I m at Changi Airport, T2 waiting for my flight... Super sleepy now... It will be a long day later at the KL office.
No agenda for this trip and i can only say, "Expect the unexpected." Having mixed feelings about this trip but it will be another learning trip for me.
Will miss Ms. Piggy n PK for these 3 days. I told Ms. Piggy about my trip yesterday and she seems to understand and yet dun what I m trying to tell her. She was awake for a while this morning before i left for the airport.... Perhaps, her way of saying, "Mama, have a good trip?"
Showing posts with label Work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Work. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
What to do what to do
Recently, I just signed a letter of employment for this job which is a one year contract, company G. On the day before the contract was ready for signature, i received a call for an interview (another company).
I agreed to the interview as the offer from company G was verbal and i had to be subjected to a background check before i could start work, even though i had signed the letter but i had signed a release form that company G can terminate me anytime should my background check failed!
So i went for the interview at company H, the CFO personally interviewed me. Boy it was a long one that lasted more than an hour! The CFO was a persuasive man, somehow he managed to make me have second thoughts about company G as he threw out this main bait about work-life balance and company H being an extremely PRO-FAMILY company! In the end, the CFO extended his invitation to me for a 2nd interview!
I was in a dilemma, here I was ready to sign the contract and another potential job offer. After some thoughts, I signed the letter of employment for company G and the recruiter told me that my start date is still subjected to background check clearance! Just today, Company H (the CFO personally SMS me) and invited me for a 2nd interview. I agreed to it and the interview is scheduled 1 day before my official start date with Company G.
Seriously, I dunno whether did i do the right thing but looking at the situation, it just seems the job at company G is unsecured yet and I might not also get the job either at Company H. So, I will deem it as another learning experience coz at times in life, we are caught in such a situation too. Just wish me luck!
I agreed to the interview as the offer from company G was verbal and i had to be subjected to a background check before i could start work, even though i had signed the letter but i had signed a release form that company G can terminate me anytime should my background check failed!
So i went for the interview at company H, the CFO personally interviewed me. Boy it was a long one that lasted more than an hour! The CFO was a persuasive man, somehow he managed to make me have second thoughts about company G as he threw out this main bait about work-life balance and company H being an extremely PRO-FAMILY company! In the end, the CFO extended his invitation to me for a 2nd interview!
I was in a dilemma, here I was ready to sign the contract and another potential job offer. After some thoughts, I signed the letter of employment for company G and the recruiter told me that my start date is still subjected to background check clearance! Just today, Company H (the CFO personally SMS me) and invited me for a 2nd interview. I agreed to it and the interview is scheduled 1 day before my official start date with Company G.
Seriously, I dunno whether did i do the right thing but looking at the situation, it just seems the job at company G is unsecured yet and I might not also get the job either at Company H. So, I will deem it as another learning experience coz at times in life, we are caught in such a situation too. Just wish me luck!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Mixed Feelings
Today is the last day in the company that i had been working for 4 years.
Its really mixed feelings, there are good times and bad times. It is so unfortunate that all the bads of this company masked away all the good.
When i first joined the company, there was 100% turnover and followed by a brand new team. We, the brand new team bonded and worked happily despites the working conditions then. Unfortunately, the colleagues all left and I was left all alone again. I can't fit into the new team for whatever reason and I was surprised that I managed to survive for almost 2 years by being a lone ranger. That was the most miserable period.
As I went around saying good bye to my colleagues, I almost wanted to tear when one of them were telling me, "It has been so long that I met such a cheerful gal like you especially in this company!" I was so touched! What was unexpected was SS, she told me that she wished I had worked for 10 years instead of 4 years! Well, my work is still appreciated by her.
Suddenly, I had many "Turn Back Time" moments and realised that things might be different with a lot of "What if"? But this time, there is no "what if", I had to move on. If I had stayed, I will lose more of myself and that is not what I want.
No matter what, Thank you, dear company for giving me a best time of my work!
Its really mixed feelings, there are good times and bad times. It is so unfortunate that all the bads of this company masked away all the good.
When i first joined the company, there was 100% turnover and followed by a brand new team. We, the brand new team bonded and worked happily despites the working conditions then. Unfortunately, the colleagues all left and I was left all alone again. I can't fit into the new team for whatever reason and I was surprised that I managed to survive for almost 2 years by being a lone ranger. That was the most miserable period.
