Thinking Big

First of all, the level of our success or achievement depends on how big is our thinking on dreams. The chance of success depends on how deep is our thinking to materialise the dreams. Every now and then, I heard about success stories, how insignificant people achieve their dreams through their thinking, determination, sacrifices and never ending belief in their thinking.

The methodology to success is simple and straightforward and that is why many simple men and women have been able to achieve success by simply believing in their dreams. If we have failed in our quest to materialise our dream, we must be prepared to get up and continue the quest. Success does not come with one try but many tries. The one try may be just because of luck but when the dream come true through many actions, sacrifices and efforts, it shall be a lasting achievement to enjoy.

Medical Leave

A friend asked me about my company's guideline on medical leave...how many days available for a staff a year ? Before answering, I asked why ?

He obediently shared with me on his difficult encounter with one of his lady staff who is a frequent taker on medical leave...all in all for this month alone, she has taken 3 days. I told him that we have a mximum 30 days per staff but of course it must be genuine with doctor's certification and normally when a person taken such a long leave, they are usually having a serious illness. however, for normal flu or cold..it is unlikely to be such a long time. If it is then, we will need to sit down with the staff to find out whether it is a habitual issue.

From my corporate encounters, my bosses will always discourage a staff from taking medical leave especially after going for a few days annual leave. Staff will be strongly advised to take good care of their health whilst resting as usually few will go overboard by over exerting themself during their earned leave and then exposing their health to sickness. Of course, if a person is sick, she or he can still obtain medical leave as long as the doctor certified them. But then, in this scenario of MC after leave may not look good as a good responsible staff.....what do you think ?

BTW, my friend's staff also taken MC leave after two days annual leave...what a difficult task to address people's habitual issue.

Responsibility

Responsibility is the unity of two words: Response's Ability. So, do we have the ability to response when we are entrusted with the responsibility ?

I would like to share a classic example of Responsibility of what I have experienced last week with my house moving contractor whom I have asked to assist to move my big household item; Master bedroom set, Book cupboards, Refrigerator, Washine Machine and 7 seaters sofa. On the day of moving, he came with his two assistance and they easily move out the cupboards and one queen bed (without the matress) in two trips. It took them about 3 hours though (do not know why so slow but nevermind so long we could finish). It was then about 1pm and we still have the king size bed, two matresses and 7 seaters sofa to move. My sister-in-law was curious on why the contractor is yet to be seen after the 2nd trip, hence she called me to inform. I had assumed that they had gone for lunch and given sometime they will continue to move my things. Somehow, my six sense also told me that something is not right, as such, I quickly phoned the contractor and to my surprise, he apologised to me that he is now at his factory rushing for another customer's furniture as the customer is having an opening tomorrow. He is not sure whether he would be able to complete the moving today as it was already 2pm. I practically seek for his understanding to help as I do not have any lorry to move and it is quite difficult to get one at that hour. He promised to call back...or at least will continue tomorrow.

Today is already 7 days after we had last spoken and I am still waiting for his call. When reflected, he also did not informed me when he just went to his factory to work on his other commitment while leaving me in the dark. Really irresponsible acts ! If fact earlier as I told my dad, I was prepared to pay RM500 for his assistance to complete the moving !

BTW, we did managed to move the rest of the furniture by ourself and completed on that day itself, thanks to my brother who managed to contact his previous renovation contractor. Luckily, we had moved the fridge and washine machine a day earlier using my brother's double cabins as my dad advised that we cannot use the fridge without giving it at least a day to settle down.

If you could imagine this irresponsible action by the part of the contractor, you could understand why trust and integrity play an important role in the first action of our relationship. I am dissappointed with this contractor who do not appreciate the commitment to respond and his undertakings.