When I was asked by Andile Masuku, of Its
My Biz, this question, very wet behind the ears, the answer I gave was that its
like running a household. Being the mom. Making sure that everybody has what
they need to be successful, happy and thriving.
And I would say, 8 years on and a wealth of
experience behind the belt, that this still stands true for me. Maybe it is because
we are an SMME. Maybe its because we are a company of women. Maybe its because I
am one of the office oldies. But whatever the reason, my role within VCA is the
Mom. I motivate. I punish. I chastise. I reward. I advise, I comfort, I plan.
I have been a single mommy for 19 years,
and possibly that’s why I identify so strongly with this role. Possibly that is
the reason I give so selflessly and expect nothing in return. Because it comes
so naturally. But I have worked at VCA for 20 years, and she has caused me
immense pride, huge pain, and great loss. And yet such wonderful growth and
joy. The faces in the chairs have changed throughout the years, the face
looking back from the mirror has too, but my passion and my fire still burns
bright!
Viva VCA viva!
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