As I went around saying good bye to my colleagues, I almost wanted to tear when one of them were telling me, "It has been so long that I met such a cheerful gal like you especially in this company!" I was so touched! What was unexpected was SS, she told me that she wished I had worked for 10 years instead of 4 years! Well, my work is still appreciated by her.
Suddenly, I had many "Turn Back Time" moments and realised that things might be different with a lot of "What if"? But this time, there is no "what if", I had to move on. If I had stayed, I will lose more of myself and that is not what I want.
No matter what, Thank you, dear company for giving me a best time of my work!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Trying to be funny again!
As mentioned in my earlier post, I had resigned and serving my notice period now. (Another 33 working days excluding leave to go)
Due to some emergency, I had to take 1/2 day childcare leave 2 weeks ago and SS hesitated to approve my childcare leave as our dear HR needs to seek advice on the claims of the childcare leave & stuff.
I was definitely pissed off with the HR (not showing the buey song on my face), I told SS matter of fact that if i chose to be a SAHM, then I will be taken advantage by the company if they forgo my childcare leave. Upon hearing that, SS immediately approved my childcare leave!
Frankly speaking, i was thinking to myself if this co can spend on unneccessary stuff during this period of implementation of cost cutting, what is the childcare leave to them? Really no comments and even small stuff like this, they also want to take advantage of me!
Due to some emergency, I had to take 1/2 day childcare leave 2 weeks ago and SS hesitated to approve my childcare leave as our dear HR needs to seek advice on the claims of the childcare leave & stuff.
I was definitely pissed off with the HR (not showing the buey song on my face), I told SS matter of fact that if i chose to be a SAHM, then I will be taken advantage by the company if they forgo my childcare leave. Upon hearing that, SS immediately approved my childcare leave!
Frankly speaking, i was thinking to myself if this co can spend on unneccessary stuff during this period of implementation of cost cutting, what is the childcare leave to them? Really no comments and even small stuff like this, they also want to take advantage of me!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Another conversation
My ex colleague texted me n asked about what's SS reaction when i presented her with the love letter.
I told him about it and his response:
Me: She asked me got job or not? I said no lah, then she asked me whether coz of the incident yesterday? If give letter coz of it, I immature lah
Him: Warrao, u should tell her that u dun like her face & that if there are too many incidents liao and it will take at least half a day to talk about it!
Me: Then i do the recommendation of Siao Onz to take over my major project lah. But she attempted to stop me by saying its her call. So, I told her yes its your call but i reasoned with her n said, U wanna train Siao onz to be your right hand person mah.. Very good exposure for siao onz, since Siao Onz got experience, familiarity & maturity to take on this project! Wow, the expression on her face is priceless!
Him: Mdme Wong u good leh!!
Me: No lah, i got ask my fren for advice on how to recommend Siao Onz mah....
Him: Feeling good & relief rite.. (Laughing all the way)
Me: Definitely lah!
I told him about it and his response:
Me: She asked me got job or not? I said no lah, then she asked me whether coz of the incident yesterday? If give letter coz of it, I immature lah
Him: Warrao, u should tell her that u dun like her face & that if there are too many incidents liao and it will take at least half a day to talk about it!
Me: Then i do the recommendation of Siao Onz to take over my major project lah. But she attempted to stop me by saying its her call. So, I told her yes its your call but i reasoned with her n said, U wanna train Siao onz to be your right hand person mah.. Very good exposure for siao onz, since Siao Onz got experience, familiarity & maturity to take on this project! Wow, the expression on her face is priceless!
Him: Mdme Wong u good leh!!
Me: No lah, i got ask my fren for advice on how to recommend Siao Onz mah....
Him: Feeling good & relief rite.. (Laughing all the way)
Me: Definitely lah!
Friday, January 29, 2010
D-day!
Today is D-day!
A sense of relief when i gave the letter to SS. SS was funny, the first question to me, "U found a job?" I replied her no and then she asked me whether its due to the incident that happened yesterday.
I told her no and that I had made this decision long ago coz of personal reasons. She was totally stunned. Anyway, even if i resigned due to yesterday's incident... I also wont admit lor! Anyway, I told her that i need to settle my personal problem and i might go to London!! Hahahah!!
Anyway, time to move on and find another place nicer place... cant wait to detox!
A sense of relief when i gave the letter to SS. SS was funny, the first question to me, "U found a job?" I replied her no and then she asked me whether its due to the incident that happened yesterday.
I told her no and that I had made this decision long ago coz of personal reasons. She was totally stunned. Anyway, even if i resigned due to yesterday's incident... I also wont admit lor! Anyway, I told her that i need to settle my personal problem and i might go to London!! Hahahah!!
