So the stanley cup finals and the NBA finals are done, whew! Now, the world can let the 2010 FIFA world cup take center stage, have you been following? Yes, No?
I'm a futbol fan, it's probably in my genes. I'm constantly refreshing the FIFA website for the scores when the games are being played and I'm at work. I even tried watching the games on ESPN when at home but I had to find the local spanish or portuguese tv stations.
I just can't follow the announcers on ESPN, they're so boring and dry. I can't deal with 90 minutes of gut-wrenching action and when someone scores a goal, all you get is "goalll' and then cut to commercials. Really, is that all the futbol passions USA fans can muster?
Is it too much to ask that when a goal is scored, the announcer screams "GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL" at the top of his lungs for 5 minutes? Show some emotion, show the replays and the players celebrating their accomplishment while the players from the opposing team wish they could get a redo? No, not possible in the USA?
Tell me, why are USA fans so nonchalant towards futbol? Outside the USA, futbol is one of the most famous sports. C'mon USA fans, I encourage you to do better and display your pride.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
When Your Input Isn't Meant to be Valued
A couple of months ago during a meeting in which we were discussing ideas, the entire group laughed at my idea. Never mind the fact I'm still new to the company and no one told me ideas were not meant to be taken seriously, they were just meant to fullfill a goal on the yearly development plan.
I was embarrassed and hurt by my co-workers reaction at the time but just like big girls do, I decided such views were not worth entertaining. After all, there are narrow-minded people all over the world and this company/group was no exception.
The other day while reading about some start-ups, I came across a Japanese company that is getting ready to prototype something very similar to my idea. It made me happy.
A few things I learned from this experience: My ideas are not completely idiotic. My current company does not value creativity, it values old recycled ways of thinking.
So what would you do in this case? How do you start searching for a company that can foster your growth as an employee and not just a number in the payroll system?
I was embarrassed and hurt by my co-workers reaction at the time but just like big girls do, I decided such views were not worth entertaining. After all, there are narrow-minded people all over the world and this company/group was no exception.
The other day while reading about some start-ups, I came across a Japanese company that is getting ready to prototype something very similar to my idea. It made me happy.
A few things I learned from this experience: My ideas are not completely idiotic. My current company does not value creativity, it values old recycled ways of thinking.
So what would you do in this case? How do you start searching for a company that can foster your growth as an employee and not just a number in the payroll system?
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