Bad habits can be compared to a termite in a carpenter’s shop; slowly and surely if not taken care of the termite would eat down the woods of the carpenter. The termite is quite tricky as its size would deceive you of what it can actually do. Like a termite, a bad habit might look small and not devilish but in reality it would totally destroy your relationship and should be given no room to grow.
Not too long ago, I did a piece on 9 bad habits couples are guilty of and in that piece I listed lies, nagging, not accepting your wrongs and a host of other things that are common bad habits in relationships. Stating those habits and not explaining how to get rid of them could just be a case of words without action, and that led me to working on how to end your bad relationship habits.
7 ways you can end that bad relationship habit:
1. SPOT THE HABIT
You cannot stop something that you haven’t spotted out. There is no trick, magic or shortcut to this; if you can’t spot that bad habit then you wouldn’t even know what you are supposed to stop. If you try to be honest with yourself you can actually spot those bad habits —first, by listening; if you listen to your partner and what your partner complains regularly about you then that’s probably your bad habit. You can also spot your bad habit if you actually ask your partner to be honest with you and tell you what you are probably doing wrong in the relationship, and from there you can spot your bad relationship habits.
2. ADMIT YOU HAVE IT
Spotting the habit is the first step and admitting it is the second bold step. From what you have garnered from your partner, analyse your mistakes without bias and then admit the things you feel you actually do wrong because only in admitting a bad habit can you finally go on to breaking it—admittance shows will.
3. CREATE A CONSCIOUSNESS OF THOSE ADMITS
Okay, you have spotted and admitted to having bad relationship habits; that’s nice and deserves commendation but it definitely doesn’t end there—it actually just starts. You have to create the consciousness that you have the desire to break that bad habit: write it in your diary or your computer or phone or anything you use daily; write the bad habit and read to yourself every day that you are going to stop that habit. By this, you would create that consciousness of that bad habit and when you are so conscious of yourself then can you take control.
4. REPLACE THE HABIT WITH A PLACEHOLDER
After creating that consciousness of the bad habit you are fond of, try to replace it with something new and positive. For example, if you have a bad habit of hitting your lady (which is a very terrible relationship habit), when the urge comes up to hit her, you can go into your room, be alone and listen to some soft musicals—I’d recommend jazz; it heals the soul
5. TAKE STOCK
Give yourself a time frame and record how well or how little you have achieved. For example, if the bad habit you spotted was anger, after a 30 day period, evaluate yourself and check how many times you got angry within that period. If you didn’t improve much, don’t give up, give yourself another 30 days and become even more determined this time.
6. LET YOUR PARTNER HELP
You probably can’t do it alone, let your partner help you—tell your partner of your intentions and your partner would cut you some slack and probably help you in breaking those habits. If you can listen deeply to your partner, be more understanding and study your partner’s body language, you can even create a firewall to those habits through this.
7. BE PATIENT
A bad habit didn’t start immediately; it grew within you stage by stage till it became a part of you so you can’t stop it so easy as well. So do not give yourself unrealistic targets; behavioural conditioning goes even down to conditioning the mind and stuffs like that takes time. So be patient and don’t give up.
If you have the will or desire, there is no bad habit you can’t stop in your relationship. Remember, hitting your lady, nagging, abusing, lies and dishonesty, unfaithfulness are all bad relationship habits. Bad habits are termites—stop those termites in your relationship.
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In particular, the bank has the following key objectives:
• To catalyse credit delivery to the agricultural sector and thereby accelerate agricultural growth;
• To lead, as an apex agricultural financing bank, in capacity building strategies and programmes to strengthen the agriculture finandal value chain;
• To be an important initiative in the implementation of the Government's Second Generation Rnancial Sector Reforms (FSAP) as well as in the furtherance of the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty for Mainland Tanzania (MKUKUTA), and Zanzibar Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (MKUZA);
• To catalyse existing agro-financing activities through provision of short, medium and long-term facilities through the following institutions: commercial banks, community banks, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) that are active in lending to the agricultural sector.
TADB is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following job vacancies:
Department: Human Resource Department
Reports to: Human Resource and Administration Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
• To assist the Human Resource and Administration manager on development and implementation of the bank's Human Resource Management Policies; ~
• To initiate for Management approval all personnel-related matters across the bank;
• To co-ordinate the staff selection, recruitment, induction, placement and planning;
• To develop training plans for the bank and ensure their implementation:
• To keep records on the proceedings in the disciplinary committee and prepare report;
• To keep staff and other subject matter files and records for the bank;
• To provide guidance to both Management and staff on all matters relating to industrial and employee relations including terms and conditions of service, and where necessary initiate disciplinary processes regarding staff;
• To prepare responses and bank representation to the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration and Labour Tribunal;
• To verify and update personnel data base on regular basis;
• To prepare necessary documentation for staff recruitment process or part-time engagements;
• To facilitate requests of staff loans and other staff benefits as appropriate;
• To advise on staff training and development and career management programmes
• To facilitate staff performance appraisal process, salary reviews, benefits administration and rewards programmes
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Human Resources and Administration Manager or by senior Management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or its equivalent from reputable
university/institution.