Anyway, time to move on and find another place nicer place... cant wait to detox!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Evil Plot!
I m devising an evil plot for work issues...
And i m really to rehearse on how to put it across to SS so that it sounds Professional and convincing enough....
Now to mention checking with my strategist in the land of Aloha on the appropriateness of this evil plot. HEhe, looking forward to D-day!
And i m really to rehearse on how to put it across to SS so that it sounds Professional and convincing enough....
Now to mention checking with my strategist in the land of Aloha on the appropriateness of this evil plot. HEhe, looking forward to D-day!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sheesh...
Sheesh, something that is supposed to be P&C and unintentionally discovered by me.....
Then this morning, another dept colleague emailed me about this P&C stuff and asked me about it!
Conclusion => The more you wanna hide, the more it is being exposed! Come clean about it!!!
*PS: Anna is weird today and i gotta put on my armour that made me invisible!
Then this morning, another dept colleague emailed me about this P&C stuff and asked me about it!
Conclusion => The more you wanna hide, the more it is being exposed! Come clean about it!!!
*PS: Anna is weird today and i gotta put on my armour that made me invisible!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Lightbulb moment!
I just realised the simple solution to my co problem...
Cut the no of unnecessary headcount and increased the pay of the existing staff! Productivity increased & cost cutting measures realised!! Hahah... my wishful thinking, dept heads like to have alot of staff under them... (image issue!)
Who dun looked so lah wu.... with so many subordinates under them??? Hahaha!!! Next time, i became a head of dept, i also must do that! :P
Cut the no of unnecessary headcount and increased the pay of the existing staff! Productivity increased & cost cutting measures realised!! Hahah... my wishful thinking, dept heads like to have alot of staff under them... (image issue!)
Who dun looked so lah wu.... with so many subordinates under them??? Hahaha!!! Next time, i became a head of dept, i also must do that! :P
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Company Jokes II
By a twist of fate, I heard facts = jokes about my company & learnt something from the veterans aka ex colleagues in the industry.
One ex colleague who was relocated from Singapore to Hong Kong, she resigned during the time of company takeover and came back to Singapore. She later went on to join our competitors. My company offered her a position (same level as SS) but pay wise, it is less than what she is getting at the competitors.
On cost cutting measures, the operational dept actually incurred more costs than before and no directives were issued to them on this. This has became butt of the joke for our competitiors.
This is not all but the rest are too juicy and confidential to be posted. I really feel sad for my company. They had failed to retain good staff and at the same time, made themselves looked like a fool in the industry. This is the only company i worked whereby the ex staff still borne so much grudges against it.
One ex colleague who was relocated from Singapore to Hong Kong, she resigned during the time of company takeover and came back to Singapore. She later went on to join our competitors. My company offered her a position (same level as SS) but pay wise, it is less than what she is getting at the competitors.
On cost cutting measures, the operational dept actually incurred more costs than before and no directives were issued to them on this. This has became butt of the joke for our competitiors.
This is not all but the rest are too juicy and confidential to be posted. I really feel sad for my company. They had failed to retain good staff and at the same time, made themselves looked like a fool in the industry. This is the only company i worked whereby the ex staff still borne so much grudges against it.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Pineapple Tarts Story
Pineapple tarts, something that became extremely expensive and popular during the Chinese New Year.
Colleague A, sent an email to the rest of my dept to collate $500 (free delivery) worth of orders from this bakery, Le Cafe. Their pineapple tarts are the size of the golf balls and tasted better than Bengawan Solo but their location is a bit out of the way. So, my dept including myself ordered 8 bottles of the pineapple tarts.
A later called us and inform us that we need another extra bottle to hit the $500 target. So, Anna of my dept gallantly offered to take up this 1 bottle. Later on A called to inform us that during the schedule of the bakery, the bakery could only deliver the tarts to us after 4 Feb & before 14 Feb, thus the price of the tarts has increased from $18.80 t0 $19.80. Thus, we need to make the decision whether we still wanna order.
Anna, who "gallantly" took up the extra 1 bottle was lamenting about the $1!!! I was thinking to myself that $1 is nothing but keeping my bloody mouth shut & face expressionless. After much ding ding dong dong, we stuck to our orders.
Then the next day, A checked with us whether anyone of us could write a cheque of $250 to the bakery (50% deposit). Anna heard that and LAMENT BIG TIME about it. I was thinking to myself again, "Din ask u to pay, why you lament for what!"
