junior and volunteered in many occasions to take up the tasks that I requested. This is the quality that I needed and wanted to work with. She may not have the experience and knowledge but these can be gained as time goes by. However, the people's attitude cannot change. So, I'd rather to stick with good quality attitude with people who can be polished to take up the position because these involves trust.
Now, they took her away because she needs to further her training and my new assistant is taking her time to learn. I may be a patient teacher but I am very strict at it. I have a few bosses as well but we worked like colleagues. We have not much problems because we knew each other working styles very much. Mind you, different bosses have different approaches. But they were once at my position as well. From your work, you somehow create a bond with people around you. Some people like working with you while some don't. You can choose who to work with but you can't choose much of your bosses.
So yes, this is the art of survival in this working world. Like it or not, it's everywhere. Before one trying to criticize on others, first look at ourselves. Each experience serves a lesson. Only the clever ones will learn. I can't wait to read further on another chapter of the man named Dave. Things are getting brighter for David now. He is no more the naughty boy, he's a man, a more matured thinking man. Let's see how it goes.
Alright folks, enjoy the evening!
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