Careers - Moving On
In today’s life some companies may be on the speeding road, desperate for success and rush to the top of the financial mountain. In most cases with this is that they don’t know how to or don’t feel the need to take care of their employees properly, and treat them as dispensable and just a number. It is not even necessarily the people on top of the company that reflects this, yet it can cause a cancer cell within the properly productivity. There is nothing as energy and positive draining than a bad atmosphere and in office politic because communication and care is out of order. When working in a bad atmosphere or caught in the middle of office politic emotions, inspiration and desire goes out the window. The employee is then left with doing their jobs just up to the point of covering their own backs and not to the full potential it should or can have and with that the productivity is of low quality.
BAD ATMOSPHERE AND IN OFFICE CAN BE LINKED TO VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Most often not realizing it and or not knowing of any better most of the bad atmosphere and in office politic can lead to or be linked to harassment and/or discrimination. Do not let yourself be a victim! Harassment and discrimination at the workplace is unwelcome, unwanted and has a destructive effect.
Examples of harassment are
Bullying;
Spreading malicious rumours, or insulting someone, particularly on gender, race or disability grounds; ridiculing or degrading someone picking on them or setting them up to fail;
Exclusion or victimisation;
Unfair treatment, for example based on race, gender sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, HIV status, etc;
Overbearing supervision or other misuses of power or position;
Unwelcome sexual advances touching, standing too close and displaying of offensive material;
Making threats/comments about job security without foundation;
Deliberately undermining a competent worker by overloading and constant criticism;
Preventing individuals progressing by intentionally blocking promotion or training opportunities.
Why take action? Harassment is not only unacceptable on moral grounds but may create problems for an organisation including
Violating human rights;
Poor morale and poor employee relations;
It threatens the physical, psychological performance of employees;
It often results in unexplained absenteeism, late coming and poor concentration at work;
It creates a hostile intimidating and offensive work environment and it can lead to loss of productivity and often to workers resigning.
LOYALTY TO YOUR COMPANY
If treated this badly and if the company is unwilling to hear or look into your complaint - out of experience as per say, it should be a sign that to the employer the employee is dispensable and just a number and with this loyalty is not deserved. Unnecessarily stress and tension of a bad atmosphere and in office politic can cause problems for your health and well-being and even trouble within your family. In the end and long run it is not worth it.
REVISING PRIORITIES AND LOOK TO THE FUTURE
The employee needs to start looking at their priorities and make up a list of questions. Questions like, what do I want to achieve in 5 years? Is the current career best for me? Is it really what I always wanted to do? Ect. In most cases people will be in a comfort zone, even at a company that treats you badly. The whole idea of moving, start over, not knowing anyone at a new job can be quite scaring. Being in a comfort zone at work it not necessarily a bad thing. However in most cases being in a comfort zone makes you blind and leaves you in denial. Moving from one job to another is not an easy task, not to mention finding another job, but it’s not impossible. It will be in the end and long run worth it.
On a recruitment site I found great tips on the following:
Fear Of Change
Interview
CV Tips
Counter Offers
I can help you find a better atmosphere for your future and family.
BAD ATMOSPHERE AND IN OFFICE CAN BE LINKED TO VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Most often not realizing it and or not knowing of any better most of the bad atmosphere and in office politic can lead to or be linked to harassment and/or discrimination. Do not let yourself be a victim! Harassment and discrimination at the workplace is unwelcome, unwanted and has a destructive effect.
Examples of harassment are
Bullying;
Spreading malicious rumours, or insulting someone, particularly on gender, race or disability grounds; ridiculing or degrading someone picking on them or setting them up to fail;
Exclusion or victimisation;
Unfair treatment, for example based on race, gender sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, HIV status, etc;
Overbearing supervision or other misuses of power or position;
Unwelcome sexual advances touching, standing too close and displaying of offensive material;
Making threats/comments about job security without foundation;
Deliberately undermining a competent worker by overloading and constant criticism;
Preventing individuals progressing by intentionally blocking promotion or training opportunities.
Why take action? Harassment is not only unacceptable on moral grounds but may create problems for an organisation including
Violating human rights;
Poor morale and poor employee relations;
It threatens the physical, psychological performance of employees;
It often results in unexplained absenteeism, late coming and poor concentration at work;
It creates a hostile intimidating and offensive work environment and it can lead to loss of productivity and often to workers resigning.
