Soldier Of Fortune
 |
| Image: joblo.com |
It’s been a busy couple of days with not much writing done and that’s not because of day job work or anything, but purely personal choice.
On Tuesday I took the evening off and spent any spare time catching up on some reading, and last night, after being taken out with a couple of colleagues for a “Reward and Recognition Lunch”, which involved lots of food and some alcohol, my fatigue prompted me to do nothing of any value whatsoever.
It was a very nice lunch, too: Beef Teriyaki Burger with chips and two pints of Kronebourg lager from the Cambridge Bar in Young Street. It was a great laugh too, the folk that were there a good bunch of people; down to earth, funny, and committed to their jobs.
It’s very strange being taken for an R&R Lunch by one of the managers and it being paid for by the Company. Not so long ago I was being kicked up the arse big style and having my life made hell for doing things like coming in to work too early in the morning or working too late (and thus claiming overtime). These days I’m being rewarded for showing that kind of initiative and commitment. Go figure, eh?
It’s amazing how my fortunes have changed since I moved to a new IS department, but it also proved to me the differences that poor and good management can have on the morale, drive and engagement of an entire department of people.
It’s a good feeling being on a roll with my day job at the same time as my writing. Not something I ever envisaged happening—or even possible.
As I type, the snow has returned to Scotland and is falling with vengeance outside. It’s not lying (much—yet) here in the east, but it’s bloody cold.
Till tomorrow—peace out!
The Scruffy Dog Review – Winter Issue OUT NOW!!
 |
 |
 Del.icio.us |
 StumbleUpon |
 Digg |
February 24th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Great minds think a alike — I talk about good and poor management styles today, too!