Fears and hopes
I had my 1st section meeting last Wednesday afternoon and discussed some changes and developments on my staffs and section. Off the record, I aired my concerns and fears on the upcoming Editorial Board race. Out of my 8 staffs remaining, half of them are the most likely to succeed my post as an editor. But only one emerges as a strong candidate. I admit, that staff member of mine showed a lot of what it takes to be an editor; motivated, dedicated and can stand the pressure of the school paper. But there is certainly lacking of him; discipline. In fact, he has an attitude problem that even the other staff member and my co-editors cannot contain. If he will make it and still have that kind of attitude, what will happen to my section after I’ve done my term? Some of my staff confesses that it will be devastating and unimaginable if he still doesn’t realize his attitude problem. My concern is that it might cause a serious problem not only to the section but also to the entire publications. I keep on praying that the worst-case scenario won’t even happen. Otherwise, he will take the heat! Boy, I hate to see him suffer a downside with his attitude. Even though some of my staff assured me that they will run, it’s not enough for me to rest on my laurel. I had to anticipate and motivate them more to do beyond their limits.
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