All along, my gut told me that Anna is a calculative cum temperamental one. Judging from the recent incidents and events, her true colours are slowly coming out and I wonder how long will SS be able to tolerate her behaviour?
Colleague A, sent an email to the rest of my dept to collate $500 (free delivery) worth of orders from this bakery, Le Cafe. Their pineapple tarts are the size of the golf balls and tasted better than Bengawan Solo but their location is a bit out of the way. So, my dept including myself ordered 8 bottles of the pineapple tarts.
A later called us and inform us that we need another extra bottle to hit the $500 target. So, Anna of my dept gallantly offered to take up this 1 bottle. Later on A called to inform us that during the schedule of the bakery, the bakery could only deliver the tarts to us after 4 Feb & before 14 Feb, thus the price of the tarts has increased from $18.80 t0 $19.80. Thus, we need to make the decision whether we still wanna order.
Anna, who "gallantly" took up the extra 1 bottle was lamenting about the $1!!! I was thinking to myself that $1 is nothing but keeping my bloody mouth shut & face expressionless. After much ding ding dong dong, we stuck to our orders.
Then the next day, A checked with us whether anyone of us could write a cheque of $250 to the bakery (50% deposit). Anna heard that and LAMENT BIG TIME about it. I was thinking to myself again, "Din ask u to pay, why you lament for what!"
All along, my gut told me that Anna is a calculative cum temperamental one. Judging from the recent incidents and events, her true colours are slowly coming out and I wonder how long will SS be able to tolerate her behaviour?
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Random
Here are some recent random stuff of happenings....
1. Called Ms. Piggy's childcare centre this morning, received a fair bit of feedback from the principal. Piglet loves to walk up and down the childcare centre, thus the teachers tend to carry her so that she won't disrupt others. Also, she inherited my impatient streak (why can't she inherit PK's patient streak!!!) ... She will have the tendency to snatch things that she wants and when the teachers told her to wait.. She will bang the table to protest...
Guess, I have to further learn how to control my temper and be more patient!! Jiayou jiayou, I can do it!
2. Work, felt extremely relieved when i made the decision. Now, i just do my work and bo chap others. Just kena another flare up from Anna and Anna wanted to flare up at SS when SS is trying to explain stuff to her.
Also, I m surprised at myself too... When Anna flares up at me, I did not feel much anger and i think that Anna's flare up at me is just making herself upset only. Next target, must try to avoid being being the target of flare ups....
3. Sis called this morning and looked for Mum but Mum is not in. Sis told me that she has been having high fever for the whole week and its yoyoing up & down. I told her that its viral fever and suggested she drink salt water and lotsa water... N not to mention to get the "ling yang" from Chinatown to brew. Then her fever will go off... Later on Mum told her the same thing!! I guess she just wants to teh Mum bah.
I think Sis' desire to come back Asia will be stronger. She just mention to me that she might want to re-locate to Hong Kong!
1. Called Ms. Piggy's childcare centre this morning, received a fair bit of feedback from the principal. Piglet loves to walk up and down the childcare centre, thus the teachers tend to carry her so that she won't disrupt others. Also, she inherited my impatient streak (why can't she inherit PK's patient streak!!!) ... She will have the tendency to snatch things that she wants and when the teachers told her to wait.. She will bang the table to protest...
Guess, I have to further learn how to control my temper and be more patient!! Jiayou jiayou, I can do it!
2. Work, felt extremely relieved when i made the decision. Now, i just do my work and bo chap others. Just kena another flare up from Anna and Anna wanted to flare up at SS when SS is trying to explain stuff to her.
Also, I m surprised at myself too... When Anna flares up at me, I did not feel much anger and i think that Anna's flare up at me is just making herself upset only. Next target, must try to avoid being being the target of flare ups....
3. Sis called this morning and looked for Mum but Mum is not in. Sis told me that she has been having high fever for the whole week and its yoyoing up & down. I told her that its viral fever and suggested she drink salt water and lotsa water... N not to mention to get the "ling yang" from Chinatown to brew. Then her fever will go off... Later on Mum told her the same thing!! I guess she just wants to teh Mum bah.
I think Sis' desire to come back Asia will be stronger. She just mention to me that she might want to re-locate to Hong Kong!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Company Jokes
1. In the ladies
Colleague A was merlioning like crazy. Colleague B saw it and asked, "R u okie?" Colleague A's reply, "What do you think? Isn't being pregnant like that meh?"
