My thought processes have changed since I had my blood clot a few years ago. I didn't know how close I had come to saying hello to the grim reaper.This event as the doctors call it changed me and I have no time for idiots anymore. They are easy to spot as they talk a lot, but don't do much. Most companies have them and once you start observing there are more idiots than workers.
I went back to work and i changed my approach. No more covering and doing the work of 3 or 4 people because they weren't capable. If you were hired for a particular role you did it or you would be replaced. In the past I would get stressed and cover for others, fixing their mistakes.
Thinking back I learnt so many different roles because I hated things done incorrectly. Mistakes cost time and money and at the end of the day it affects company profits. I think I may have been taken advantage of to some extent as I used to clean up and make things right again.The only job I hadn't done is that of the accountant. By doing and learning everything myself it kept me busy whilst I noticed others always had spare time for coffee chats and long lunch breaks.
I would beat around the bush if someone had done something wrong and maybe that was the wrong approach.Last year one of the staff members who I was seriously considering replacing asked me what i thought of his work standards. I told him the truth and he burst into tears. Everyone is so used to being told what they want to hear and I can't do that. I wasn't expecting the tears though as that threw me a bit ,but he needed to know. Why ask the question if you work is substandard?
I think my thought processes changed so much that I see things much differently than others do. Working for myself will not put me in these situations again where I have to work with people who are not up to doing the tasks at hand. I have realised I need to concentrate on what I am good at and to caiptalise on that. The health scare woke me up from someone who would worry about others first and myself second.I am the most unselfish person there is and will give you anything if I have it.
I am now looking forward to the end of next week as we now have the keys for the warehouse and everything is moving forward. I know I have the skills and knowledge to run this business the right way and honestly can't wait. It is nervous and exciting what lays ahead and it will be the medicine that I need to achieve my goals in life.
