Competence.

-
The non-chalancy in the remote work space is becoming unbearable.
A friend lamented how a graphic designer stalled the completion of a branding project for a month which led to a client switching off on her.

As much as that was not an excuse, I understand the wait.

It takes a lot to see a graphic designer that understands the assignment hence the helpless dependency on one that does. Therefore, as much as I blame her for not switching to another, I believe she has learned

a thing or two from this.

Dear Remote worker, I am glad you are highly skilled but it doesn't get the job done. Kill the mentality of "I still have a day or more to get this done, and I can get it done in less time." No doubt, you can get the task done in less time as you have rightly "bragged" but what about the unforeseen circumstances that might erupt from nowhere to disrupt your plans of getting it done in less time?

Have you factored in this?

It takes one referral to land you your dream job. Just one. "Mike will get this done in record time and excellently well too." That is all it takes. But the more you disappoint people who TRUST you with their projects, the more your career leans toward life support.

Remember the Golden rule.
Remember the law of Ripple effects.
Remember why you "skilled-up" in the first place.
Remember the good your work could do.
Remember your portfolio.
Finally, Remember your bills, and get the job done in record time, and excellently well too.

naijanogospoil
wordalchemy
thewritingenigma

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Sales is an art.

-
Sales is an art.  I say this with every authority because, the ability to successfully persuade a prospect amidst market saturation, can only be likened to a 2025 action packed thriller movie that is counting down to the release date.  The intrigue, the anticipation, the thrill; just like me, when I was waiting for "Moana 2."  That's why its an art. The ability to create an imagination that triggers the actual feeling a product will give is all takes to hear, or see "sold!"  Perception that comes through clarity, is everything in 2025, and the cheapest, and most effective way to go about creating it to sell your product is by becoming, or hiring a story writer.  The narratives will take the audience on a journey of enlightenment and satisfaction which will make an unbelieving prospect, a believer and an influencer for your brand.  It doesn't have to be all about your product, it has to be all about deep insights that has to do with the wellbeing of your aud...
Read more

AKU-Kalili(An Original Story)

-
Image
Just like his name, Aku-kalili Eric Iro-egbu was a man of great riches, affluence, influence, and authority amongst his family, kinsmen, associates, acquaintances, allies, and friends. He commanded respect like none other because he was a charmer, a romantic lord, and a relationship caresser/ maintainer. A diplomat Extraordinaire. He knew his ways with words, etiquette, style, and elegance. He chose his allies carefully, intellectually, and strategically. This made him highly sought-after because he knew who to call, what to say, or what to do at any point in time. This made him a much-needed man in every circle he graces with his presence. He was the go-to man for almost everything that posed a challenge when it came to strategy, insight, access, and negotiations. Because of these, he grew in wealth and authority. Then came one chilly Saturday morning. As he was reclining on a comfortably warm and cozy sofa, sipping his tea while surfing through his emails on his phone in ...
Read more

Aku-Kalili 2(An original story.)

-
Image
From the days of humble beginnings at Trans-Ekulu, Eric's life flashed right before his eyes as the unfolded neatly wrapped paper slipped from his fingers. In split seconds, he rushed to his phone to find out who the whatsapp sender was . He was not surprised to see that the message was anonymous.   Dialing Cheta's number Immediately. Eric: sup? Chetah: I dey baba, wts up? Eric: meet me at the apartment. Chetah: Udo. Picking up his keys, he rushed to his garage, and powered up his crystal white 2022 toyota Hilux: Driving out, he noticed for the first time since this unusual incident, that his police details where not at their spots.( Since it's an unfenced house in an estate.) Eric: (highly alarmed)Oginikwa! Speeding into the main road, he dialed his wife's number. Eric: Babe, how you dey? Ifenkili: I dey oooo. Putting finishing touches to our packing. Our flight leaves tomorrow by 11am Eric: hol am there! Make una chill for that side. Ifenkili: why? Wts u...
Read more