Jumat, 16 Januari 2009

"mangkir"

Journal Entry 160109

It is a word I learned since about two (2) years ago, meaning “leaving your job and responsibility without any notice to anyone”. It is a very selfish action, because he/she basically leave their tasks without any communication to the person who will continue those tasks. The later will often face difficulties because usually they don't know what has been done previously.

I learned this word from the experience in dealing with “mangkir” people in both my current and my previous organization. It is very frustrating you know... one day they are there, doing their jobs, and the next day they just gone. Especially right after the receive their salary. With their leaving from the organization, their peers are the ones who bare the consequences. Suddenly their jobs are doubled or they are asked to work over time. The other part of the organization which also will be troubled as much is HRD. Yup... thats my position... Within a day difference, people will start complaining about how they need more staff, and they will demand us to find the replacement as soon as possible.

One of the experience I have is with the leader of the security officers. It happened that we want to promote a leader for the Security Team, in order to ease the communication between management and the Team. As an HRD member, I then started look for a suitable candidates. After a while, we found a good candidate, who previously worked for one of the major Department Stores in Surabaya. He worked there for 9 years and his last position there is KaSie (notes: In the Security Structure, usually some Security Officers are led by KaRu [group leader] and for several KaRu there will be KaSie [Section Leader]). We were negotiating with him about salary, job descriptions, and other related matter. In short, we agreed the employment contract. I was happy and expected some changes (the good ones) from him. However..... after 3 weeks.... he came to me and said “Sorry, I can't work here anymore”....and.....thats it.
End of story... no explanation, no nothing....

That case is still better compared to other worse cases I experience. Some employees don't even say a word before they left... annoying.... For me, if you don't want to work here, its OK, but... at least tell us what the problem is, so that we can fix it, find some solutions, or avoid doing the same mistakes next time.

There are several reasons why people “mangkir”. Firstly, they found a better job. Better here often means higher salary. The argument is always about how they need more money for their family, bla bla bla... No offense! I also need money for my family, but it doesn't mean that we are allowed to trouble our colleagues with our “mangkir” decision. Secondly, they are of assertiveness. Assertive people are those who can express their feeling and thinking without any difficulties. Assertiveness allows people to give inputs, discuss problems, and renegotiate their employment contracts. On the other hand, people with minimum assertiveness often feel to scared to even talk with their supervisor. As a result ---> “mangkir”.
Another classic reason is a dispute, either with the supervisor or the peer. By “mangkir”, some people think they can avoid some conflicts. In fact, by doing so, they are triggering a bigger conflict with alot more people or even with the whole organization.

So... Lesson I learned: do not “mangkir” for whatever reason you may have.
Resolve any problems with open minded and assertiveness.

do to others what you want others do to you

Kamis, 08 Januari 2009

My first posting

Rite... after few years I finally just created my blog (hurray!!!).... now what? Any clues anyone?
Maybe I'll start with an introduction...

The name is Erwin Kristianto Julistiono... please call me win (I luv to be a "win"ner, even though sometimes life is not about winning or losing)...
Status? Married, 1 wife (jcmonika.blogspot.com), 1 son (greatest grace I receive from my DADDY)...
Status? Born as an Indonesian, born again as a Christian
Status? HRD of an Education Foundation in Surabaya, Indonesia
Status? Game lovers.... especially MTG Trading Card games and RPG Computer games
Check my profiles to learn a glimpse of my character.

Now... the purpose...
The blog made for sharing... or maybe just writing...
sharing what I thought to anyone who cares... writing what my hands want to write...
Anybody who cares to share back to me... please do so through some comments... :)

So... enjoy and never stop learning!