Colleague B totally stunned! Well, we find it funny lah but Colleague A also one kind, people shown you concern plus your side is on the plump side... How do we know that you re pregnant?
2. In the fishtank (my dept)
CFO came in with a NTUC plastic bag. I teased him by asking him about morning grocery shopping at NTUC. From the bag, he gave us some chocolates he bought from Hamburg. When he left, colleague C commented, "Scully, he really bought the chocolates from NTUC!" Colleague D said, "It's the thought that counts!"
Me find it funny to see him carrying a NTUC plastic bag lah... but i doubt the chocolates from NTUC coz the flavour as bit too sweet plus weird for my liking... Conclusion, it is definitely from Hamburg!
Colleague A was merlioning like crazy. Colleague B saw it and asked, "R u okie?" Colleague A's reply, "What do you think? Isn't being pregnant like that meh?"
Colleague B totally stunned! Well, we find it funny lah but Colleague A also one kind, people shown you concern plus your side is on the plump side... How do we know that you re pregnant?
2. In the fishtank (my dept)
CFO came in with a NTUC plastic bag. I teased him by asking him about morning grocery shopping at NTUC. From the bag, he gave us some chocolates he bought from Hamburg. When he left, colleague C commented, "Scully, he really bought the chocolates from NTUC!" Colleague D said, "It's the thought that counts!"
Me find it funny to see him carrying a NTUC plastic bag lah... but i doubt the chocolates from NTUC coz the flavour as bit too sweet plus weird for my liking... Conclusion, it is definitely from Hamburg!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Decisions, decisions
I had been thinking about a lot of stuff recently, the stuff i thought about is the usual, my family & work.
Family, the need for moving from Redhill to Bedok seems to be more and more obvious. Claire has started her childcare life and the centre is situated a few blocks away from my parents' place. Currently, both of us are staying at my parents' place till Ms. Piggy gets used to childcare life. PK was resistant to the idea of moving to Bedok initially but i highlighted to him about the childcare arrangement and Claire's future education. He has gradually accepted it and due to "face" issues, he has not admitted to me that he is actually tired from all these travelling between Bedok & Redhill.
Myself, I m also tired of the travelling but been telling myself that it is not. As i m afraid that if i admit that it is, i might lose the strength to go on. But I m in a stage of self denial, by admitting it earlier at least, i wont find ways and means to escape from the stress of it! Now, i just have to tell myself that its a temporary situation and it will improve soon!
Work, also dependent on the family factor. I m unhappy in my current working environment as its simply stagnant. No room for growth be it in terms of promotion in duties or pay. If SS will to see this post, she will definitely say, "Hey, i had given you the opportunity but you refused to take it!" My answer, "I had given my feedback to you but with your micro-management style and insecurities, you failed to motivate me to go further. That's your failure and please dun blame it on the company structure!"
Recently, I realised why I m so angry with SS and some of my colleagues. I m happy that I knew the reason and at least, I dun have to carry this toxic feelings inside me. Now, I know that I should just do what is required of me and be open to options, be positive and I m sure better opportunities will come along. Also, at the same time, i must learn how to deal with occassional unreasonable demands/requests from SS, Anna and her gang. By knowing to better deal with them, this will enable me to have a better EQ in handling human relations.
Now, i told myself not to think too much about the future. Just do what is required of me at work, spent more time with my family and improve on the communication channels with PK and also at the same time, if there is any better career opportunities, just go for it... I m sure i will be able to get out from this moody period. That i think will be the best decision.
Family, the need for moving from Redhill to Bedok seems to be more and more obvious. Claire has started her childcare life and the centre is situated a few blocks away from my parents' place. Currently, both of us are staying at my parents' place till Ms. Piggy gets used to childcare life. PK was resistant to the idea of moving to Bedok initially but i highlighted to him about the childcare arrangement and Claire's future education. He has gradually accepted it and due to "face" issues, he has not admitted to me that he is actually tired from all these travelling between Bedok & Redhill.
Myself, I m also tired of the travelling but been telling myself that it is not. As i m afraid that if i admit that it is, i might lose the strength to go on. But I m in a stage of self denial, by admitting it earlier at least, i wont find ways and means to escape from the stress of it! Now, i just have to tell myself that its a temporary situation and it will improve soon!
