Is life fair ?

I just received the official letter to inform me of my Appraisal results for financial year 2007/2008. I am quite happy with the results but most of my colleagues are not. One in particular kicked up quite a fuss this morning and went around asking everyone what they got. Gee.. i am definitely lying low until the dust settles.

I am now wondering, should i have received the Appraisal marks i was awarded ? Thanks boss, for being so generous with the marks. And for forgiving me for all the times i did not do as you instructed, and for patiently explaining to me what you want done. You are the best. I must have done something really good in my past life to deserve you :o)

Was it because i worked really hard in the past year ? Or i was just perceived as working hard ?Well, i will definitely not write anything incriminating in this blog.. for fear it be used against me when my colleague files her appeal. I will also have to play down my appraisal if asked, just so my colleagues do not use me as a benchmark when they ask why with all the effort they put in, i still scored higher.

This issue made me think about a conversation i had regarding the results of a "Best Dressed" award at one of the Socialite events held last week. There were many complaints that half the award winners were not deserving. "The Judges are biased". "They only voted for those in their own circle of friends". "Some of the winners did not even dress according to the theme". Well... this goes to show that most of the time, it's who you know and not what you know which makes the difference.

Lesson learnt : I will try to not snub people from now on.. BAD Habit ! BAD Habit ! ( easier said than done though - when one is as naturally hot tempered as myself )