So, for the second year in a row, I've been denied the opportunity to go to the much-anticipated company retreat. This time I highly suspect due to "budget cuts" and also due to the recent acquisition/merger. Originally it was for the top 3% of the company's performers in each venue for sales, retention, and business markets. Now, suddenly its not even the top 1% that were selected.
All I can say is that I am trying to look at this in a positive perspective, and instead turn my frustration into a constructive energy approach and take every advantage of my job benefits and other opportunities. I'm no longer going to hold stock in anticipating winning any contests at work, or promises of a different job/responsibility within the company. If it happens, it happens. And I'll continue to do the best with what I have at hand and use the tools they give me to work with.
Also, I'm planning to enroll in an online learning course through an accredited school and have my work reimburse me then for the tuition after completion. It may mean sacrificing some of my fun time during nights and weekends, but in the end we hope its for the best over the long run.
