I guess I should mention the conversation I had with my boss last week. Haven't had this kind of a chat in last 5 years with any of my immediate bosses.
I went to him to discuss a project that i was keen on taking...he told me to get started with it and then began chatting about my aspirations, my expectations, and the new role. He had an hour long chat with me where he explained what he thought of me and where I stand (obviously at a zero today considering I have zero operations and product experience) and what a struggle it is going to be for me. And then, as if to conclude he asked me what I thought about the whole thing and if I wanted to still take my pick and decide something else. He told me that he wanted to be very honest with me and that I was taking a big career risk and he was being a part of that risk by taking me for that role. He also talked about how strong the peer group was for me this year. I only said 'I am game. It can't be impossible'. I think I love his attitude...and I have always believed that he is a great guy. I know why did he have that conversation with me...I know what it means...specially when he will have to decide the Top 20 performers in his team very soon.
Having said that...I don't know what it means to me today, but I have a very strong urge to get started...sooner than ever.
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Mona:
I have strongly believed in that you can do whatever you set your mind on. Its all in your thoughts, difficulty or ease of a task is just a perception that we build based on what we "desire" to believe. I am a testimony to this. And you are one of those who have inspired me to be who I am today.......you are one of my foundation blocks...........how can you not trust yourself implicitly. You are one of the best, and for sure you are the one your boss KNOWS can succeed at this job, and add new dimension to the whole thought process.
Girl, go for it. You are "THE ONE"........kiddo!!!
Risk does not mean much in technical terms.......it simply means "dealing with something that you have not dealt with before"..............definitely you have undertaken and succeeded at far bigger risks, so this is just peanuts :)
@West...how can I not do anything when I have friends like YOU in my life. And you know what, I guess you inspire me equally...even if I can do half as much as you have done in your life, I will be blessed.
...and about the 'risk'....I don't have a choice now...have taken it already...I will go for it 100%....and like i said, I have a strong urge to get started Riju...I just want to prove it to him even before the year ends that I am his best bet. Will I? Is a question for me for now..but I will strive for it. I anyway get a kick when I am told of the competition...and he mentioned names to me...so I have targets too...;-)
There were two paths
I took the one less travelled
And that has made all the difference
Hey, I don't think you ever stopped that you need to get started again-have a hunch that this risk is par for the course for Laura-show them that you are the best (which I believe they do know as well-you are a shoo in for the Top 20).Enjoy what you do
Go for it Girlie--I know you'll ROCK
Hey Sanjeev...good to see you here..been missing you...have a real bad throat and now going to a doc...
Like I said before...your faith in me keeps me going on...T-20 - no chance this year..but for sure a target next year. And then we all know, a risk taken has all the pluses and minuses with it...I don't know yet how to deal with the minuses..but I guess I will learn and that will be an experience in itself.
@Anony...even if I don't, I know I have people like you to fall back upon. :-) What luck with the new lenses?
All the best...
One of my friends is in the T20 this time.. he was pretty happy about it...
All the best to you Mon...
Hmm..lucky him! Although the ratings haven't been disclosed yet...I know what it means to be one among the top 20 performers. Thanks Om...I need the wishes.
Kya haal hai janaab ka....well,u should be a lot better by the time u get this -never read too much into ratings......as they say in cricket,the real test is the TEST MATCHES and not the T-20's.....am sure ur company knows ur value in the long run-just do what you do best
@Sanjeev, janaab theek hain...a lot better now...I agree...ratings do not decide how you perform..I will do my best. Thanks.
I wish you much luck!
Margie
Thanks and I really appreciate it.
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