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I was scrolling through LinkedIn one quiet evening when a post stopped me in my tracks.
It asked a simple question:
“What kind of employee have you been this year?”
Not how busy.
Not how stressed.
Not how many emails you sent.
Just… What kind?
At first, it felt uncomfortable. Because if we’re honest, the year wasn’t clean. It wasn’t perfect. It was full of long days, short patience, missed deadlines, quiet wins, and unspoken frustrations.
Across offices in Ghana, from bustling open office spaces in Accra to modest offices in Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale, we all showed up differently this year.
Some of us were the reliable ones: always available, consistently delivering, even when tired. The people others leaned on without always saying thank you.
Some were the quiet performers: not loud in meetings, not visible on WhatsApp threads, but deeply committed to getting the work done right.
Some were the survivors: showing up despite burnout, personal challenges, family responsibilities, or uncertainty. They may not have shined, but they stayed.
Some were the learners: asking questions, making mistakes, growing in public, and choosing progress over pride.
And if we’re being honest, some of us were the checked-out ones: physically present but emotionally exhausted, just doing enough to get by.
This isn’t about shame. It’s about awareness. Because reflection isn’t about beating yourself up, it’s about asking better questions before the new year begins.
Did you speak up when it mattered?
Did you listen when feedback came?
Did you support your teammates or compete with them?
Did you grow, or did you just repeat?
As the year closes, Office Buzz isn’t asking for perfection. It’s an inviting conversation. Because the truth is: every year gives us a mirror. And what we do with what we see determines the kind of professional we become next.
So, as you clear your desk, set your out-of-office, or plan your goals for the new year, pause for a moment. Ask yourself gently, honestly: What kind of employee was I this year… and who do I want to be next?
That’s a conversation worth having.
As the year draws to a close, let’s pause, reflect, and carry our lessons forward into the new year. Thank you for reading, engaging, and growing with us.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
