Even if I try to be humble, I still can say that I have been quite successful in my career thus far, Alhamdullillah. And...thus far...is already far enough, as I am on the last strech before finishing what has been quite an illustrious and satisfying career. At least in my own definition!
In a career spanning over 28 years, I have not worked in a local Malaysian company. I will be the first to admit that I don't have what it takes to be successful in a typical Malaysian corporation. Let me tell you five reasons why...
1. I am direct...I call a spade a spade, and I don't care who holds the card!
> I speak my mind. I speak as I think. I speak the truth.
- The above are formula for disaster if I were to work for a typical Malaysian company, and a few GLCs come to mind.
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2. I pay little respect for protocols & hierachy - I respect values and principles!
> Rule # 1, that a boss is always right, is not a rule I believe in.
> Speaking up, and in Malaysian culture can be known as dissent, is something I do quite often.
> I am guided by values and principles.
> However I respect people regardless of positions including people in high positions, who add value, respect others, and observe the values and principles of the organization.
- In a culture where bosses want to be treated as 'Kings', I would fail miserably.
3. I don't tolerate fools!
> People who make a habit of fooling others would know straight away that they are not welcomed in my organization.
> People who doesn't realize that he is making a fool of himself, will get feedback from me and I'll expect the person to change.
If he doesn't change, he will be changed.
- In a culture where ability to fool others is a measure of success, I will be counter cultural.
4. I am too proud to carry anyone's bag!
> I don't stoop for approvals, and I don't grovel either.
> I am too proud to brown nose anyone!
> I definitely don't carry anyone's briefcase...never have been and too old to start now.
- In a culture where ball polishers are rewarded, I would be at the bottom of the ranking!
5. I don't take nor give percentage, or under the table or by whatevername you call bribery and corruption!
> The statement is self-explanatory, and there is no need for me to elaborate.
- Bottom line I will not get any contract, especially those dished our by politicians.
Having said the above generalization, I must say, I admire and respect my colleagues who are able to change the working culture in some of the Malaysian companies. They are the real heroes of the profession!
Bravo! Salute for your principles :)
ReplyDeletevery true lah.. sebab tu saya masih lagi average kat sini, payah nak naik because of the reasons above.
ReplyDeletesangat looking forward nak duduk rumah mcm kak lil! :)
Doesn't matter..as long as you're successful be it in Malaysia or anywhere else on earth, you're still among the heroes in the corporate world..:D
ReplyDeleteI've told umpteenth time to ex-superior to look 'into' her staff dengan mata hati - Not judging them with just their punch-cards and completion of assignment.
ReplyDeleteSuperior just did not understand 'mata hati'.
'Politiking' is everywhere.
Sad she was ousted unanimously by those judged by cards & assignments.
You have NEVER worked in a Malaysian company, so don't brag about knowing how it is here. Some companies are like that, as of anywhere in the whole world as well. Are you trying to say that those kind of companies are only in Malaysia, and not where you are? And are you saying that ALL Malaysians are typical?
ReplyDelete-sya-
salam abg id,
ReplyDeleteplease be inform that the above comment is not from me. just in case you thought it was from me, maklumlah, nama sama. btw, i have no qualms over your entry.
peace.
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ReplyDeleteSalam All...
ReplyDeletePahit, tetapi begitulah my perception. Samaada setuju atau tidak setuju dengan perception saya, itu terpulang la kan *wink*
sorry ya jika ada yg tersinggung ya...apa2 pun tak perlu di rasa secara peribadi lah ya...nothing personal, as they say!