Recently we had an employee put their 2 weeks notice in randomly, completely out of nowhere. It is always a bit of a shock when someone decides to leave, but this was especially shocking because this employee was a yes man, company guy all the way. He acted like everything was great on the surface, but had other feelings bubbling under the surface.
The whole situation really stuck with me. It brings up the concept of loyalty. I keep thinking how could someone act so loyal and all about the company, really in it for the long haul, and it all be an act? How could someone keep in feelings of unhappiness and pretend it's all fine? How could it be so easy to shirk responsibility and have no loyalty to a company who gave them a chance?
I think I am part of a dying breed; one with strong work ethic and a deep understanding of right and wrong. I may not know everything, I sure as hell am not an expert on budgeting, return on investment, or sales strategies, but that can be taught if the person is willing and smart enough. You can't teach heart. You can't teach someone how to be loyal if it's not in their nature.
This man is a taker and while he may have reasons beyond unhappiness that drove his decision to leave, the fact that it was done so dishonestly is a shame and doesn't warrant any respect. Very few people, if any, have the front row seat that I have to the daily struggles and issues our boss, our fearless leader, has to deal with. I'm not sure anyone realizes how hard he works to make sure the ship sails smoothly and that everyone is happy. If they did they would be more understanding and loyal.
Of course we all have independent goals and want to get ahead. That is a good thing. But you can't put yourself so far ahead that you forget about the loyalty it takes to get to the finish line. Accomplishment is only partly because of you; it is also a result of teamwork and people believing in you enough to give you the chance.
I had a feeling from the start that this guy was a total ass hat. He was overly aggressive from the get go, always trying to take over projects that he had no business being involved in, always pushing his way into the forefront of what he considered important.
People should be more aware of their personality they show to people. He was a guy who would only listen to you talk until he was no longer interested - basically until he was done expressing his thought process. He considered hi self way more important than he was, a real Napoleon complex. He was assertive in all the wrong ways and came across as disingenuous most of the time.
I really wanted to like him and tried to give him the benefit of the doubt. But lack of loyalty is where I draw the line. He set an example for myself and any others who paid attention - be honest with your intentions. Live and be real. Work hard and dedicate yourself to earn respect. Do good work and be a good person and good things will come to you.
It made me realize that I am very capable and can go very far because I have heart. I have commitment and respect and gain the same in return. You don't come on to a situation demanding those things, you work hard and earn them.
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