“Arrrgh!” pretty much sums up how I am feeling at this
point in the year. Fatigue has set in, frustrations and challenges seem to
coming from every direction and as close as that leave period is, it still seems
miles away. I think there are a number of people, especially my colleagues, feeling
the same way.
Despite any current disappointments, I
still have so much to be thankful for and can reflect on a year filled with
hard work and work that was done to a level, that I can be proud that it has my
name on it. I have earned my wages this year. Looking around at government and
other large parastatals, how many people can honestly say the same? It would be
so easy to slip down the slope of mediocrity and join the ranks of those who do
little and expect all, as seems to be the norm these days. Fortunately, I am
not made of that cloth. I am not able to sleep knowing I haven’t done my share
and sweated for my earnings. I need to feel the blisters on my hands and the
ache in my muscles to know that I have contributed. Thankfully, the people I
work with are like-minded, as is evident in the work they produce and the willing
effort that they demonstrate. As a consulting firm, the people, their skills and
their efforts are the only real assets the company has. Without them, all we
have is a building with lifeless tools. Pausing on that for a moment, I think
it is pretty amazing what is achieved by those people. Each, individuals in
their own right but pulling together and achieving some remarkable results.
The fatigue and
frustrations are evidence of a year of hard effort, but one last push to the
finish line is what is required. Finish on a high note. Look for ways to close
up shop for the holidays knowing you will return next year without outstanding
to-do’s. Tick those last few critical items off your list so they don’t plague
your mind while you meant to be on holiday.
It’s going to be tough, but 1 or 2 weeks of being remarkable is all that’s needed and for those of you that I know that just means being yourself!
It’s going to be tough, but 1 or 2 weeks of being remarkable is all that’s needed and for those of you that I know that just means being yourself!
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