Work, also dependent on the family factor. I m unhappy in my current working environment as its simply stagnant. No room for growth be it in terms of promotion in duties or pay. If SS will to see this post, she will definitely say, "Hey, i had given you the opportunity but you refused to take it!" My answer, "I had given my feedback to you but with your micro-management style and insecurities, you failed to motivate me to go further. That's your failure and please dun blame it on the company structure!"
Recently, I realised why I m so angry with SS and some of my colleagues. I m happy that I knew the reason and at least, I dun have to carry this toxic feelings inside me. Now, I know that I should just do what is required of me and be open to options, be positive and I m sure better opportunities will come along. Also, at the same time, i must learn how to deal with occassional unreasonable demands/requests from SS, Anna and her gang. By knowing to better deal with them, this will enable me to have a better EQ in handling human relations.
Now, i told myself not to think too much about the future. Just do what is required of me at work, spent more time with my family and improve on the communication channels with PK and also at the same time, if there is any better career opportunities, just go for it... I m sure i will be able to get out from this moody period. That i think will be the best decision.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
All Man are equal but.....
Yesterday, SS did another thing that really angered me. She was forcing us to clear leave and she told us that if we dun clear all the leave, it will be forfeited. I just stopped short of exposing her coz she bought forward one day of leave herself from 2008 to 2009.
Today, was recounting this incident to the one who got promoted. Guess what, she made this statement, "To be fair to SS, she won't allow you to bring forward the leave coz she will have problem getting you folks to clear 30 days of leave!" I gave her the look and she knew she made the wrong statement.
Frankly speaking, all of us in the dept has no issues in clearing leave but the problem lies in SS. There are far too many of instances & incidents that got the dept frustrated over leave clearance with her that I should not comment.
SS always love to use this phrase, "To be fair to the others, blah blah... U can't take leave." But she dun practise what she preached thus double standards. For me, i dun care how she practise double standards but when it comes to leave, which is my entitlement, I really really get very riled up!
Thus i think this phrase is most suitable for her, "All Men are equal but some are more equal than the others." (Extracted from George Orwell's Animal Farm)
Today, was recounting this incident to the one who got promoted. Guess what, she made this statement, "To be fair to SS, she won't allow you to bring forward the leave coz she will have problem getting you folks to clear 30 days of leave!" I gave her the look and she knew she made the wrong statement.
Frankly speaking, all of us in the dept has no issues in clearing leave but the problem lies in SS. There are far too many of instances & incidents that got the dept frustrated over leave clearance with her that I should not comment.
SS always love to use this phrase, "To be fair to the others, blah blah... U can't take leave." But she dun practise what she preached thus double standards. For me, i dun care how she practise double standards but when it comes to leave, which is my entitlement, I really really get very riled up!
Thus i think this phrase is most suitable for her, "All Men are equal but some are more equal than the others." (Extracted from George Orwell's Animal Farm)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sour grapes, sour grapes, sour grapes
Was on MC today due to menstrual cramps. The doctor's advice, to exercise more so that i wont be feeling lousy & in pain.
Just went to check the company email and they made the official announcement of the promotion of my dept colleagues. Frankly speaking, I dun feel good about it and in fact, its SOUR GRAPES cum shitty feeling when the news was first announced last month. In fact, I really want to confront SS on what selection criteria that she has promoted my colleague on but I m afraid to face the truth. Call me a coward or what, I m really afraid and I dun think I want to know either.
With this official announcement, there's no reason that my colleague should complain about lopsided job scope allocation. In fact, she was comparing the duties allocated earlier as compared to now etc etc... I believe the company will compensate her accordingly.
For me, I had accepted the fact, handled it and going to put it down (still trying coz on & off, i will gloat about it.) The next step that I m going to do is to find better opportunities for myself especially I had lost my drive to work in this company. Nothing motivates me now.... Thank god for the support & encouragement that I had been given by my other dept colleagues. They restored my faith in myself and told me that this, "If its meant to be yours, it will be. Dun force it." That strongly encouraged me and I tell myself that the time is not ripe yet. Thus, nothing for me at the moment and my sis is even funnier, she commented that I might be the next one to be promoted to higher level. I almost choked on her compliement!
Anyway, whatever isit... Work still has to be done. Whatever decisions that SS made, i prayed that it wont be extra work for me and frankly speaking, the colleague who got promoted, I have a feeling that her progress might be an exact replica of the drill sergant in my company.
For me, just gotta make the best of my situation and network more with other colleagues in other dept. :) I really wanna see the light sooner at the end of the dark tunnel.
