There was once I knew a general manager who spent twenty five years in the company. It was his first job and he rose from rank and file to reach the top.
I do know of another friend who spent almost forty years in the company, from an administrative clerk to a manager. It was her first job.
I happened to know someone who started off as an administrative officer who ended up being a chief executive officer of the company yet she spent almost thirty years over there.
I wonder why these people could spend so long at the company. It must probably be the sense of belonging that they had to be part
of the organization.
They are dynamic individuals so I think they could blend in anywhere.
Yet they chose to stay.
On the other hand I do know of friends who changed jobs from time to time.
Some of them wanted to climb the corporate ladder therefore with every single jump, they take on a more senior position.
There are those who did not really know what they want and moving from one organization to another is a clear reflection of their need to find out what they really want.
I suppose when we are young, there are tendencies to change job from time to time as we seek out what is really suitable for us.
It’s good to try a few jobs until we find what we think suits us best.
It’s not always possible always to know what you want from day one.
Therefore changing a few jobs will allow the chance to explore our own inclination.
Changing jobs also allow greater flexibility as we need to deal with new management, colleagues and environment.
It demands adaptability and dynamism on the part of the individuals.
Yet changing jobs too frequently will not look good on the resume as the individual will be perceived to lack a greater sense of loyalty and are more interested to pursue monetary gains and personal interest.
It’s interesting to note that there are organizations who do not mind hiring frequent job hoppers.
Perhaps the hiring manager is also a job hopper therefore find relevance and connectivity with the applicant as well.
Loyalty, though is a rare gem.
If you have a loyal staff who has contributed immensely to the company’s fortune you should hold on to the personas most likely you cannot find someone like that personifhe or sheis no longer part of the organization.
Yet some companies do not know how to appreciate loyalty.
Without loyalty how would you ever really know that your employees are really fighting to build your dreams?
How would you ever trust somebody new to embrace your dreams and build it to greater heights?
Loyalty is a rare commodity that allows you a greater sense of security that the individual who works for you has your interest in mind most of the time.
They will fight for you.
They will find solutions for you.
They will bring the world to your feet.
Especially if they are very talented in what they do.
Yet sadly many companies do not appreciate this rare commodity at this current times.
If companies do not appreciate this wonderful yet unique trait why then should employees continue to be loyal to the companies?
Loyalty is a two way street.
If you are loyal to someone and that someone is never loyal to you there will be a day where you deemed your loyalty is worthless and never reciprocated.
That’s when you really feelthat loyalty has no meaning unless the other party shows you the kind of loyalty that you expect.
Loyalty can withstand the test of time.
Only if it’s nurtured and encouraged in a positive way by the other parties involved.
I do know of another friend who spent almost forty years in the company, from an administrative clerk to a manager. It was her first job.
I happened to know someone who started off as an administrative officer who ended up being a chief executive officer of the company yet she spent almost thirty years over there.
I wonder why these people could spend so long at the company. It must probably be the sense of belonging that they had to be part
of the organization.
They are dynamic individuals so I think they could blend in anywhere.
Yet they chose to stay.
On the other hand I do know of friends who changed jobs from time to time.
Some of them wanted to climb the corporate ladder therefore with every single jump, they take on a more senior position.
There are those who did not really know what they want and moving from one organization to another is a clear reflection of their need to find out what they really want.
I suppose when we are young, there are tendencies to change job from time to time as we seek out what is really suitable for us.
It’s good to try a few jobs until we find what we think suits us best.
It’s not always possible always to know what you want from day one.
Therefore changing a few jobs will allow the chance to explore our own inclination.
Changing jobs also allow greater flexibility as we need to deal with new management, colleagues and environment.
It demands adaptability and dynamism on the part of the individuals.
Yet changing jobs too frequently will not look good on the resume as the individual will be perceived to lack a greater sense of loyalty and are more interested to pursue monetary gains and personal interest.
It’s interesting to note that there are organizations who do not mind hiring frequent job hoppers.
Perhaps the hiring manager is also a job hopper therefore find relevance and connectivity with the applicant as well.
Loyalty, though is a rare gem.
If you have a loyal staff who has contributed immensely to the company’s fortune you should hold on to the personas most likely you cannot find someone like that personifhe or sheis no longer part of the organization.
Yet some companies do not know how to appreciate loyalty.
Without loyalty how would you ever really know that your employees are really fighting to build your dreams?
How would you ever trust somebody new to embrace your dreams and build it to greater heights?
Loyalty is a rare commodity that allows you a greater sense of security that the individual who works for you has your interest in mind most of the time.
They will fight for you.
They will find solutions for you.
They will bring the world to your feet.
Especially if they are very talented in what they do.
Yet sadly many companies do not appreciate this rare commodity at this current times.
If companies do not appreciate this wonderful yet unique trait why then should employees continue to be loyal to the companies?
Loyalty is a two way street.
If you are loyal to someone and that someone is never loyal to you there will be a day where you deemed your loyalty is worthless and never reciprocated.
That’s when you really feelthat loyalty has no meaning unless the other party shows you the kind of loyalty that you expect.
Loyalty can withstand the test of time.
Only if it’s nurtured and encouraged in a positive way by the other parties involved.