Corporate World -

“Ok so my topic is one that I am sure many of you can relate to…it’s about the “Corporate World”.

You know I have been in my profession now for 18 years…wow…I just got a flash back…on my first job in the industry…ok…I am back. So, of course I was young and dumb and probably a little too eager to please or shine…yah…you how that is…I sort of had blinders on and went full speed ahead. You see I was a cook while attending college…so entering the “Corporate World” was…well…you know…my eye were huge when I went to my first interview…5 story building, glass windows everywhere…suits…nice cars…oh yah…it was where I wanted to be. I really wanted to get out of the kitchen. So I took the plunge and of I went. So anyhow, not trying to tell a whole life story here and bore you to death…just wanted to share some of the things I have seeing through out my 18 year tenure…you know…bosses, fellow employees, and everything that came with working in a corporate office.

In my current position I believe I have moved desks at least 5 or 6 times in the past 5 years…it’s amazing. I have seeing people come and go, whether a lateral moment within the company or an outside new position or a new face. Now the thing is I have had many of bosses, and I could honestly say now…that many different types of personalities as well. It was always and enjoyable and of course always a learning experience with each and everyone. I learned a lot from all them…things to do, things not to do…I know that sounds funny…but hey I was out on the trenches so I always was in the grapevine…I knew what they thought of “the Boss”. So when I had the opportunity to become a “Boss”, I recalled all the things from those great bosses and of course all the complaints from the employees to make certain when they talked about me…it was good…I hoped.

The thing is through out these many years I am still amazed on how these huge corporations makes the millions or billions they do…I honestly think they could probably make a lot more…not that I am supporting the idea but only because of all the time that is wasted by employees, supplies, internet surfing, sick time, not taking their job seriously making mistakes…on purpose because they are upset and then these employees have been with companies for 5-10 years. I think if you just took a moment and looked around; if you work in a corporate office or any office for that matter…you’ll see a lot of waste, either materials or time being sucked up by employees or bad processes. Hey I am an employee…I see it…I am amazed.

Now…I am also amazed at how a company can stay in business with some of the management in place…not that I am the best or that every manager is bad, jus that its amazing at who is at the helm…running things…it amazes me. They don’t have a clue and waste as much time and materials and money as any other employee…ok...well…as I continue with my observations…I see people…colleagues with master degrees or doctrines working in a service related industry and it’s not because they want to, but because they can’t find work in the industry they studied and graduated from…so that’s another thing. I am so amazed on corporate business…you know it brings me to think I always wanted to run my own business and grow, but seeing how things really are…I think I rather not…lol…maybe just being an affiliate of these big corps and make some extra cash…signing up with many…would do it for me…LOL.

Ok…so I work for a pretty big company…there were nearly 1000 employees in 2 buildings…just one of the many offices…we are down to about 300-500…well not sure exactly on the numbers but let me illustrate it…we use to occupy 2 buildings filled to capacity…well…we all have been moved into 1 building and well…you can see the major change in numbers alone…but yet…the company stills makes lots of money…and the employees still waste time and materials…the only difference being now…they worry about loosing their job…geez….go figure.

Ok…I have to finish this up with…thanks to all those wonderful bosses that new how to encourage and lead by example, and of course thank you to all those bosses that taught me what not to do when I moved into management…no offense. Thank you to all those wonderful colleagues that showed me the importance to do a good job and of course thanks to all those colleagues that only complained about everything…it was very entertaining…no offense. But just remember the next time you enter your office…look around and observe…try not to be so obvious…you’ll see some amazing things and then you’ll start remember all those conversation with colleagues and bosses…and you’ll wonder how in the world is this company still running and making so much money. Then when you do, step back and make sure you really enjoy your work…not so much the company…but what you do…because you need to enjoy what you do, and believe me you’ll never find that perfect company…it’s impossible….so enjoy what you do and the rest you should be able to handle…why or how…not sure, but I enjoy what I do very much and I am good at it…everything just can’t be perfect…so I just keep plugging away.

Thanks again for reading…hope your days are filled with productive moments that are enjoyable.