I was just thinking the other night, I recall I didn't dream of being what I am today; back in the past.. in the past when I knew what an ambition was, and desired to have the most ridiculous occupation ever - a housewife.
But, at least there was an ambition; something that drives an individual to progress to the destination. I cannot visualise someone's life without an ambition, and what if there are other people in that life with you? It is simply immature to leave a job just because you are unhappy, and not have a better job to throw yourself into. You then give yourself all kinds of excuses like "I resigned without a job because I can afford to", "Why should I force myself to stay in a company if I am not happy there?"
No one should be compelled to stay in a horrible work environment, but it is definitely not the wisest move to leave a job without something else on hand; as there is a possibility you struggle to find the next job. And what about the ambition? You forgot you work your hardest everyday to get to where you dream to be at, and in a flash; the impulsive you throws in a white flag and put a halt to your future.
I am sorry but I ain't exactly sympathetic to people who make unwise calls like this, especially when you know you are accountable to someone; or not at least when you know some people are going to rely on you in the near future. :(
Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
A brand new start
It is still hard to believe that I will no longer travel to the same destination I have been doing for the past 3 years from today onwards, no longer sit in the same office working with the same people, and no longer get to savour the Thai delicacies so conveniently accessible; though getting to the restaurants require a bit of shortage of oxygen as will be holding my breath!
Am both nervous and excited about the new company, environment, and the people I'm going to meet and work with. The uncertainty of how soon and how well I am going to adapt, gives me butterflies in the stomach. But, I am all prepared to rough out any tough sea that may come my way as I am sure today will be better than yesterday.. :)
Am both nervous and excited about the new company, environment, and the people I'm going to meet and work with. The uncertainty of how soon and how well I am going to adapt, gives me butterflies in the stomach. But, I am all prepared to rough out any tough sea that may come my way as I am sure today will be better than yesterday.. :)
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Adios, my friends
Apart from being very expressive, I am also one of those emotional freaks who will cry like a big baby at the slightest drama. So much so that I can even tear hearing my own words!!
There is this saying in both English & Mandarin, "All good things must come to an end". But why should they, I tend to ask. Is it because one should not only get good things, in order to understand misery, or learn to be appreciative? This is absolutely not my intention when I decided to end my journey with my employer of almost 5 years..
I love my job, my boss, my colleagues, as well as the 500+ folks in the organisation! The relationships I have with the staff are really amazing, and that's why it is so hard for me to do what I need to do without shedding a single drop of tear.
A week filled with farewell luncheons & dinners, 2 bouquets of flowers, well wishes and some generous gifts, made me really really touched. I know I stand a place in the hearts of many, and this gives me such a strong sense of job accomplishment; that I can so proudly say that I have done my job well in the 5 years with the company.
There was only 1 negative comment out of the many notes I received. It came from a person whom I believe derives pleasure from doing what she does best.. and I wish her all the best in the organisation, without her strongest rival - me.
There is this saying in both English & Mandarin, "All good things must come to an end". But why should they, I tend to ask. Is it because one should not only get good things, in order to understand misery, or learn to be appreciative? This is absolutely not my intention when I decided to end my journey with my employer of almost 5 years..
I love my job, my boss, my colleagues, as well as the 500+ folks in the organisation! The relationships I have with the staff are really amazing, and that's why it is so hard for me to do what I need to do without shedding a single drop of tear.
A week filled with farewell luncheons & dinners, 2 bouquets of flowers, well wishes and some generous gifts, made me really really touched. I know I stand a place in the hearts of many, and this gives me such a strong sense of job accomplishment; that I can so proudly say that I have done my job well in the 5 years with the company.
There was only 1 negative comment out of the many notes I received. It came from a person whom I believe derives pleasure from doing what she does best.. and I wish her all the best in the organisation, without her strongest rival - me.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Confessions of a shopaholic
If you think this is going to be a post blabbering about my untamed shopping craze, then I'm sorry to disappoint.