LOYALTY TO YOUR COMPANY
If treated this badly and if the company is unwilling to hear or look into your complaint - out of experience as per say, it should be a sign that to the employer the employee is dispensable and just a number and with this loyalty is not deserved. Unnecessarily stress and tension of a bad atmosphere and in office politic can cause problems for your health and well-being and even trouble within your family. In the end and long run it is not worth it.
REVISING PRIORITIES AND LOOK TO THE FUTURE
The employee needs to start looking at their priorities and make up a list of questions. Questions like, what do I want to achieve in 5 years? Is the current career best for me? Is it really what I always wanted to do? Ect. In most cases people will be in a comfort zone, even at a company that treats you badly. The whole idea of moving, start over, not knowing anyone at a new job can be quite scaring. Being in a comfort zone at work it not necessarily a bad thing. However in most cases being in a comfort zone makes you blind and leaves you in denial. Moving from one job to another is not an easy task, not to mention finding another job, but it’s not impossible. It will be in the end and long run worth it.
On a recruitment site I found great tips on the following:
I can help you find a better atmosphere for your future and family.
Silence
I would like to share a story with you all that come down to one little point: Silence
Why is it that when you have to be very quiet you’ll make the most noise possible? And I’m sure most of you can relate to this question, parent or not
Here’s my story:
Kaylin and the freaking Squeaky toys ~ 29 December 2009
It was a fair summer’s night and it was a long day with an over tired baby girl and crying was not the worst thing that had to be indulged with. Half past nine and all were quiet and peaceful at last. The odds were fair for a good night’s rest as Kaylin was over tired with no sleep during the day. Experiences was good to know that when my baby is half a sleep and crying or moaning the best thing to do was to get her back to sleep and as quickly as possible. As a newly mother I learned this lesson the hard way. Falling on the bed dreamland has invaded my mind fast and I was lost in the most beautiful paradise. Sleep was deep and rewarding. The clock ticked passed twelve when Kaylin suddenly raised her voice in moaning sobs in her sleep. The sound ripped through my deep slumber with a swift gasp and instinct like I suddenly awoke fast, solidly still sleepily and not fully to my senses. Yet an instinct requires none of that. With the sudden waking up and wanted to react swiftly I fell off the bed hard. The sound ripped through the air and now I was fully awake and somewhat angry at myself for making a noise, frozen in that position for a moment hoping that the noise didn’t wake Kaylin up completely.
Getting up quickly I moved to the cot and tried my best to adjust my eyes and see Kaylin in the darkness. Eyes closed and half asleep, perfect. Now for mission “find dummy” the perfect baby comforter, for most babies. My night vision is poor so I felt around the mattress for the dummy. Damn…. can’t…. find…. freaking dummy…. After a few moments of swearing to myself I remembered the dummy was in her pram.
I ran on the tip of my toes quickly to go and fetch the dummy. I had to go through a few rooms to get to her pram. As I ran through my living room (next door to Kaylin’s room) - *SQUEAK* the sound ripped through the silence as I stepped on a toy. Freaking duck, I swear under breath and kept on running. Finally at the pram, which felt like a life time while only a few seconds, with the life saver in had I ran back. Through my living room, I knew the end line was near as I wished I could run silently faster. *SQUEAK* the sound ripped through the silence. Freaking dolphin, I swear under breath and kept on running.
Returning to the cot, Kaylin has woken up slightly. Sighing in lost hope and gave her the dummy. I picked her up quickly and swinged her lightly in arms. Sucking the dummy she fell asleep swiftly. Miracle! I was swinging her lightly still till she was completely asleep again. The dummy fell out her mouth and I picked it up and silently threw it in her cot. *SQUEAK* the sound ripped through the silence. Freaking crocodile, I swear under breath. Of the whole one by two meter cot with only the one toy in her cot the dummy had to land on it. Luckily the sound didn’t wake Kaylin.
I gently and slowly lowered her down into the cot. Mission was successful, as Kaylin kept on sleeping. While doing that I heard my cat jumped on my bed. I quickly returned to bed before my cat started to meow like he usually does and quietly is not one of his talents. I fell down on the bed, *SQUEAK* the sound ripped through the silence. ‘Can’t… be… happing….’ I cursed under breath. I removed the dolphin from under me. My dear, now purring cat, thought to try out Kaylin’s toys by carrying it with him onto my bed. Through all the soft toys I ever thought he would try out, he had to try out a squeaking toy. Bless you my dear kitty cat!
