Reflection from my Work Fiscal Year 2019

In the last few days, I have just overcame a haze. I received a standard expectation for my level. I feel this was unjust and unfair. I think of the past year, where I devoted significant amount of work and energy and received average rewards.

I just off the conversation with my ex-manager. He pushed me out from my role and played important role in evaluating my reward even though he was my manager only from end February until end June. A couple of things that he mentioned that are opportunities to exceed:

1. Identify a big bet and drive them through
2. Connect with people around the world about best practices, and bring them to Asia
3. Opportunity to show impact
4. Be sensitive about people's expectation, and how it shows up. For people far away, them not being your advocate can hurt you.

People are people and they have expectations and style that are so different from who you are. I am saddened to think that style can hurt your chances and ability to succeed. My conclusion is that People is People.