Just went to check the company email and they made the official announcement of the promotion of my dept colleagues. Frankly speaking, I dun feel good about it and in fact, its SOUR GRAPES cum shitty feeling when the news was first announced last month. In fact, I really want to confront SS on what selection criteria that she has promoted my colleague on but I m afraid to face the truth. Call me a coward or what, I m really afraid and I dun think I want to know either.
With this official announcement, there's no reason that my colleague should complain about lopsided job scope allocation. In fact, she was comparing the duties allocated earlier as compared to now etc etc... I believe the company will compensate her accordingly.
For me, I had accepted the fact, handled it and going to put it down (still trying coz on & off, i will gloat about it.) The next step that I m going to do is to find better opportunities for myself especially I had lost my drive to work in this company. Nothing motivates me now.... Thank god for the support & encouragement that I had been given by my other dept colleagues. They restored my faith in myself and told me that this, "If its meant to be yours, it will be. Dun force it." That strongly encouraged me and I tell myself that the time is not ripe yet. Thus, nothing for me at the moment and my sis is even funnier, she commented that I might be the next one to be promoted to higher level. I almost choked on her compliement!
Anyway, whatever isit... Work still has to be done. Whatever decisions that SS made, i prayed that it wont be extra work for me and frankly speaking, the colleague who got promoted, I have a feeling that her progress might be an exact replica of the drill sergant in my company.
For me, just gotta make the best of my situation and network more with other colleagues in other dept. :) I really wanna see the light sooner at the end of the dark tunnel.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Clowns
For the past few days, my colleague has been interviewing potential candidates for the position of the Financial Accountant.
Quite a no of colleagues came up to me and asked me this question,"Your dept hiring ah? I tot headcount freeze = hiring freeze?"
One of them's reaction is even more agitated. He even cited that in HIP (Co's intranet) explicitly stated about the headcount freeze and stuff. Guess he is fed up but who isn't?
In one dept, they hired a foreign import from UK to do a normal executive work. The amount of $$ spent on getting this foreign import is more than hiring a local one.
Another dept, a colleague requested for 4 months unpaid leave to upgrade himself for a Captain course. His boss reply, "4 months of unpaid leave? Might as well resign." The boss' reasoning is that there is a shortage of manpower thus he can't grant him the unpaid leave. Well, alot of us saw this dept's colleagues playing online games & stuff.... Shortage of manpower? Hmm, my colleague resigned and will go for his course soon.
See, all these just made the management looked like clowns. I wonder what other funny stuff they will come up with...
PS: Dept requested for lunch duty to be voided but SS refusing & cite alot of reasons. Me expected that!
Quite a no of colleagues came up to me and asked me this question,"Your dept hiring ah? I tot headcount freeze = hiring freeze?"
One of them's reaction is even more agitated. He even cited that in HIP (Co's intranet) explicitly stated about the headcount freeze and stuff. Guess he is fed up but who isn't?
In one dept, they hired a foreign import from UK to do a normal executive work. The amount of $$ spent on getting this foreign import is more than hiring a local one.
Another dept, a colleague requested for 4 months unpaid leave to upgrade himself for a Captain course. His boss reply, "4 months of unpaid leave? Might as well resign." The boss' reasoning is that there is a shortage of manpower thus he can't grant him the unpaid leave. Well, alot of us saw this dept's colleagues playing online games & stuff.... Shortage of manpower? Hmm, my colleague resigned and will go for his course soon.
See, all these just made the management looked like clowns. I wonder what other funny stuff they will come up with...
PS: Dept requested for lunch duty to be voided but SS refusing & cite alot of reasons. Me expected that!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Phew!
Had a dept meeting to discuss about the handover of roles cum changes in the job scope.
I m really fortunate, my portfolio remains the same and the tough work that I m doing now, there is a back up plan!!! Yeah!
The colleague who got promoted, has plenty of tasks loaded on her and she commented that it seems that SS has dumped almost majority of the colleagues work on her & 2 other colleagues.
My only logical explanation is that SS foresees that my another 2 colleagues & me have the highest possibility of leaving, thus such handover of job scope.
Anyway, I thank god for this.
I m really fortunate, my portfolio remains the same and the tough work that I m doing now, there is a back up plan!!! Yeah!
The colleague who got promoted, has plenty of tasks loaded on her and she commented that it seems that SS has dumped almost majority of the colleagues work on her & 2 other colleagues.
My only logical explanation is that SS foresees that my another 2 colleagues & me have the highest possibility of leaving, thus such handover of job scope.
