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In one of the links that I posted on my Facebook site, the adidas Group revealed some time May this year, as part of its global streamlining process, that, “..as a consequence of the increased complexity, it has been decided to take out one complete level of management – the regional office.“
As an insider, I knew this statement to be true. I also knew that such initiative was started even before this whole economic crisis hit the fan. Of course, the sense of urgency increased tremendously as markets all over tumbled down.
As a believer of the capitalist concepts of efficiency and effectiveness, I supported the move. I share in the belief that too much complexity that hinders an organization to service its end-consumers should be significantly reduced, if not eliminated.
As a professional, I recognized that an honest-to-goodness review of our current processes and structures at work could affect me potentially negatively. There are a million possible valid ways that this could happen, and only arrogance, the likes tyrants have, would have blinded me from seeing these.
As a person, I geared myself for the worst case scenario, hoping at the same time that I wouldn't be so bloodied.
Yesterday, June 24, I had my conversation with my line manager and our HR.
To be quite honest, I went in expecting the worst. I came out with a smile.
After weeks of exploring opportunities for me to continue to stay and contribute to the organization, and finding none available at the moment that suits the needs of both the organization and mine, it was mutually agreed that come December 31, the relationship would come to a mutually agreed upon termination, subject to certain contingencies happening or not happening.
By close of business hours on December 31, in the most likely scenario, I will be joining the ranks of the unemployed, and ending a relationship that can only be described has been mutually beneficial.
I say most likely because between now and then, and as I have agreed to stay on until December to help facilitate a smooth transition, the possibility of still being with adidas remains, should an appropriate assignment or opportunity come up. Nothing less than the perfect fit should satisfy either the company or me!
And yet, I write this piece now because my heart is overwhelmed by what could be!!!
I have long wanted to take a lengthier vacation to regroup internally, but have not been able to do so due to the demands of work. With ample time to prepare, prudent spending and the generosity of the company, I will be in a position to sit back and relax for a while. Kit Kat could see their sales numbers shoot up!
I see the opportunity to finally focus on finishing my derailed CIMA qualification!
I can sit down now to seriously attempt to write my own book!
The option to explore other continents has materialized!
And here's what I see is the clincher: I see the hand of the Divine enabling me to consider doing more than the Facebook Group that I started for the 2010 Philippine National Elections! Be on the ground, being more online, getting really involved, in every sense of the word, in the struggle that is the Good vs. the Evil.
If and when this happens…
I will have spent more than six years of my life with adidas. It will have been a truly blessed and enriching experience!
There is a tinge of sadness of course knowing that the end is near. I remember that moment when I decided to join the adidas Finance team in the Philippines, then convinced by one of my mentors (She remains one to this day!) to join her team, dazzled only by the opportunity to make a difference and be a real contributor. Such powers of influence she has, I jumped in, taking even a significant pay cut in the process.
From that point onwards, the spectrum of color, the range of possibilities, the variety of options have only been increased, widened, exponentially.
And yet, like the Elves of Middle Earth, it does feel that my time has come to go sail into my own West.
Isn't it a fitting end that the same organization which has helped me grow professionally will, once more, in its final act of letting me go, lead me to doors of limitless possibilities? Who knows, one door can still lead me back to the Three Stripes!
There will be a proper time, in the near future, to say my goodbye’s and my thank you’s.
adidas. Hong Kong. Friends. Estranged Friends.
See you soon.
As an insider, I knew this statement to be true. I also knew that such initiative was started even before this whole economic crisis hit the fan. Of course, the sense of urgency increased tremendously as markets all over tumbled down.
As a believer of the capitalist concepts of efficiency and effectiveness, I supported the move. I share in the belief that too much complexity that hinders an organization to service its end-consumers should be significantly reduced, if not eliminated.
As a professional, I recognized that an honest-to-goodness review of our current processes and structures at work could affect me potentially negatively. There are a million possible valid ways that this could happen, and only arrogance, the likes tyrants have, would have blinded me from seeing these.
As a person, I geared myself for the worst case scenario, hoping at the same time that I wouldn't be so bloodied.
Yesterday, June 24, I had my conversation with my line manager and our HR.
To be quite honest, I went in expecting the worst. I came out with a smile.
After weeks of exploring opportunities for me to continue to stay and contribute to the organization, and finding none available at the moment that suits the needs of both the organization and mine, it was mutually agreed that come December 31, the relationship would come to a mutually agreed upon termination, subject to certain contingencies happening or not happening.
By close of business hours on December 31, in the most likely scenario, I will be joining the ranks of the unemployed, and ending a relationship that can only be described has been mutually beneficial.
I say most likely because between now and then, and as I have agreed to stay on until December to help facilitate a smooth transition, the possibility of still being with adidas remains, should an appropriate assignment or opportunity come up. Nothing less than the perfect fit should satisfy either the company or me!
And yet, I write this piece now because my heart is overwhelmed by what could be!!!
I have long wanted to take a lengthier vacation to regroup internally, but have not been able to do so due to the demands of work. With ample time to prepare, prudent spending and the generosity of the company, I will be in a position to sit back and relax for a while. Kit Kat could see their sales numbers shoot up!
I see the opportunity to finally focus on finishing my derailed CIMA qualification!
I can sit down now to seriously attempt to write my own book!
The option to explore other continents has materialized!
And here's what I see is the clincher: I see the hand of the Divine enabling me to consider doing more than the Facebook Group that I started for the 2010 Philippine National Elections! Be on the ground, being more online, getting really involved, in every sense of the word, in the struggle that is the Good vs. the Evil.
If and when this happens…
I will have spent more than six years of my life with adidas. It will have been a truly blessed and enriching experience!
There is a tinge of sadness of course knowing that the end is near. I remember that moment when I decided to join the adidas Finance team in the Philippines, then convinced by one of my mentors (She remains one to this day!) to join her team, dazzled only by the opportunity to make a difference and be a real contributor. Such powers of influence she has, I jumped in, taking even a significant pay cut in the process.
From that point onwards, the spectrum of color, the range of possibilities, the variety of options have only been increased, widened, exponentially.
And yet, like the Elves of Middle Earth, it does feel that my time has come to go sail into my own West.
Isn't it a fitting end that the same organization which has helped me grow professionally will, once more, in its final act of letting me go, lead me to doors of limitless possibilities? Who knows, one door can still lead me back to the Three Stripes!
There will be a proper time, in the near future, to say my goodbye’s and my thank you’s.
adidas. Hong Kong. Friends. Estranged Friends.
See you soon.
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