It is that time of the year again ... appraisal, taxation. I was earlier appraised on my 2003 work performance and this morning I received my 2003 tax form. Both were definitely depressing to get through and to look at, but as much as I hold dear and near to the principle of not running away from problems, but rather finding our ways to solve them, these two events taken me by today were definitely blessing in disguise as for a long time, I haven't actually do a self-check on myself, well, maybe i used to them in my head, but getting other perspective is interesting to see you have fared in the last year.
There are things that might surprise you when other start to talk about you face to face. So, during the performance review, my mind was like wondering to my HR textbook and my Organization Behavior modules, it's like, I have understood the ideal prinicples, theories, and applications of working in a modern organization, but when suddenly you were on the other end, your perspectives change like when for example you watch the movie Ararat.
It is refreshing that now things will never be the same again.
It is satisfying that it gives you that push to get the hell outta here.
It is compelling that it gives you the momentum to push youself to the limit.
It is amazing that no matter how you want to run from problems, they keep haunting you.
It is annoying knowing that last year you got two huge commitment and you only succeeded very well in one.
So, here comes the mid-January of 2004 with a depressing start but with some solutions to get it by. Hopefully it is a year full of prosperity, luck, and success.
So, have you been appraised lately?
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