Many people consider their company as their friend. For example, if you join a new company, you may also tend to think like this because during the process of interviewing and selecting you, everyone right from the HR manager of the company who may sound like an all-knowing Oracle to the manager of the department for working in which you have been chosen, may have talked to you sweetly. Thanks to such "a friendly treatment", you may think that you are special to the company. You may also assume that the company will be putting your career on the highway and so, you will be climbing your career rungs at hyper speed.
But only after the honeymoon period is over, the light bulb above your head will light up and you will realize that you have been terribly wrong in thinking that your company is your friend. Though it is wrong to assume that all companies will be like this, companies that really are empathetic towards their employees are becoming very rare.
The intention of most of the companies is to earn as much as possible with the help of their employees. If they think that you are not of any use to them or that you are not generating as much income for them as they want to have, they will not hesitate to throw you out.
You need not do a lot of research on the Internet or in the library to realize this bitter fact. But some elaboration may be worth its weight in gold.
A simple fact you should remember is that you, as an employee, is an asset or a resource to your company. This is perhaps the reason why you and all those who co-work with you are called "human resources." Any company will try to make the best use of its resources and assets so that they can generate the maximum profits. This means they will try to get the maximum out of you. This also means that wages and salaries your company pays to you are liabilities for them.
If you work hard and generate good profits for your company, the company keeps growing. But do not assume that since you are generating optimal profits for your company, you will be paid a higher salary. Even at the time of appraisal and even when you are due for a salary increase, you may be considered for a hike of only about 2 to 4% even if your company is earning 20, 30 or 40% or even more, thanks to your committed work.
That is the reason you are advised to reciprocate the same treatment to your company. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO YOUR WORK SINCERELY. But limit your output just to what is required. In other words, your main and foremost focus should be on your welfare and on the welfare of your family.
While carrying out your tasks, ensure that you do not do in excess of what is required. At the same time, you must always look for opportunities for networking, self-improvement and outside learning. "For me, it will be kaizen – constant and never-ending improvement – until my last breath” - These were the words an expert uttered at a business summit. Etch these words in your memory and keep improving yourself.
Simply put, it is not wise to attach a lot of value to your loyalty towards your company because the company is not loyal to you. Remember that employees like you are tiny pieces in the commercial galaxy where competition rules the roost. If you are not able to generate as much income as they expect, they will not hesitate to send you out.
Also, remember that the company will view you as their asset until you keep generating more revenue for them. But the moment they realize that the cost they incur on you is more than the income you generate for them, they will show you the door. To put it differently, if their liability towards your salaries or wages is more than the value you bring to them, they will not hesitate to ask you to leave the company.
So, you are always advised to keep looking for greener pastures. Keep expanding your network and have conversations with those who may have opportunities for you or who may guide you towards better opportunities. This type of "flirting for career growth" will certainly pay off at a later date.
But is there someone whom you can believe? Yes. But it is you and you alone whom you can believe. Never ignore the fact that your company or every other similar commercial enterprise adopts double standards. For instance, if you want to put in your papers, you have to give sufficient notice to your company. On the contrary, if the company decides to lay you off, they can ask you to leave immediately.
You may argue that the HR department of your company will protect your interests. But what does the HR department of companies do? They ensure to prepare the pay bills on time and make sure that the employees do their work efficiently.
If there are problems between one employee and another employee, the department may intervene and try to solve the problem. In other words, the HR department of any company will always be inclined to ensure that the interests of the company and not those of the employees are protected. Even the so-called HR policies are formulated in such a manner that they protect only the interests of the company and not your interest.
To summarize, know your company fully well and understand that your company is not your friend. This knowledge will help you tremendously in charting your own career course. In short, be sincere to your company but as far as loyalty is concerned, it should be more focused on yourself, your career, and your family than on your company.
But only after the honeymoon period is over, the light bulb above your head will light up and you will realize that you have been terribly wrong in thinking that your company is your friend. Though it is wrong to assume that all companies will be like this, companies that really are empathetic towards their employees are becoming very rare.
The intention of most of the companies is to earn as much as possible with the help of their employees. If they think that you are not of any use to them or that you are not generating as much income for them as they want to have, they will not hesitate to throw you out.
You need not do a lot of research on the Internet or in the library to realize this bitter fact. But some elaboration may be worth its weight in gold.
A simple fact you should remember is that you, as an employee, is an asset or a resource to your company. This is perhaps the reason why you and all those who co-work with you are called "human resources." Any company will try to make the best use of its resources and assets so that they can generate the maximum profits. This means they will try to get the maximum out of you. This also means that wages and salaries your company pays to you are liabilities for them.
If you work hard and generate good profits for your company, the company keeps growing. But do not assume that since you are generating optimal profits for your company, you will be paid a higher salary. Even at the time of appraisal and even when you are due for a salary increase, you may be considered for a hike of only about 2 to 4% even if your company is earning 20, 30 or 40% or even more, thanks to your committed work.
That is the reason you are advised to reciprocate the same treatment to your company. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO YOUR WORK SINCERELY. But limit your output just to what is required. In other words, your main and foremost focus should be on your welfare and on the welfare of your family.
While carrying out your tasks, ensure that you do not do in excess of what is required. At the same time, you must always look for opportunities for networking, self-improvement and outside learning. "For me, it will be kaizen – constant and never-ending improvement – until my last breath” - These were the words an expert uttered at a business summit. Etch these words in your memory and keep improving yourself.
Simply put, it is not wise to attach a lot of value to your loyalty towards your company because the company is not loyal to you. Remember that employees like you are tiny pieces in the commercial galaxy where competition rules the roost. If you are not able to generate as much income as they expect, they will not hesitate to send you out.
Also, remember that the company will view you as their asset until you keep generating more revenue for them. But the moment they realize that the cost they incur on you is more than the income you generate for them, they will show you the door. To put it differently, if their liability towards your salaries or wages is more than the value you bring to them, they will not hesitate to ask you to leave the company.
So, you are always advised to keep looking for greener pastures. Keep expanding your network and have conversations with those who may have opportunities for you or who may guide you towards better opportunities. This type of "flirting for career growth" will certainly pay off at a later date.
But is there someone whom you can believe? Yes. But it is you and you alone whom you can believe. Never ignore the fact that your company or every other similar commercial enterprise adopts double standards. For instance, if you want to put in your papers, you have to give sufficient notice to your company. On the contrary, if the company decides to lay you off, they can ask you to leave immediately.
You may argue that the HR department of your company will protect your interests. But what does the HR department of companies do? They ensure to prepare the pay bills on time and make sure that the employees do their work efficiently.
If there are problems between one employee and another employee, the department may intervene and try to solve the problem. In other words, the HR department of any company will always be inclined to ensure that the interests of the company and not those of the employees are protected. Even the so-called HR policies are formulated in such a manner that they protect only the interests of the company and not your interest.
To summarize, know your company fully well and understand that your company is not your friend. This knowledge will help you tremendously in charting your own career course. In short, be sincere to your company but as far as loyalty is concerned, it should be more focused on yourself, your career, and your family than on your company.
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