Leaving Maersk
Today I submitted my resignation to Maersk, Inc. I originally started with the company on November 15th 1994 as an intermodal coordinator in their Norfolk, VA office. This was after two years in the trucking business with Land container. I was quite nervous when I first went to Maersk. At the time, they were "The Cadillac" of shipping companies. I had some small doubts that I could live up to their expectations. Those were needless doubts as I performed extremely well in Norfolk. Well enough that I was promoted and moved to Columbus, OH to work for the trucking division.
Since my start, I have worked in six Maersk offices. One of those being the Global headquarters in Copenhagen Denmark. I have fond memories of the people and will think fondly of them in my memories. Times and People change and so had Maersk and I feel that our directions no longer meet each other's needs. Maersk is no longer the "Cadillac" company I started with in 1994 and I am no longer the doubtful employee thinking he might not keep up with the rest. I think the company still has good points and wish them well, but I desire an atmosphere where I am rewarded as an individual and not part of an ever decreasing group.
I have decided to take a position with a smaller family owned company based out of Nashville, TN. They had done work with me when I was with Maersk in Memphis and I am comfortable with their commitment to both a quality product and people. I will be managing their operation in Charlotte, NC. This includes a 5 acre depot facility, 25 direct reports, and annual revenues of $3.5 million. This is quite a bit smaller than Maersk, but I am no longer a cog in the wheel. The company has a very attractive incentive and motivation plan that I think will be rewarding to me and to the company. I am looking forward to the new position.
Sean
Thank you. I'm interviewing with MAersk adn had some concerns about their work/life balance philosophy and their work environment.
Posted by: Deborah at March 17, 2005 03:45 PM