Why is it that when you have to be very quiet you’ll make the most noise possible? And I’m sure most of you can relate to this question, parent or not
Here’s my story:Kaylin and the freaking Squeaky toys ~ 29 December 2009
It was a fair summer’s night and it was a long day with an over tired baby girl and crying was not the worst thing that had to be indulged with. Half past nine and all were quiet and peaceful at last. The odds were fair for a good night’s rest as Kaylin was over tired with no sleep during the day. Experiences was good to know that when my baby is half a sleep and crying or moaning the best thing to do was to get her back to sleep and as quickly as possible. As a newly mother I learned this lesson the hard way. Falling on the bed dreamland has invaded my mind fast and I was lost in the most beautiful paradise. Sleep was deep and rewarding. The clock ticked passed twelve when Kaylin suddenly raised her voice in moaning sobs in her sleep. The sound ripped through my deep slumber with a swift gasp and instinct like I suddenly awoke fast, solidly still sleepily and not fully to my senses. Yet an instinct requires none of that. With the sudden waking up and wanted to react swiftly I fell off the bed hard. The sound ripped through the air and now I was fully awake and somewhat angry at myself for making a noise, frozen in that position for a moment hoping that the noise didn’t wake Kaylin up completely.
Getting up quickly I moved to the cot and tried my best to adjust my eyes and see Kaylin in the darkness. Eyes closed and half asleep, perfect. Now for mission “find dummy” the perfect baby comforter, for most babies. My night vision is poor so I felt around the mattress for the dummy. Damn…. can’t…. find…. freaking dummy…. After a few moments of swearing to myself I remembered the dummy was in her pram.
I ran on the tip of my toes quickly to go and fetch the dummy. I had to go through a few rooms to get to her pram. As I ran through my living room (next door to Kaylin’s room) - *SQUEAK* the sound ripped through the silence as I stepped on a toy. Freaking duck, I swear under breath and kept on running. Finally at the pram, which felt like a life time while only a few seconds, with the life saver in had I ran back. Through my living room, I knew the end line was near as I wished I could run silently faster. *SQUEAK* the sound ripped through the silence. Freaking dolphin, I swear under breath and kept on running.
Returning to the cot, Kaylin has woken up slightly. Sighing in lost hope and gave her the dummy. I picked her up quickly and swinged her lightly in arms. Sucking the dummy she fell asleep swiftly. Miracle! I was swinging her lightly still till she was completely asleep again. The dummy fell out her mouth and I picked it up and silently threw it in her cot. *SQUEAK* the sound ripped through the silence. Freaking crocodile, I swear under breath. Of the whole one by two meter cot with only the one toy in her cot the dummy had to land on it. Luckily the sound didn’t wake Kaylin.
I gently and slowly lowered her down into the cot. Mission was successful, as Kaylin kept on sleeping. While doing that I heard my cat jumped on my bed. I quickly returned to bed before my cat started to meow like he usually does and quietly is not one of his talents. I fell down on the bed, *SQUEAK* the sound ripped through the silence. ‘Can’t… be… happing….’ I cursed under breath. I removed the dolphin from under me. My dear, now purring cat, thought to try out Kaylin’s toys by carrying it with him onto my bed. Through all the soft toys I ever thought he would try out, he had to try out a squeaking toy. Bless you my dear kitty cat!
Balance
A career driven woman who gathers titles can have obstacles in finding a balance between all the full time jobs, career, and family.
As a woman, everything is worked out so properly to the finest detail of quality. Her career is one of her most important duties in her life as it will provide for her future. So proud of her career title no matter what level it might be. Receptionist, personal assistant, typist or a high-flying lawyer. Achieving everything and anything she sets her mind to, while her routine and duties are as detailed as a check list.
Becoming a Wife
As the woman receives the title of a wife, life becomes more complete and finest detail of quality of her being expands to not only her career but her now husband as well. Some careers can take up more energy than others and depending on your level, more time as well. In most cases having a career and a spouse makes no difference, or cause problems, as both parties can take care of themselves if needed to when careers drain more time. However a balance between the two would be important.
Becoming a Mother
As one think back how newly mothers consider and some even doing so, leave their full time career to become a house wife and full time mother. Always wondering why they could even consider it, when they’ve build their whole life around their career to get to the peak point of where they are today. Then you yourself receiving news of being pregnant, and going through that nine month period. You see how amazing God work is and how the pregnancy not only grows the baby but maturing your mind, body and soul as well. In that three to four month period of Maternity leave and bonding with your new born baby a woman goes through a soul full change. How your whole mind set towards life changes, which results in having your finest detail of quality chances and resolves only around your baby. You finally understand why other mothers consider making that choice.
