Joined as a fresher
Employee: Sir, I put in day and night to pick up so fast. Everyone thinks I hold a lot of promise. I sometimes solved problems which 2 years exp. people could not do. Don't I deserve better?
Manager: O yeah, you have done exceptionally as a fresher. But you know this time extensive trainings were organized for you, you know thats a cost we bear for you. So this time around, policy restricts us to give you better but keep up the good work and next time, we will definitely consider you.
Cool! He likes me. A year passes
Employee: I have done so much for the company. I have given my days and nights. I did not care for my personal life, I have not gone home for more than 9 months. I even worked on national holidays and this is what I get in return!
Manager: What work could be completed in 9 hrs/day, you have taken more than 13, still you are not able to complete the work. Be thankful that you are getting a raise!
Yeah, he could be right. A year later.
Employee: Now I have improved upon my efficiency. I work for 9 hrs only and still manage to finish all my work. I think this improvement should be rewarded
Manager: If you can finish your work in 9hrs then I think, you are just earning a living. You lack the motivation to go that extra step, you know.
Oops! Another year later
Employee: I have worked really hard and within 9hrs of the day. I contributed to Quality initiatives of the project, conducted the QA meetings. All this was done, while I also worked on the project and met all the deadlines.
Manager: O yes! you have done well, but what you lack is initiative. Look I asked you to organize meetings. I ask you to fill the trackers. With more than 3 years of experience, I think now is the time to take initiatives.
So close!! Another year later
Employee: I have toiled very hard this time as well. I have also worked for quality initiatives of the company. Helped us get the cmmi certifications. This was on my own initiave. I also met all the project requirements. I also did certifications on personal level to keep myself updated. I also took training of the freshers included.
Manager: thats great. We really value you as a team member. We are completely satisfied with your performance, but we cannot give you better appriasal because you know these are competetive times and we have to take care of everyone. Its the time for you to take ownership. Its a family and your are one of the elders, let the younger ones have it this time.
Employee: I knew you would invent something this time too, thats why this time I have a offer from a rival firm. What you say now?
Manager: a...a... oh... you did not let me finish. Young people are so impulsive!! i have an onsite opportunity just for you. We need experienced people there to manage our clients. Would you be interested?
Ah! US... here I come... but for 3 months only :( Another year passes.
Employee: Do you see these mails? Client is really appreciative of my work. He would want me back as soon as possible. I also got us more business. I think I should get a small share of the pie... don't I deserve it?
Manager: o yeah, thats very nice. We really appreciate your contribution and thats why we have decided to give you an early promotion.
Employee: Promotion?? but that would not add to may salary. you have not given me a good raise for 5 years now. You can give me promotion next time, I would prefer a better grade this time.
Manager: But you were sent to onsite. Wasn't it a reward? and then we are giving you promotion and we are also looking to sent you onsite again. What else can the company do for you?
Ok, lets not fight here and mess up the chances of onsite. Ah dollar, here i come again - onsite doesn't happen, another year passes.
Employee: Why? this grade is even less than the last time. I atleast did as good as the last time. how can you think I am even worse than a new comer?
Manager: No, ofcourse not. You are an asset to the company. Its just that we expect a lot more from you now. Your bar has been risen.
Ah... i give up... i will switch now! - recession strikes. No jobs to be found - another year passes
Employee(dejected): What is it this time? Ah the same.... thank god.
Manager: What happened to you?? you were so enthusiastic and energetic. And you seem so lethargic these days. you are not even putting the regular number of hours. We are giving you the same grade to motivate you, but also consider this as a your last chance.
Oops! over the next year, somehow saved the job and did well
Employee: Hope i did better this time!
Manager: o yeah! you really turned around. Thats awesome. You would be happy to know that I have been promoted and released. I need my loyal people and who better than you. I have named you to be the manager. I release you from this project and you will join as manager in my project.
Employee: I think then its pointless to ask about raise.
Manager: Raise!!! I enhanced your role and you are worried about money. Young man, life is not all about money. Its more about power and respect you command. Money comes and goes, what stays is respect, honour, diginity. I give you these.
yeah yeah I know, wish I could trade some diginty for a Honda City - another year flies by.
Fresher: Sir, I put in day and night to pick up so fast. Everyone thinks I hold a lot of promise. I sometimes solved problems which 2 years exp. people could not do. Don't I deserve better?
Employee (now Manager): O yeah, you have done exceptionally as a fresher. But you know this time extensive trainings were organized for you, you know thats a cost we bear for you. So this time around, policy restricts us to give you better but keep up the good work and next time, we will definitely consider you.
Manager: Well done. Now you are learning the ways of life. Here take your awesome raise.
Ah, how shiny is my new Honda city.
Employee: Sir, I put in day and night to pick up so fast. Everyone thinks I hold a lot of promise. I sometimes solved problems which 2 years exp. people could not do. Don't I deserve better?
