I can’t believe a whole lot of things and emotions could bare themselves in less than 8 hours. It happened – just like that.
The transfer was a no-go. I’m staying put. The Dutchman was not happy but he’ll get over it. I hope I will get over the fact that I have caused a stir. Things will be awkward between us for a while but we’ll get over it. At least, I hope we will.
So that’s that and I’m ready to move on.
I had lunch with a couple of good friends – good company is always the best remedy for a troubled soul. In between checking out girls passing by the eatery and stuffing their face silly with good food, they managed to humour me. Thanks guys. You’re definitely the best!
A friend who joined us later on made my day by offering me 3 days 2 nights stay in Bali. Now how can I say NO to that? Yippee!!!
The guys were really cool about it though the whining was pretty obvious. Hahah. I bought them off with Starbucks coffee. You were ‘that’ easy to please, guys! Heheh.
Things were getting better by the minute when the compliance officer confirmed that the 3 risk assessment documents that we filled out were not needed after all. Yey again!
A colleague from IT asked if I was interested in a position they have in their department and that he’s willing to put in some good words for me.
I couldn’t believe my ears! Yey for the third time then!
I was scheduled to see the Big Boss (my boss’ boss) to sign the appraisal form before she leaves the company, which is tomorrow (Friday).
As soon as she opened her mouth and said I got a 3 (meet expectations), all happiness literally vanished and the room seemed to shrink to a ridiculous size. I even thought I saw evil horns growing out of her skull. Sprout fangs and I swear she’s devil’s twin sister from hell - seriously.
I asked her why and she said I did not produce any tangible result and that she had no idea what I was doing. Again, this is the same person that I sent weekly and monthly report to.
She mentioned that I did not ‘do wonders’ to the projects I managed and that delivering things on time are not considered as performing or exceeding the expectation. Unless if I managed to bring millions to the company.
Those were projects that I was asked to take over because it dragged on for more than a year and I managed to get it done within the agreed time. I guess saving a few thousands was not as grand as bringing in millions.
I didn’t know if I was more upset at the rating she gave or the reason why she gave it.
She happily signed the form and wrote the number ‘3’ as clearly as she could on the form. It reminded me of Delores Umbridge in Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix. The similarity was uncanny - especially when she handed me the form and a pen for me to sign on the dotted line. I took the form and stared at it.
‘I don’t want a 3 for my rating.’
The words escaped my lips. She stared at me and said nothing. I told her that I need to speak to my boss and I am refusing a 3-rating. Took the form and left her room. I was fuming mad. I had every right to, if you ask me.
I told my boss and stood my ground. He agreed that I should get a better rating. He promised to see the SVP of HR on Monday to sort things out.
I couldn’t concentrate on work anymore and it was quitting time. I packed and headed for the door when my boss called me and said, ‘Don’t worry about it. I’ll take care of your rating’.
My boss is one good man.
I am really grateful to have the guys and TF to share the story with. They were insane most of the times and I love them to bits. I don’t even want to imagine being in I*G without them.
Like I said, good company is the best remedy.
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