Anyway, I thank god for this.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
All shook up!
Today is really a big office shake up. Our CFO called for a meeting at 6.20pm and made the below announcements:
1. Foreign import of my dept => Head of Finance (News of head of finance resignation came last Friday during Happy Hour)
2. Colleague N will be taking over the duties of foreign import => CFO mentioned that she is "promoted" makes me wonder is promotion in terms of job scope, pay or level or everything.
3. Colleague G from Finance will be transferred to my dept.
4. They will hire another person to replace colleague G.
My thoughts, mixed feelings on the "promotion" part on Colleague N. On 2nd thoughts, i know where i stand so i know the reason for not "promoting" me. My only concern is work rotation and major shuffle among job duties.... Sianz....
In fact, all these happenings made me more determined to leave the company. I m already panicking inside my heart when i knew the work i done will lead me to nowhere. Looking at how the management does things further disgusted me especially on the headcount freeze & stuff. Imagine they re cutting our pay to cut costs & yet they re talking about replacement? Makes no sense, spending $$ whereby it should not be spending.
PK is very supportive, his advice is for me to get the bonus & leave the company without a job if I really can't take it. During the last interview that i went, the potential employer is quite of sianz to hear about me having to give 2 months notice. Furthermore, resigning now is not a good option coz I need to serve 2 months notice & i will have to forgo my 13th mth AWS too.
Well, i guess i just have to be patient like what ah fry advised and adopt a wait & see approach. :)
1. Foreign import of my dept => Head of Finance (News of head of finance resignation came last Friday during Happy Hour)
2. Colleague N will be taking over the duties of foreign import => CFO mentioned that she is "promoted" makes me wonder is promotion in terms of job scope, pay or level or everything.
3. Colleague G from Finance will be transferred to my dept.
4. They will hire another person to replace colleague G.
My thoughts, mixed feelings on the "promotion" part on Colleague N. On 2nd thoughts, i know where i stand so i know the reason for not "promoting" me. My only concern is work rotation and major shuffle among job duties.... Sianz....
In fact, all these happenings made me more determined to leave the company. I m already panicking inside my heart when i knew the work i done will lead me to nowhere. Looking at how the management does things further disgusted me especially on the headcount freeze & stuff. Imagine they re cutting our pay to cut costs & yet they re talking about replacement? Makes no sense, spending $$ whereby it should not be spending.
PK is very supportive, his advice is for me to get the bonus & leave the company without a job if I really can't take it. During the last interview that i went, the potential employer is quite of sianz to hear about me having to give 2 months notice. Furthermore, resigning now is not a good option coz I need to serve 2 months notice & i will have to forgo my 13th mth AWS too.
Well, i guess i just have to be patient like what ah fry advised and adopt a wait & see approach. :)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Someone from the office
I used to get along ok with this someone from the office - P. P just got promoted to the same level as SS (Smart Superior).
On my way out to lunch, I saw P at the lift lobby. Her fingernails was coated with crystals/stones that sparkled, her diamond rings on both hands also sparkled. At that moment, I was made even more dizzy by the sparkling stones that I really need to put on a pair of sunglasses to block out the glare. She was decked out in labels from head to toes.
Even since she has been promoted to the director level, she has been more flashy than ever in terms of her outward appearance and attitude. The most apt Chinese term to describe her is, "暴发户". I was thinking to myself, "Does power do this to people?" Looking at P's boss, A at Sr Director level doesn't behave in this manner and I still can joke & laugh with her but not P.
P just disgusts me to no point and I must say she is like a lesson for me, to learn how to be humble coz I might turn out to be like P and disgusts others to no point too. Now, I wonder how to reach the level like A?
On my way out to lunch, I saw P at the lift lobby. Her fingernails was coated with crystals/stones that sparkled, her diamond rings on both hands also sparkled. At that moment, I was made even more dizzy by the sparkling stones that I really need to put on a pair of sunglasses to block out the glare. She was decked out in labels from head to toes.
Even since she has been promoted to the director level, she has been more flashy than ever in terms of her outward appearance and attitude. The most apt Chinese term to describe her is, "暴发户". I was thinking to myself, "Does power do this to people?" Looking at P's boss, A at Sr Director level doesn't behave in this manner and I still can joke & laugh with her but not P.
P just disgusts me to no point and I must say she is like a lesson for me, to learn how to be humble coz I might turn out to be like P and disgusts others to no point too. Now, I wonder how to reach the level like A?
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