March 01, 2007
("Attaboy" is the term popularized by Dilbert author Scott Adams that refers to an award given by a company to recognize one of their employee's achievements. Don't underestimate the power of an attaboy.)
Last Tuesday, I received my very first attaboy, in the form of an HP eAward. eAwards are given out monthly to individuals for their outstanding work, and I finally got my turn this month. This is the text on the print-out:
Last Tuesday, I received my very first attaboy, in the form of an HP eAward. eAwards are given out monthly to individuals for their outstanding work, and I finally got my turn this month. This is the text on the print-out:
Hewlett-Packard eAwards
Congratulates
Mark C Punzalan
in appreciation for your outstanding efforts
Reason for Recognition:
Kicking off a project three days before the Holiday shutdown. Mark was able to transform vague customer requirements to transform vague customer requirements and an aggressive timeline into a fully interactive blog that was the toast of the ****** [edited out] conference.
Congratulates
Mark C Punzalan
in appreciation for your outstanding efforts
Reason for Recognition:
Kicking off a project three days before the Holiday shutdown. Mark was able to transform vague customer requirements to transform vague customer requirements and an aggressive timeline into a fully interactive blog that was the toast of the ****** [edited out] conference.
Awesome! Extra effort does pay off; I had worked at times into the wee hours of the morning for this. And now I am more motivated then ever! The attaboy effect works indeed!
congratz punzki! ^_^
you truly deserve it.
Omedetou Gozaimasu!
congratulations! at the least, it's good to know that companies recognize efforts of their employees.
Thanks, guys! :)