One of the upsides to packing up my life (again) is finding stuff that I had forgotten about. Such as a printout from 1999 about how to 'manage me' in a work environment. I vaguely remember this one day course...I have no idea what I was meant to get out of this, but flipping through it, I paused on a page that contained:
KEYS TO MOTIVATING
Carol wants:
-specific questions - not general or open-ended
-Operating procedures in writing
-No sudden changes in procedure
-Proof that the idea has been tested and has worked for others
-Limited exposure to new procedures
-Reassurance she is doing the job right
-Activities she can start and finish
-Instructions so she can do the job right the first time
-Advancement when she is ready
-High quality work standards
-To be part of a quality-oriented work group.
I can honestly say that I have not changed one bit in 9 years. I still feel exactly this way and it explains why I get frustrated so often with my job. My favourite is 'proof that the idea has been tested and worked for others' because this so does not happen for me.
I showed David this list so he's prepared on how to deal with me.
It's been one of those stabby times at work. The days fly by and I stress eat a lot and have only had to hold in tears once so far. Not too bad for me. And the funny thing is that I am so incredibly happy that they are going to let me continue to do this job when I move. I am actually grateful for this stress (actually I am grateful for the paycheck).
Monday, 29 September 2008
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