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Loyalty
Loyalty is a hard theme, I need to confess this from the beginning since it took some long silent minutes to have a glimpse of an idea. I actually wanted to share with you a beautiful story from Jorge Bucay called Searching for Buddha but it did not find it translated (note for self: I should do the translation since it is worth sharing!). Thus more moments of silence, a short question towards Peter if he would have an idea, he didn't. I did not have this blockage before for the GBE2 themes, it usually came easily but this is an experience which I should cheerish.
But I did come up with an idea, I wouldn't write this entry otherwise, right?
My view on the theme, is loyalty in business, for an employee vs employer.
Different cultures place varying values on loyalty to the employer. In some countries, most notably in Asia, there is a high degree of loyalty to one company, it is actually requested, an aspect of the culture. The company is actually treated like a big family, the relationships have a deeper meaning. The employer takes care of his employee, supports him and motivates him, while the employee is concerned for the company's welfare. For sure, one aspect which should not neglect, is the employee's standing, he may miss out on opportunities outside the company, while the employer may not have new brought-in skills.
Nevertheless, even if this was the case in Europe, a couple of decades ago, it is not anymore a value. Actually it is granted that an employee changes jobs in order to achieve a better position, to earn more money or to get a better title.
I often discuss with my husband about loyalty towards a company. I tend to be loyal, since I do my best to develop me further within the structures. Until now I did not have many jobs (3 in 12 years), somehow I believe you need time to get your place, to adjust, to get your abilities and skills used at their best. But at the same time I do believe that once you have reached your level of incompetence, you need to move on, to find new challenges.
What about you?
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But I did come up with an idea, I wouldn't write this entry otherwise, right?
My view on the theme, is loyalty in business, for an employee vs employer.
Different cultures place varying values on loyalty to the employer. In some countries, most notably in Asia, there is a high degree of loyalty to one company, it is actually requested, an aspect of the culture. The company is actually treated like a big family, the relationships have a deeper meaning. The employer takes care of his employee, supports him and motivates him, while the employee is concerned for the company's welfare. For sure, one aspect which should not neglect, is the employee's standing, he may miss out on opportunities outside the company, while the employer may not have new brought-in skills.
Nevertheless, even if this was the case in Europe, a couple of decades ago, it is not anymore a value. Actually it is granted that an employee changes jobs in order to achieve a better position, to earn more money or to get a better title.
I often discuss with my husband about loyalty towards a company. I tend to be loyal, since I do my best to develop me further within the structures. Until now I did not have many jobs (3 in 12 years), somehow I believe you need time to get your place, to adjust, to get your abilities and skills used at their best. But at the same time I do believe that once you have reached your level of incompetence, you need to move on, to find new challenges.
What about you?
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