A satisfying wrap-up for the week!!

On last Friday, my boss was complaining that his day was stagnant and me being an opportunist, I decided to utilize his free time to talk about my performance! You can call it greedy or whatever you like but I always wanted more (as in learning) and achieve a greater level of satisfaction each time. So I asked him on Friday how could I be a young PA to Idris Jala of MAS with 5-figures salary? It sounds demanding but at least I don’t expect people or my partner per say to provide me all the luxuries. It is a matter of self-achievements and satisfaction even though salary or monetary rewards is just another short-term satisfaction one can have!
p/s: ‘Mr. Angst’, I have to agree that the lifestyle that I have does compel me to seek for higher-pay job!

One thing about my boss, everyone in the office thinks he is the snobbish-arrogant male ever…hahhaha but if u know how to have a decent conversation with him, he will be more than delighted to entertain you. So this subject of mine really stimulate his mind really…..

He had a talk earlier with one the big boss on how they can develop me. He replied “Just throw her in a deep sea and let her survie..Either to sync or to sink!!” For him, only then I will utilize my full potential to make it happen. It is hard and stressful but yeah I guess he is right. Only when you have gone through the deepest shit and able to survive, you will proudly say that have done your best. All the depression instantly went away when he said I have done a great job so far and he is happy with it..Phewwww!! BUT but he also said I will need to me be more industrious – go getter and just strive to learn as much as I can here! Thanks bos!

Anyway my point to my boss is “You can have the BEST employees BUT the effort will just go down the drain if you don’t know how to retain them”!! no point hiring the best when u will loose them at the end. You are just incurring more cost in the hiring process and gain 0 at the end!

For me, the retention will work if:
1. I know exactly what is expected from me everyday at work! Else I will be like a lost zombie in a lost world and I will never reach the final-line!
2. I need a boss that manage to guide and coach me. Mr-nice and well-liked boss is just not enough!
3. I can freely speak my mind without being prejudiced.
4. I want my talents and skills to be tapped and utilized. In other words, they will value each of my self-worth!
5. I can see fairness and equitable treatments! (But of cause favoritism exist everywhere..its about how u balance you talents and maneuver your way in the political games as well)
6. I receive sufficient time, tools and training to perform my very best!
7. I get the opportunity to try new and different challenges constantly. Or I will feel stagnate and dying and eventually heading to the exit door!
8. I feel recognized by the top management. There are many good ones outside but their presence are left unknown..again u must be able to show your self and be visible. (Good personality or people skills really help)
9. I feel rewarded with good raises that are tied-up to my performance. (buta-buta dapat gaji besar also not satisfying kan ?!!)

Hmmm such a good and satisfying conversation for me. Oh he ended up the conversation with one last request ‘Can u find a cheap designer for my go-kart helmet’ haii apa la bos ni!! Thanks for all the info azim and I managed to get one cheap one from one of the Lim Kok Wing student! Hope the design is as good tho!

Muah!