More work matters

"Although you have no problem getting things done, but u often will only put in the minimum effort, jus to get decent acceptable results"

That was exactly what a snr spoke of me. Btw, this snr was quite well know for his psychic power and ability to study a person's mindset and mentality. He is often very accurate, at least 99% accuracy for me and a few frens. My NUS results shld be one of the best indicators to prove wat he said is correct.

I told my manager abt it, and he laughed it off. I am thankful that he finds me a very capable and competent assistant, and often praise me in front of my General Manager. However, what i feel is nothing but guilt, cos i know i havent put in the extra mile and developed my fullest potential at my work place. This is what exactly what my snr described me in 2001.

Today, my General Manager's Personal assistant (PA) wanted to speak to both manager and I. She has always appeared to me as a demure, respectable and helpful lady, and I wouldnt expect anyone would find fault in her. She surprised us today by pouring out her grieviences to us, telling us how badly she has been backstabbed by that Lady A (the backstabber lady i mentioned weeks ago). My manager, who has always been a very woody, straight and innocent guy was finally convinced that lady A is indeed a cunning and evil lady. For the past 6 yrs, he has always thot this Lady A is a da hao ren.

My manager, as mentioned, is someone who is only interested in acheiving good results for the company, but terribly neglected the well-being and feelings of our staffs. I told him today that this happens too often to asians, who are only particularly interested in dealing with rational stuffs, while sweep all emotional issues under the carpet. On the surface, its indeed right that being rational allow us to acheive good results, while emotional issues are regarded as shameful and destructive. But the truth is otherwise. Without addressing the emotional issues in our staff will only lead the gradual disintergration of the dynamic force. Just like a piece of material, the harder it is, the more brittle it becomes.

I am now 1 yr into my job, fast isnt it? I have to make a decision soon, either to job hop in search of greener pasture, or i will have to stay in the company to help my manager clear away all the 'rubbish' - be it non-productive workers, non-efficient procedures or physical items like retundant equipment. My boss agrees with me that i am a good complement to him though.

Work is getting exciting. Call me evil, i am now gathering a large strength of ppl who are either openly or secretly against that lady A. With strong unity among ourselves, I doubt there s much she could do to harm us. :D