"Many people are like rubbish bins. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their bin piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they will dump it straight on you.
When someone wants to dump on you, do not take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on.
So this was it; The ‘Law of the Rubbish Bins.’ I started thinking, how often do I let 'Rubbish bins' run right over me? And how often do I take their rubbish and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets?
And with the grace of our beloved Lord; I too have learnt just to smile, wave, wish them well, and move on."
Yes, I have learnt just to smile, wave and wish my boss well......Last week, the unexpected happened...my immediate boss resigned and have decided to move on. It was a shock to most of us as we least expected it. If this has happened a year ago, we would have leaped for joy. But somehow most of us had mixed feelings when we heard the news. Perhaps because we have finally understood him and was beginning to understand and adapt to his style. Or perhaps now we are faced with the fear that we might get a new boss which could be equally or much worst. Then the nightmare will begin all over again.
But regardless of what he done to me, I must say that I have learned much from him. Though I have forgiven him for the unpleasant times but I have not forgotten all those times.
HIS STYLE of management has created opportunities for me to really bond among my peers. I still remember the times where we could call each other up and release our frustrations to each other. We were not more just colleagues but rather have become friends....something difficult to find at a work place. We have reached a level where we know we can rely on each other for support when one of us face difficulties. There's no back stabbing but rather always watching out for each other's back.
HIS STYLE of management has really broken the " I'm the boss & you do what I say" attitude in me. At times my staff has really seen the pressure I was in. They have given me much suppport in many different ways - much more than I expected....some times I'm awe at the changes in their mentality. I will always treasure their encouraging sms, their willingness to go all out to deliver what was required..... to prevent me from landing in my boss' pressure cooker.
But most of all, HIS STYLE of management has made me rely more on God. How true it is when things are difficult, we spend more time in prayer. There wouldn't be a day where I wouldn't pray that I would find favour in my boss' eyes. Sometimes when the pressure in the cooker is reaching its maximum, I would plead with God to take vengeance on my part. Other times when the pressure slowly building up, I would ask God to grant him a better offer else where so that he will leave....
Hmmm...I guess God did answer my prayers.....a wonderful miracle.
Today I was just at his office, staring at a closed door and much relaxed secretary, I sensed an emptiness....In the last six months, I have seen him change. He treats me better, listens to my opinions and seldom summons me. I hardly hear him giving me a piece of his mind. For months I wonder whether this was for real......I guess now I will never ever find out now that he has left our company.
His parting words to us were:-
Forget - All the bad things people do to you & All the good things you have done for people
Remember - God sees you & your heart & Death comes without signal.
Then we will learn to appreciate life.
Hmmm.....