Manager: O yeah, you have done exceptionally as a fresher. But you know this time extensive trainings were organized for you, you know thats a cost we bear for you. So this time around, policy restricts us to give you better but keep up the good work and next time, we will definitely consider you.
Cool! He likes me. A year passes
Employee: I have done so much for the company. I have given my days and nights. I did not care for my personal life, I have not gone home for more than 9 months. I even worked on national holidays and this is what I get in return!
Manager: What work could be completed in 9 hrs/day, you have taken more than 13, still you are not able to complete the work. Be thankful that you are getting a raise!
Yeah, he could be right. A year later.
Employee: Now I have improved upon my efficiency. I work for 9 hrs only and still manage to finish all my work. I think this improvement should be rewarded
Manager: If you can finish your work in 9hrs then I think, you are just earning a living. You lack the motivation to go that extra step, you know.
Oops! Another year later
Employee: I have worked really hard and within 9hrs of the day. I contributed to Quality initiatives of the project, conducted the QA meetings. All this was done, while I also worked on the project and met all the deadlines.
Manager: O yes! you have done well, but what you lack is initiative. Look I asked you to organize meetings. I ask you to fill the trackers. With more than 3 years of experience, I think now is the time to take initiatives.
So close!! Another year later
Employee: I have toiled very hard this time as well. I have also worked for quality initiatives of the company. Helped us get the cmmi certifications. This was on my own initiave. I also met all the project requirements. I also did certifications on personal level to keep myself updated. I also took training of the freshers included.
Manager: thats great. We really value you as a team member. We are completely satisfied with your performance, but we cannot give you better appriasal because you know these are competetive times and we have to take care of everyone. Its the time for you to take ownership. Its a family and your are one of the elders, let the younger ones have it this time.
Employee: I knew you would invent something this time too, thats why this time I have a offer from a rival firm. What you say now?
Manager: a...a... oh... you did not let me finish. Young people are so impulsive!! i have an onsite opportunity just for you. We need experienced people there to manage our clients. Would you be interested?
Ah! US... here I come... but for 3 months only :( Another year passes.
Employee: Do you see these mails? Client is really appreciative of my work. He would want me back as soon as possible. I also got us more business. I think I should get a small share of the pie... don't I deserve it?
Manager: o yeah, thats very nice. We really appreciate your contribution and thats why we have decided to give you an early promotion.
Employee: Promotion?? but that would not add to may salary. you have not given me a good raise for 5 years now. You can give me promotion next time, I would prefer a better grade this time.
Manager: But you were sent to onsite. Wasn't it a reward? and then we are giving you promotion and we are also looking to sent you onsite again. What else can the company do for you?
Ok, lets not fight here and mess up the chances of onsite. Ah dollar, here i come again - onsite doesn't happen, another year passes.
Employee: Why? this grade is even less than the last time. I atleast did as good as the last time. how can you think I am even worse than a new comer?
Manager: No, ofcourse not. You are an asset to the company. Its just that we expect a lot more from you now. Your bar has been risen.
Ah... i give up... i will switch now! - recession strikes. No jobs to be found - another year passes
Employee(dejected): What is it this time? Ah the same.... thank god.
Manager: What happened to you?? you were so enthusiastic and energetic. And you seem so lethargic these days. you are not even putting the regular number of hours. We are giving you the same grade to motivate you, but also consider this as a your last chance.
Oops! over the next year, somehow saved the job and did well
Employee: Hope i did better this time!
Manager: o yeah! you really turned around. Thats awesome. You would be happy to know that I have been promoted and released. I need my loyal people and who better than you. I have named you to be the manager. I release you from this project and you will join as manager in my project.
Employee: I think then its pointless to ask about raise.
Manager: Raise!!! I enhanced your role and you are worried about money. Young man, life is not all about money. Its more about power and respect you command. Money comes and goes, what stays is respect, honour, diginity. I give you these.
yeah yeah I know, wish I could trade some diginty for a Honda City - another year flies by.
Fresher: Sir, I put in day and night to pick up so fast. Everyone thinks I hold a lot of promise. I sometimes solved problems which 2 years exp. people could not do. Don't I deserve better?
Employee (now Manager): O yeah, you have done exceptionally as a fresher. But you know this time extensive trainings were organized for you, you know thats a cost we bear for you. So this time around, policy restricts us to give you better but keep up the good work and next time, we will definitely consider you.
Manager: Well done. Now you are learning the ways of life. Here take your awesome raise.
Ah, how shiny is my new Honda city.
3 comments:
Thatz so true!! Words during the initial parts are excatly what i have heard over the last month!!!
Reading through it was almost like looking in the rear view mirror of my car....but still i dont have honda .....:-)...well jotted ..any IT guy can relate to it ..waiting for the next post ..happy writing Mr.Author...
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