Friday, June 22, 2007
I can never emphasised any greater than this. Before i started working, the most common advice is not to ask too many questions cos this will irritate your employers. Well, to be honest, i asked many questions. Questions not just related to my work scope, but to things beyond my job. i asked the dealers questions about their operations, the acocuntant about her work, the compliance manager about his role in the company and all that.
If in doubt, do not hesitate to ask for affirmation. Being a smart aleck only to create mistakes gets you no praises, but bad impressions. If it gives you reassurance, then JUST BLOODY ASK.
You have a mouth not just for doing other things, but to ask as well.
Pride gets you nowhere. Here's what Nick Leeson said:
"People at the London end of Barings were all so know-all that nobody dared ask a stupid question in case they looked silly in front of everyone else."
And nobody asked. He got away with his losses for so long that the bank eventually collapsed.
Well, anyway, i met Ken in the toilet and he said something about his work being busy next week. I took the opportunity to arrange lunch with him on next Monday and he agreed!
Ahh..the weekend beckons! Time to rest, before work begins shortly.
