Quitting My Job

A perfect workplace, does not exist. There are few perfect managers and there are no perfect employees. However there are near perfect environments. In a near perfect environment the needs of employees are met and the concerns of management are also met. This can happen in an environment of communication and consideration.

I was wondering that whether I have quit in anger but the answer is 'no'. There are areas of concern which I have addressed in my blog. I have even requested my business head to read it. I have addressed the concerns in written and verbally, without effect.

Things have only been noticed when the water has flowed above the head and mind you this was not a flood but a Tsunami. Quitting is often not the best solution, however. Addressing the problem in an adult manner, accepting my part of the blame and allowing others to admit their imperfections, and I did try with a clarifications document. Though my business head read it...she said that she does not require any clarifications.

My question is why should critical feedback only be given during periodic reviews? Why should assumptions be made rather than taking the bull by the horns and taming it.

"The best reason to quit should be that you found something that pays well, is in your area of interest, and will provide you with a fulfilling reason to want to go to work, all the remainder of your days."

Now where does my scenario fit?

-Communication skills- clarity, timeliness

-Knowledge and skills

-Resourcefulness

-Reliability

-Leadership

Keeping these aside is the consideration that how much I can value add to an organization and how difficult it will be to replace me...am I really worth retaining?

I don't know who will answer these!

I Want To Get Fired

I seriously want to get fired.

I am trying so hard nowadays but carefully, so that I do not tarnish my professional image. I keep on pestering our head boss. I have been a free resource for the last two months and so I am hungry for something substantial. Most of the people in our team is idle, but they are mostly freshers or people who have just started on in their elearning career. The situation is not the same for me. I have a substantial amount of professional experience and thats where it hits me the most. I have also recently completed my management degree.

There was no requirement for an ID Manager in the organization because there was already someone senior working in the organization. Well well everyone cannot lead or train people. Rather inspire and mentor people. I have been in the lead position for too long. When I was working in web content, I got promoted within a year to team lead positions. I was working with cross-functional teams. When I entered the Elearning industry, I continued working in lead positions though unofficially. When I became idle when projects ended or during economic slur, my Seniors immediately put me into something productive and substantial.

Most of the time I found some work for myself. The problem of lack of work came again in my last organization and then I started working on ventures which were a bit removed from my sphere which was instructional designing. I have quit organizations, the moment I realized that my RM will not let me progress the way I want to. When they have come in as a hindrance to my learning. Ironically they are the people who actually put in recommendations for my promotion. This is where I want to add some wise thoughts. Anybody who promotes you may not substantially wish to enhance your knowledge or learning. Remember, your getting promoted or hired can bring kudos to this person but ultimately this person would always want to harness you. The moment you show your dynamism and potential, all the insecurities of this person will wake up. You are doomed in that case and the best advice in this condition is escape..run away before it gets too late. If you are good you will be hired anyways so never compromise on your learning or what you really want to achieve professionally. But when you leave a company do not sling mud on that company or your senior. Be diplomatic.

I am joking...Man. Cool is out be hot...be happening. Combat your problems; gather courage to deal with your boss. Talk to him/her about the issues. Give them a chance to help you.

Well currently I want to be fired which necessarily does not mean that I want to be hired. I regret the fact that a few days back, a senior in my company wanted me to lead a team and I refused. When asked why...I cited work and occupations in my department. What a mistake!

Your decisions go a long way to decide your miseries. Yes, I chose mine.

What can I do I was wondering?

Trainer

Teacher
Journalist

Writer

Consultant

Software Engineer

I studied MBA to know more about the working of an organization rather than to become a manager. I want to be a leader :) not a political one but let me see. Perhaps yo reader you can help me. Help my present and my future.