What made me happy today? My mid-year review!
Yup, it's that time of year again. Time to see how you're doing at work. I was rather nervous, because I was recently promoted, and got a different boss. But when I told my boyfriend about being nervous, he said that I had nothing to worry about. I hadn't gotten any negative feedback on my work so far, I actually received some compliments on how I was doing!
Turns out he was absolutely right. My boss started my review off with 'you've taken a super-start' and then followed it by saying I'm a hard worker, I'm driven, enthusiastic, result-oriented and all that jazz! She also complimented me on being able to get the hang of my new role fast, and in a challenging time (the projects I'm working on are both in crucial phases). And she said that I should continue like this, which I fully intend to!
I was so happy to hear this! Getting appreciated for what you do is so nice!
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
Superstar!
What made me happy today? I'm a superstar!
Lol, not really of course. But one of my managers did call me that.
I am currently working on two projects. Both of them had deadlines today. One project didn't have many problems, and if there were any, they were solved easily. The other project had a bigger issues. Things that urgently needed done, and being unable to reach to people that needed to do it. And so on and so forth. After what feels like a million emails, calls and text messages I finally managed to get a hold of someone that I desperately needed. I updated the manager about this and he said 'wow, you're the first star of the day'. Yay me!
After another big push, some creative thinking and a stroke of luck, I managed to pull in everything I needed for my deadline. Which I was very happy about. But the manager was apparently even happier, as he named me a 'superstar' and even told my line manager this :-) *does little happy dance*
Best way to end a month (and especially this week) full of work and stress. Now it's time for the weekend! Woohoow!
Lol, not really of course. But one of my managers did call me that.
I am currently working on two projects. Both of them had deadlines today. One project didn't have many problems, and if there were any, they were solved easily. The other project had a bigger issues. Things that urgently needed done, and being unable to reach to people that needed to do it. And so on and so forth. After what feels like a million emails, calls and text messages I finally managed to get a hold of someone that I desperately needed. I updated the manager about this and he said 'wow, you're the first star of the day'. Yay me!
After another big push, some creative thinking and a stroke of luck, I managed to pull in everything I needed for my deadline. Which I was very happy about. But the manager was apparently even happier, as he named me a 'superstar' and even told my line manager this :-) *does little happy dance*
Best way to end a month (and especially this week) full of work and stress. Now it's time for the weekend! Woohoow!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Lay down your burdens
What made me happy today? Being able to finally lay down some of my burdens.
And it applies to both my professional and personal life!
I've been feeling a bit stressed lately at work. I have recently been promoted and I have to learn a lot of new things. Luckily, I have a great boss and great coworkers. They're always willing to listen to my questions, provide me with guidance, help or anything I need. So it felt good to be able to tell my boss a bit about being worried about some things I know I cannot possibly do on my own yet. Good thing she completely understood and reassured me that I'm not on my own. Which really helped.
About two moths ago I wrote a blog about changes. After taking a lot of small steps towards something I really wanted to change, I finally managed to have a break-through this weekend :-) I'm not going to divulge what it was, as it's very personal. But I'm just happy that I finally found the strength within myself to change. And it makes me hopeful about my future! It may take time to change the things I want to change, but a lot of small steps and time and I'll get there. I just need to stay positive, keep believing in myself and then I can do it :-)
And it applies to both my professional and personal life!
I've been feeling a bit stressed lately at work. I have recently been promoted and I have to learn a lot of new things. Luckily, I have a great boss and great coworkers. They're always willing to listen to my questions, provide me with guidance, help or anything I need. So it felt good to be able to tell my boss a bit about being worried about some things I know I cannot possibly do on my own yet. Good thing she completely understood and reassured me that I'm not on my own. Which really helped.
About two moths ago I wrote a blog about changes. After taking a lot of small steps towards something I really wanted to change, I finally managed to have a break-through this weekend :-) I'm not going to divulge what it was, as it's very personal. But I'm just happy that I finally found the strength within myself to change. And it makes me hopeful about my future! It may take time to change the things I want to change, but a lot of small steps and time and I'll get there. I just need to stay positive, keep believing in myself and then I can do it :-)
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Compliments
What made me happy today? Getting high praise from my boss.
Over a year ago I decided to change careers and I haven't regretted it on bit. When I started my new job, it took some getting used to, because I never had done anything like it. But I tried my best, did what I could and got the job done. So when I see my hard work and efforts are noticed, it puts a smile on my face and makes me want to go that extra mile to get the job done.
Today I got to see the final version of my end-year review and it contained some pretty awesome compliments :-) Which is good, because compliments make me happy. Besides, in a month and a half I'll be taking classes for a promotion, and this boosts my self-esteem. Which in turn makes me more confident I can do it. And that's a good thing :-)
Over a year ago I decided to change careers and I haven't regretted it on bit. When I started my new job, it took some getting used to, because I never had done anything like it. But I tried my best, did what I could and got the job done. So when I see my hard work and efforts are noticed, it puts a smile on my face and makes me want to go that extra mile to get the job done.
Today I got to see the final version of my end-year review and it contained some pretty awesome compliments :-) Which is good, because compliments make me happy. Besides, in a month and a half I'll be taking classes for a promotion, and this boosts my self-esteem. Which in turn makes me more confident I can do it. And that's a good thing :-)
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