On 30th May 2016, I have finally completed the biggest event with my team at TSB with close to 300 attendees in total. Though it may seems to be small number but I cannot explain how much work has gone into the preparation of this event in the last few months. Last few weeks were madness where weekends and late nights were burnt to prepare for this event. Honestly, the feeling is quite surreal now that the event is a wrap. Happy to hear many positive feedback from the guests on the event and experience for an opening ceremony. Suddenly have this feeling of 工成身退, finally complete this race from launch in Jun 2014, endless events (big or small, local or overseas) and finally the official opening ceremony few days back. Felt so relieved that everything that I have wanted to completed for this new building is finally done. Though there are many questions on the sales from the bosses at this point, honestly it doesn't bother me anymore coz I am not the sales person. I am clear of my role of creating the big bang in the market with the exposure and presence of our brand, that's marketing! Marketing is indirectly related but not implied for direct sales due to the business nature. No one will ever sign a contract because of a successful event or good branding. Most important is still infrastructure and operation since its a long term engagement once a contract is signed. I don't understand why the bosses out there don't understand this simple concept and the key lies with the sales team and ops team to prove that we can be relied on for the long haul.
These few days, many thoughts ran through my mind. What's next for me? So what else can I do for this company after this last event? I'm tired, honestly tired from all the unappreciated effort put in for the last 3 years plus. Though I felt satisfaction for every successful event I have done, that does not translate to happiness and financial returns. Wondering what's the point of pushing on at this rate? The current environment really irked me with people whom I dislike and don't enjoy working with, I guess its a signal that its time to move on bah. I have started looked out months back but really no good news at all, am I losing the employability value? I am worried coz I would really want move into a new role with better progression and structure. People is the key, without good top mgmt and people, there is really nothing much to look back now. The job can be shitty but the top mgmt. must be fair and focus on a clear vision for the team to move forward. I don't see anything close to that now, in fact totally opposite. Its becoming very draining to work in such environment, not because of the endless tasks to do but more of tactfully to handle such CMI people around.
Yes, I am ready to move on, hoping for a good opportunity real soon! Jia you Stareo!
