Today is my 10 year anniversary at work. Wow. That's quite the thing these days isn't it? The same old job for 8 of those years. There is definitely lots to reflect on - it's definitely a bittersweet moment for me.
I received a quick email from one of my managers, and another took the opportunity to joke about something I don't particularly find funny (I haven't told him NOT to say it, I kept thinking it would go away, but he keeps bringing it up, so I'll have to either accept it, or tell him how much it bugs me). Allegedly a 'service award' with some cash is to come, butnothing has been received or mentioned yet.
I know if I ran a company, I'd certainly make a bit bigger deal out of an employee staying for 10 years, however, I suppose since there are several managers and sales reps who have been with the company for 20+ years, maybe they think ten years isn't a big deal. But still don't you think it's some sort of accomplishment that should be rewarded? What do other companies do for employees 5 or 10 year anniversaries - please tell me if you know, I'd love to hear.
Oh and by the way, I'm not dwelling on it, after 10 years with being in this company I am well aware of 'how they roll' and have accepted the moment as it is.
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I was once given an award for an employment anniversary. Maybe perfect attendance, I can't remember. It wasn't much....a keychain or something. The kicker was that the cost of it came out of my paycheque. I was outraged. When I told them to take it back they got upset and said I should accept it in "the spirit in which it was given". What the ????
I hate to sound cynical, but after many years of working what I learned was that the employer does not care about the employees. It's sad because we dedicate so much of our lives to work and it really does become "personal". To have it feel, in the end, that all of it didn't matter to anyone else leaves quite a hollow feeling. That's my experience, anyways. So, I guess what I'm saying is, we have to do it for "us". Give yourself the recognition that they won't.
Wowza - that's bad! Taking it out of your paycheque - just plain nasty.
You're right. Over the years I've learned not to let it get to me so much, not to worry, or make myself upset or worse, sick because of something at work - I'm making someone else's dream come true, or making them rich, so I must remember to keep that in perspective.
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