Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Teamwork?!

What does the word and the concept of "teamwork" mean to you? In the course of my duties I have to collate and receipt the payments relating to my division which then go through to a general accounts department. I had four payments last week and upon enquiring at least two times if everything had been paid received a resounding 'yes'. But one of my creditors emailed me to say he hadn't been paid. So I asked again if all payments had gone through and again the answer was yes. I got the lady to access our bank account and check if the payment had gone through and no - it hadn't. So now despite all my best intentions to stay calm, I start to steam up. Now when I go through to enquire - everyone knows suddenly that the particular payment I was enquiring about didn't go through. It wasn't an original invoice and there was an alteration. So what did they do. They just tossed it spitefully back into the payments pending drawer and didn't say anything. I could have rectified it from Friday last week onwards because our accounts department is now closing for the Festive season but because it was left I probably will now battle to get that payment through. This is not the first time this has happened and although it is a small thing it is part of the bigger company picture of why I am definitely ready for a change of scenery after almost 5 years (I need a medal!) with this company.

10 comments:

  1. Oh, I know the feeling when it's time for a change.

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  2. O boy I know eactly how you feel. Moving down to this small town branch from Pretoria has been a HUGE adjustment. The majority of people don't give a dam about the bigger picture. Being a responsible and hardworking person I totally share your frustration!!! Good Luck!!!

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  3. I do understand what you're going through and have to admit, I'm happy to be without! There are some good things about aging and retirement! Hope you have a good holiday in spite of the frustrations!

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  4. Kitty - Thanks - I never move before December but come January!!!

    Lulu - Don't change who you are. Like I have said before - I would rather be the responsible one than one of the irresponsible sheep!

    Sylvia - With the retirement plan this company has I would probably have to work until I'm 100! Thanks for the holiday wishes.

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  5. I'm all out of ideas. AK-47s as accessories usually sort out bullshit office politics... :)))))

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  6. I agree, AK-47 all the way. Much better than advils.

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  7. he he Ak-47's it is then, why didn't I think of that!!! ha ha good one!!

    I wont change Momcat not in my nature to be a sheep!!

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  8. I'm really starting to love blogging. Not many places that you can get advice from around the world on how to handle some petty office cr*p!!

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  9. When in doubt..look to your interests in life via new work oppurtunities maybe ? Five years should give you a good letter of reference to a new job? I hope you can find a balance so you don't feel too frustrated while you are still there.

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  10. oh my word now i wanna growl with you! i HATE when stuff like that happens, and then they try to bullshit you on top of it!

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