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July 29, 2005
If retrenched, don't bitch
I think that is one of the strongest advice that I can give. I am talking a lot about recruitment and interview skills in this blog, but somehow, it doesn't occur to me that people that are in the process of being retrenched are emotional.
Or, better, negatively emotional. I had a conversation this morning and have to agree. Many times, when you hear that you have been retrenched, you want to pick up the phone, call hubby or your wife, best friend, boyfrien, girlfriend, your mother, God, whomever - and start complaining.
"Ah, I have been retrenched, stupid company, how could they do this, I worked by bones off, and now this. They will go bankrupt, they should go to hell, I am better than XYZ."
And so on and so on. My advice? Don't. Don't do this, really. Don't burn bridges.
Okay, so you are emotional, you worked so hard for so many years, sacrificed weekends, came in to work when you were sick and now that? Don't bitch!!!
Never ever. May be to your wife or husband, but to nobody else. The world is small. The one you complain now might leave and become your boss in the next company - how is that for a shock?
The one you complain about, your supervisor, your boss, your whatever - he or she might be called be the one company who is interested in hiring you. What do you think they will hear from your supervisor or your boss?
Also, don't complain in an interview. This gives a bad impression. I don't hire people who bitch about their former boss. Why not? Because, when you leave my company, you will start complaining about MY company as well. So why should I hire you?
So, again - don't burn bridges. Be professional. Bite your tongue. Don't respond immediately, when you are asked how you feel.
What you can do? Talk about this entry, lol.
Posted by Andreas at July 29, 2005 03:52 PM
Comments
You are right. I realised this after a few mistakes - 24 hr notices, shouting at a mean lady boss who didn't pay me, etc. etc. Now I try to maintain good relations, even after they treat you like a coolie and say "thanks for giving me a chance to work with your wonderful organisation.
Sh*t I didn't realise I was bitching here but had some really bad experiences which will not go.
Posted by: Adam at August 1, 2005 08:47 PM
I think that's the usual thing people do. When a relationship fails, when getting fired, when marriage fails... ppl tend to talk bad things about the other person or group he/she used to be with.
You now have more time to do many things you were not able to do when you were still working at the company. Maybe you can write a book. Sell it online. :)
Posted by: Nizar at August 1, 2005 02:29 PM
really a good advise u gave. not advise actually, suppose to be the way we handle thing. I really need to remind myself on this.. Afterall,the world is really small, and frankly said, noone in the company can be trusted.and extra careful when there are mostly female in the company compared with male.
Posted by: carryn at July 31, 2005 12:39 AM
This is timely advice. But methinks kids these days should also be told to always improve their own 'marketability' in the job market even when they're in a comfortable job (or so they think!).
The 'company' doesn't owe them a living.
As I've said to my underlings several times, "even a mouse keeps three holes."
Posted by: Solbi-wan Kenobi at July 30, 2005 04:30 PM
Also, don't complain in an interview. This gives a bad impression. I don't hire people who bitch about their former boss. Why not? Because, when you leave my company, you will start complaining about MY company as well. So why should I hire you?
- very true...!!! thanks for highligthing!!!
Posted by: Nilesh at July 29, 2005 06:04 PM