Minimum Experience: Experience in personnel management and administration or postgraduate qualifications in relevant field are not mandatory but shall be an added advantage to the holder.
Career Progression: Holder of the position title can compete to fill any vacant senior position, provided he/she possesses the required minimum qualifications and experience
Competencies:
General competencies: Self-motivated and able to work under minimum supervision, possession of multi-tasking skills, computer literacy, customer needs oriented, ethical, diligent worker, team player.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Your application should include application letter, up-to-date CV with full names, contact addresses,
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the candidate, certified copies of relevant certificates
including a birth certificate and two reference letters.
All applications must be submitted through postal or couriers services. No application from physical visit by the applicant to the TADS Offices shall be entertained.
Applications should reach the undersigned by 4.00 pm on 26th November 2014
Managing Director,
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank ltd,
7th Floor Samora Tower, Samora Avenue,
P. O. Box 63372,
DAR ES SALAAM.
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 19 TH NOVEMBER 2014.
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TANZANIA AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK LIMITED
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Government of Tanzania established Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited (TAD B) under the provisions of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act No 5 of 2006 and the Banking and Financial Institutions (Development Finance) Regulations, 2012. The TADB is incorporated under the Companies Act, Cap 212 of 2002. The primary objective for which the bank is established is to catalyze delivery of various forms of financing to the agricultural sector.
In particular, the bank has the following key objectives:
• To catalyse credit delivery to the agricultural sector and thereby accelerate agricultural growth;
• To lead, as an apex agricultural financing bank, in capacity building strategies and programmes to strengthen the agriculture financial value chain;
• To be an important initiative in the implementation of the Government's Second Generation Financial Sector Reforms (FSAP) as well as in the furtherance of the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty for Mainland Tanzania (MKUKUTA), and Zanzibar Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (MKUZA);
• To catalyse existing agro-financing activities through provision of short, medium and long-term facilities through the following institutions: commercial banks, community banks, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) that are active in lending to the agricultural sector.
TADB is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following job vacancies:
Department: Human Resources and Administration
Reports to: Human Resources and Administration Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
• To manage the office of the Managing Director, maintaining office records and reference files on various subjects, ensuring availability of office stationery/equipment or other materials for office use, and ensuring that the Office of the Managing Director is arranged in an orderly and business-like manner;
• To prioritize, screen and monitor the Managing Director's inward and outward mail and other documents and correspondences, including calls, emails, letters, and fax to ensure they are dealt with appropriately and timely;'
• To collect and research information on assigned matters and make sure that relevant information is gathered and prepared to brief the Managing Director for meetings and events;
• To receive and process information of a confidential nature and ensure that such information is maintained in strict confidentiality;
• To receive, review and verify documents, records, and forms for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• To arrange appointments, receive visitors, answer telephone calls, manage the diary of the Managing Director and respond to routine requests for information;
• To arrange and schedule meetings, notifying participants, confirming dates and times, reserving
meeting sites, as well as preparing materials needed at the meetings;
• To assist in organizing conferences, staff get together gatherings, staff parties and other official functions;
• To assist in making travel reservations for the Managing Director and other
members of staff traveling on official duties;
• To schedule and receive visitors of the Managing Director;
• To arrange Board meetings, functions and other events;
• To provide secretarial support to and prepare presentations for the Managing Director;
• To maintain good working relationships with other staff in the bank as well as with external customers and stakeholders;
• To perform any other duties related to the position as may be assigned by the Managing Director from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Office Administration Public Administration, Secretarial Duties, Office Management or related field, from a recognized institution.
Minimum Experience:
Possession at least four (4) years of relevant work experience in a reputable institution in a similar position.
Career Progression: The holder of the position title can compete to fill any vacant more senior position, provided he/she possesses the required minimum qualifications and experience.
Competencies:
General competencies: Ability to work under pressure and beyond regular working hours,
self-motivated and able to work under minimum supervision, possession of multi-tasking skills,
computer literacy, customer needs oriented, courteous and pleasant personality, diligent
worker, team player.
Specific competencies:
Typing speed of at least 50 words shorthand, computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft office programmes, observance of good conduct, ethics and confidentiality, good command of both English and Kiswahili languages.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Your application should include application letter, up-to-date CV with full names, contact addresses,
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the candidate, certified copies of relevant certificates
including a birth certificate and two reference letters.
All applications must be submitted through postal or couriers services. No application from physical visit by the applicant to the TADS Offices shall be entertained.
Applications should reach the undersigned by 4.00 pm on 26th November 2014
Managing Director,
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank ltd,
7th Floor Samora Tower, Samora Avenue,
P. O. Box 63372,
DAR ES SALAAM.
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 19 TH NOVEMBER 2014.