I decided to pen down my past experiences with shoppers of the opposite sex, yes, the males. Why would I do that? Nothing personal, dudes; and for sure not trying to attack you peculiar (hope this is not too strong a word!) species on something you are not too well versed in. Just a guide for the ladies who's looking for a shopping companion of the same kind..
One encounter with a guy who pretends to love as much shopping as I did, turns out to be something totally different on the subsequent visits to the mall! Flaring up when I walked down a few more alleys to grab something which I probably don't get it back home, is just so ungentlemanly. You bet I didn't shop anymore ever since that day, until I get back into Singapore. A classic example of guys trying to get into your good books, or worse, into your skirt, by posing to have the same shopaholic trait in them! Why pretend when you obviously don't enjoy, hypocrite!!
Another kind goes by the same theory, no matter what you look at and touch. As long as you have intention to buy, the line will automatically pop up (like an error message prompting on your monitor!), "Do you need this? Is this a want or a need?" Halo, this is the 20th century, we no longer buy things only when we need them; as you never know if you may need them the very next minute! This type just infuriates you, and you'd damn wished you hasn't gone shopping with someone who needs to shop only when there is a need to!
The last one gives you lots of freedom to choose what you want to buy and you can buy for sure; BUT, you cannot buy too many! If identical items (2 or more) show up in your shopping basket, please expect a quick question to 'shoot' in your way.. "Wow, buy so many for what?" Excuse me, it is of course for a reason; and a justifiable reason furthermore! However, the justification just don't seem to get into their heads, as anything more than 1 is deem unnecessary to them. You either love or hate this last category of male shopper, so what's your choice?!
My overall conclusion of the 3 main types - you should never go shopping with guys from any one of those, unless you want to come home feeling dissatisfied or angry!
Last words to those who are relative, or even the direct reflection of the above categories.. You yourself knows your own shopping behaviour which is unacceptable, so my advice is don't go shopping with us girls as shopping to us is like treatment when we feel sick, and bonus when we are well. With you around, it is just like plague that cannot be treated even if we have money. So, please let us be safe and happy!!!!
I decided to pen down my past experiences with shoppers of the opposite sex, yes, the males. Why would I do that? Nothing personal, dudes; and for sure not trying to attack you peculiar (hope this is not too strong a word!) species on something you are not too well versed in. Just a guide for the ladies who's looking for a shopping companion of the same kind..
One encounter with a guy who pretends to love as much shopping as I did, turns out to be something totally different on the subsequent visits to the mall! Flaring up when I walked down a few more alleys to grab something which I probably don't get it back home, is just so ungentlemanly. You bet I didn't shop anymore ever since that day, until I get back into Singapore. A classic example of guys trying to get into your good books, or worse, into your skirt, by posing to have the same shopaholic trait in them! Why pretend when you obviously don't enjoy, hypocrite!!
Another kind goes by the same theory, no matter what you look at and touch. As long as you have intention to buy, the line will automatically pop up (like an error message prompting on your monitor!), "Do you need this? Is this a want or a need?" Halo, this is the 20th century, we no longer buy things only when we need them; as you never know if you may need them the very next minute! This type just infuriates you, and you'd damn wished you hasn't gone shopping with someone who needs to shop only when there is a need to!
The last one gives you lots of freedom to choose what you want to buy and you can buy for sure; BUT, you cannot buy too many! If identical items (2 or more) show up in your shopping basket, please expect a quick question to 'shoot' in your way.. "Wow, buy so many for what?" Excuse me, it is of course for a reason; and a justifiable reason furthermore! However, the justification just don't seem to get into their heads, as anything more than 1 is deem unnecessary to them. You either love or hate this last category of male shopper, so what's your choice?!
My overall conclusion of the 3 main types - you should never go shopping with guys from any one of those, unless you want to come home feeling dissatisfied or angry!
Last words to those who are relative, or even the direct reflection of the above categories.. You yourself knows your own shopping behaviour which is unacceptable, so my advice is don't go shopping with us girls as shopping to us is like treatment when we feel sick, and bonus when we are well. With you around, it is just like plague that cannot be treated even if we have money. So, please let us be safe and happy!!!!
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