I never attend these days, little point in it...Unless I'm forced of course. I don't even go to the social things. We have a big black-tie gala-awards thing coming up soon. I'm a finalist for some stupid award and yep, not going!. Lol. I'll be home snuggling with Cleo (my cat) and reading a book.
I used to always go but I just can't bring myself to do it. It seems so fake and egotistical. I have no need for that type of boost, I'm comfortable being me as I am...I'd rather an accolade coming from a client; a thank you for helping me, comment means more than a plaque with my name on it. In the last twenty years I've been to many, so I know what to expect from the night - Admin girls with too-small dresses on, wankers self-congratulating, people getting drunk, too-loud music, ego and hubris.
Yeah she will, but I prefer her company and the peace and quiet of home to a bunch of industry wankers all there to celebrate their own magnificence. In the past I've had to go but now...Well, I'm more intolerant of situations that don't provide any value to me. I'll turn my phone off too, so no bugger can ring me and tell me I won. 🤪
I really love this post, it's great. Quite inspiring. While I was reading it, I had a funny suspicion that all you had to do was go and take the cash, especially when you mentioned people were already uncomfortable squirming in their seats hahaha.
Well done on the award nomination. The award gala does sound rather pretentious. I think Cleo will be well pleased that you chose her company over that of the party goers, maybe you should send a representative from your team to accept it on your behalf.
Thanks C. I enjoy these Viking quotes as they make me think...As if my brain needs a prompt to do that, the bugger never stops! Lol. They are good though and I see a lot of relevance to our lives today. I've always said, the answers to the present and future are in the past.
How good was that $100 example the trainer made? I was sitting there thinking, it can't be that easy. But it really was. Punctuated his point nicely and many years later I've not forgotten.
Oh yeah, that award. They came into my office to beg me to go only yesterday actually. I just don't see the point. I'm not motivated by awards like that and going on the night won't make it feel any better or worse so...Invitation not accepted. Lol. It'll be noisy, pretentious and so not my thing. I think you understand exactly what I mean.
Yes. There was a glass trophy thing on my desk when I arrived this week and I was told someone said some words on the night. Now, the trophy is in a cupboard and I resigned yesterday so...Yeah, good times. 😂
I never attend these days, little point in it...Unless I'm forced of course. I don't even go to the social things. We have a big black-tie gala-awards thing coming up soon. I'm a finalist for some stupid award and yep, not going!. Lol. I'll be home snuggling with Cleo (my cat) and reading a book.
I still go from time to time, but have seen enough.
Go to the gala. Step out of your comfort zone and just do it. It would surprise everyone you work with. Sometimes breaking tradition is fun.
I used to always go but I just can't bring myself to do it. It seems so fake and egotistical. I have no need for that type of boost, I'm comfortable being me as I am...I'd rather an accolade coming from a client; a thank you for helping me, comment means more than a plaque with my name on it. In the last twenty years I've been to many, so I know what to expect from the night - Admin girls with too-small dresses on, wankers self-congratulating, people getting drunk, too-loud music, ego and hubris.
Pass.
OH!!! I have been there! ;)
Fish and chips and cuddles with Cleo were much better than the night would have been although I'm told the main course was passable.
I promise Cleo will wait up.
Yeah she will, but I prefer her company and the peace and quiet of home to a bunch of industry wankers all there to celebrate their own magnificence. In the past I've had to go but now...Well, I'm more intolerant of situations that don't provide any value to me. I'll turn my phone off too, so no bugger can ring me and tell me I won. 🤪
I really love this post, it's great. Quite inspiring. While I was reading it, I had a funny suspicion that all you had to do was go and take the cash, especially when you mentioned people were already uncomfortable squirming in their seats hahaha.
Well done on the award nomination. The award gala does sound rather pretentious. I think Cleo will be well pleased that you chose her company over that of the party goers, maybe you should send a representative from your team to accept it on your behalf.
Thanks C. I enjoy these Viking quotes as they make me think...As if my brain needs a prompt to do that, the bugger never stops! Lol. They are good though and I see a lot of relevance to our lives today. I've always said, the answers to the present and future are in the past.
How good was that $100 example the trainer made? I was sitting there thinking, it can't be that easy. But it really was. Punctuated his point nicely and many years later I've not forgotten.
Oh yeah, that award. They came into my office to beg me to go only yesterday actually. I just don't see the point. I'm not motivated by awards like that and going on the night won't make it feel any better or worse so...Invitation not accepted. Lol. It'll be noisy, pretentious and so not my thing. I think you understand exactly what I mean.
:) I never asked! Did you win?
Yes. There was a glass trophy thing on my desk when I arrived this week and I was told someone said some words on the night. Now, the trophy is in a cupboard and I resigned yesterday so...Yeah, good times. 😂
Bet they wish they had rethought that one.
It's decided at national level rather than State so they would have no clue what's transpired. Suckers.