Motherhood and Career
However in today’s life, not every woman can have that luxury of that choice of leaving their careers. Because of that, mothers must go through that departing emotions and separation anxiety of leaving your baby in someone else’s care during the day. Returning tired at the end of the day and still does the motherly tasks. Just as you start bonding with your baby again, it’s time for bed and the day is over. Or as most mothers experience, some babies go to bed really early which leaves very little time for bonding and this can take a toll on emotions. When babies, become sick regularly, as they often do in the first two years, mothers have a hard time getting leave approved to take care of the sick baby. Even with a doctors letter, the company can deny the leave requests and a mother is left with no choice. When the baby has an infectious disease most, if not all, nursery schools refused to let the baby comes to school. Which one can understand for the health risk it has for the other children. When your work denies you leave even upon such a case, it is hard, because you are left in the middle of having to go to work and taking care of your sick baby who is not allowed at school. This all bears ill effects on the atmosphere at work, which can later cause to negative feelings towards your work and lack of good productivity.
Finding the Balance
It would be easier if you know your options. There are many guidelines roaming the net, and there are even books published to help you. The solution for each person would be different as your careers and employer differs. Be open about your life and difficulties. Talk to the nursery school when your employer denies you leave, there could be a way for them to help you. Talk to your employer if you have no other options and perhaps take the sick baby with you to work. One can even offer to work from home during that period.
As per say, be open about your situations and finding a solution per case might not be as hard as one might think. If all fails, finding a new career might not be a bad move. Your career and family must be able to fit together like a puzzle, and thus you will find your fulfilling and finest detail of quality for your life once again.
As a woman, everything is worked out so properly to the finest detail of quality. Her career is one of her most important duties in her life as it will provide for her future. So proud of her career title no matter what level it might be. Receptionist, personal assistant, typist or a high-flying lawyer. Achieving everything and anything she sets her mind to, while her routine and duties are as detailed as a check list.
Becoming a Wife
As the woman receives the title of a wife, life becomes more complete and finest detail of quality of her being expands to not only her career but her now husband as well. Some careers can take up more energy than others and depending on your level, more time as well. In most cases having a career and a spouse makes no difference, or cause problems, as both parties can take care of themselves if needed to when careers drain more time. However a balance between the two would be important.
Becoming a Mother
As one think back how newly mothers consider and some even doing so, leave their full time career to become a house wife and full time mother. Always wondering why they could even consider it, when they’ve build their whole life around their career to get to the peak point of where they are today. Then you yourself receiving news of being pregnant, and going through that nine month period. You see how amazing God work is and how the pregnancy not only grows the baby but maturing your mind, body and soul as well. In that three to four month period of Maternity leave and bonding with your new born baby a woman goes through a soul full change. How your whole mind set towards life changes, which results in having your finest detail of quality chances and resolves only around your baby. You finally understand why other mothers consider making that choice.
Motherhood and Career
However in today’s life, not every woman can have that luxury of that choice of leaving their careers. Because of that, mothers must go through that departing emotions and separation anxiety of leaving your baby in someone else’s care during the day. Returning tired at the end of the day and still does the motherly tasks. Just as you start bonding with your baby again, it’s time for bed and the day is over. Or as most mothers experience, some babies go to bed really early which leaves very little time for bonding and this can take a toll on emotions. When babies, become sick regularly, as they often do in the first two years, mothers have a hard time getting leave approved to take care of the sick baby. Even with a doctors letter, the company can deny the leave requests and a mother is left with no choice. When the baby has an infectious disease most, if not all, nursery schools refused to let the baby comes to school. Which one can understand for the health risk it has for the other children. When your work denies you leave even upon such a case, it is hard, because you are left in the middle of having to go to work and taking care of your sick baby who is not allowed at school. This all bears ill effects on the atmosphere at work, which can later cause to negative feelings towards your work and lack of good productivity.
Finding the Balance
It would be easier if you know your options. There are many guidelines roaming the net, and there are even books published to help you. The solution for each person would be different as your careers and employer differs. Be open about your life and difficulties. Talk to the nursery school when your employer denies you leave, there could be a way for them to help you. Talk to your employer if you have no other options and perhaps take the sick baby with you to work. One can even offer to work from home during that period.
As per say, be open about your situations and finding a solution per case might not be as hard as one might think. If all fails, finding a new career might not be a bad move. Your career and family must be able to fit together like a puzzle, and thus you will find your fulfilling and finest detail of quality for your life once again.