THE PIECES
Sunday, October 11, 2009
I never knew how important culture is in a company, until I started work in Feb 09.
It's been wonderful, honestly. The culture, the colleagues, the bosses, the friends. The opportunities, the open feedback system, the support and help. All amazing.
Even though I've told my boss that this job is not quite for humans, I think everyone in the company are happy immortals.
Almost everything is different from what I expected in a job in the cut-throat working world. The only thing that remains the same is the hard work you have to put in. Everything else is different.
I've already experienced first-hand how people can say that they are happy at work, and how people can say that it's not really work to them. I can understand when people say that the people at work are just like family. I never have to drag myself to work, and it's never a chore when you have to stay till late everyday. Seeing your colleagues and bosses during weekends aren't repulsive.
I finally can comprehend how some people say that working for the money is secondary. The satisfaction and sense of achievement that you get from a simple "good job" is worth all the crazy hours you put in. At just 21 (almost the youngest in the company), and less than a year here, I've already been given many opportunities to prove myself. I've even gone to Beijing on the company account! (Of course I worked my butt off for that)
Many friends (and family) have asked me why I'm still here (the hours I put in are crazy, and the pay isn't fantastic). But it's more than the money; I'm happy here. Genuinely happy.
Of course, I must give credit to all my loved ones who have been supporting me all the way. I know it's not easy, but thank you for your understanding and patience. I love you for that <3
If you want to be happy with me, let me know ok? Our company is still recruiting :)
Labels: friends, love, travel, work
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
Disappointment is very much worse than anger.
Especially on Children's Day.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
I opened the "create new post" page, then I stared at it for more than 5 minutes, not knowing what to type.
For some reason, the page looks screwed up.
It's going to rain outside... What nice weather to stay in, curl up and sleep.
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
I got it I got it I got it... I finally got a MACBOOK PRO!!!!!
Happiness and loves :)
Labels: love, woohoo, work
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Saturday, August 01, 2009
Upsets, upset, upsets.
I don't like it, don't like them. Take it away, take them away, now now now.
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Monday, May 04, 2009
Ok, since I'm waiting for my colleague to finish something, I shall update a bit more than a bit.
I am now working in a financial advisory firm (I know, totally no link from my course of studies, be it secondary school or poly).
But I'm in the marketing department of the firm (yes, now there is a relation right?)
I'm probably the youngest in the whole company at the moment. But people in my company are generally young (my CEO is 35).
I'm being piled with work, and I'm working 7 days a week. No I'm not exaggerating; my office hours are 9 to 6, but with the amount of work I have I can work till 10 plus on a weekday. I bring work home on weekends, so that's why I'm working 7 days a week. Webmail is my new best friend at home.
My boss put me in-charge of a huge project (why he chose a 20-year-old with no experience over a more experienced manager baffles me), and I am second-in-charge for 3 other big projects. My projects will last till late August, so if you can't find me within this time frame, I am either in my office or at home doing work. If you don't see me around after late August, you know I screwed up and I'm dead.
I'm sorry my friends, I can't spare a lot of time to meet up with you guys. If I do have the time to meet up with you, please feel very honoured ok, I only give my time to special people.
But even with all the cons of the job, I still kinda love it. I have a nice boss, nice colleagues and there is not much office politics (that I have encountered yet). I've already learned a lot, in the short 2 months plus I've been here. Although I want to learn more, I desperately need a day off (to really sleep through the whole day without dreaming of unfinished work).
My god. I typed this entry much faster than I type out a 250 word commentary. I wish this inspiration comes to me every week when I write my commentaries (I have 10 commentaries to write every week).
I have kind of given up my dream to be a Singapore Girl, for the moment. Anyway SIA isn't hiring now. So it's not that they don't want me, its I don't want them =D (yeah I know, self denial is powerful)
I'm going kuku I tell you. I even asked my family doctor, "Do you have something to extend my day?" He looked at me blankly. I think he thought I was nuts. "24 hours a day is not enough. Look at my eye bags!"
His reaction was so funny. "Then do you want me to give you something about that?"
Hahahaha. I wasn't expecting a reaction. So I said, "I'm joking la."
He looked utterly relieved, as if I asked him a super difficult question, and I really meant what I was asking. Hahahaha, comic relief.
Seriously, I don't even have time to celebrate my 21st. SAD CASE. I'm thinking of all the presents I won't receive. REALLY SAD LOR. Imagine, 20 years down the road, when my friend asks me, "How did you celebrate you 21st?" Then I'll answer (very loserishly), "Working lor."
Sad right? Hai. Never mind. I hope my boss gives me an increment after my probation is up. I'm feeling a little overworked now.
Okay. I'm going to sleep. I need to wake up in.. 4 hours time. Hai. GOOD NIGHT.
Labels: dreams, friends, love, work
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