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.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Indian cuisine today...
I can't believe it myself...
I had Indian Cuisine for 2 meals today, Lunch & dinner.
Lunch was Indian Vegetarian at Amara Hotel Food Court. It was a farewell treat for my colleague, L. He is leaving the company to pursue his Sea Captain course. It was my first time trying it and it gave me a good impression as it was not oily & greasy as the usual Chicken Biryani I had in those Indian Food stalls.
L was surprised that it was my first time having it and he was relieved to know that i enjoy it very much. We chatted about work, family and stuff. We shared similar views on our company's management and he even told me about this nickname given to one of the colleagues. From him, i learnt quite a couple of things and this will help me in my work experience in dealing with people.
Dinner was at Tiffin Room, Raffles hotel. As PK was a Feed at Raffles Gourmet card member, the compliementary voucher was buffet at Tiffin Room or Bar & Billard Room at Raffles Hotel. We decided to give Tiffin Room a try since Bar & Billard Room's buffet is CMI. Quoting PK's words, "To try ATAS curry!"
Well, the ambience was good and the food was good too especially the Tomato Soup that they had at the buffet, its something like Tom Yum (slightly spicy) while at the same time hearty... good for the rainy weather. Basically, the variety is not as much as those normal buffet but it gives u an insight on the North Indian food from appetitisers to main course to desserts.
The desserts we tried, i must say is really an acquired taste and it s either too sweet or too bland for most of it. PK & I loved the Indian style ice cream but we concluded that we won't go for the 2nd time unless its a treat! :P
For me, as usual after each Indian food meal, I will have the runs and that explains why I wont go for Indian food. :)
I had Indian Cuisine for 2 meals today, Lunch & dinner.
Lunch was Indian Vegetarian at Amara Hotel Food Court. It was a farewell treat for my colleague, L. He is leaving the company to pursue his Sea Captain course. It was my first time trying it and it gave me a good impression as it was not oily & greasy as the usual Chicken Biryani I had in those Indian Food stalls.
L was surprised that it was my first time having it and he was relieved to know that i enjoy it very much. We chatted about work, family and stuff. We shared similar views on our company's management and he even told me about this nickname given to one of the colleagues. From him, i learnt quite a couple of things and this will help me in my work experience in dealing with people.
Dinner was at Tiffin Room, Raffles hotel. As PK was a Feed at Raffles Gourmet card member, the compliementary voucher was buffet at Tiffin Room or Bar & Billard Room at Raffles Hotel. We decided to give Tiffin Room a try since Bar & Billard Room's buffet is CMI. Quoting PK's words, "To try ATAS curry!"
Well, the ambience was good and the food was good too especially the Tomato Soup that they had at the buffet, its something like Tom Yum (slightly spicy) while at the same time hearty... good for the rainy weather. Basically, the variety is not as much as those normal buffet but it gives u an insight on the North Indian food from appetitisers to main course to desserts.
The desserts we tried, i must say is really an acquired taste and it s either too sweet or too bland for most of it. PK & I loved the Indian style ice cream but we concluded that we won't go for the 2nd time unless its a treat! :P
For me, as usual after each Indian food meal, I will have the runs and that explains why I wont go for Indian food. :)
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.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Home Projects!!!
Below is a list of home projects that I hoped to achieve!
1. Wall sticker decoration in Claire's room - Just done it with 90% of the work done by PK, he is better in this than me!
2. Storeroom reorganisation - Yesterday, my PT cleaning lady helped me clear out some of the stuff. Now the remaining portion is to reorganise the things so that the storeroom dun looked as if the stuff will topple on you anytime!
3. Wardrobe clearance - My wardrobe is in a mess and i need to throw or give away those clothes that i can't wear but in good condition.
4. Kitchen reorganisation - The stuff are lying all over the place even though i have storage space for them.
5. To paint Ms. Piggy's table & chairs in another colour - Optional project.
1. Wall sticker decoration in Claire's room - Just done it with 90% of the work done by PK, he is better in this than me!
2. Storeroom reorganisation - Yesterday, my PT cleaning lady helped me clear out some of the stuff. Now the remaining portion is to reorganise the things so that the storeroom dun looked as if the stuff will topple on you anytime!
3. Wardrobe clearance - My wardrobe is in a mess and i need to throw or give away those clothes that i can't wear but in good condition.
4. Kitchen reorganisation - The stuff are lying all over the place even though i have storage space for them.
5. To paint Ms. Piggy's table & chairs in another colour - Optional project.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Claire in HK
Claire is starting to get used to the life in HK now.
First day, she was in HK. She wailed upon reaching HK Aunt's home & she only stopped when she stepped into her room. As that was the room she had stayed before in March. During the 1st day there, the elders DUN DARE to lecture her & give in to her whims as they re afraid of her crying for us, the parents.
So in the end, she literally challenged the elders by defying them. HK Aunt climbed onto a make shift ladder (a chair with a stool on it) to get the blankets & stuff for them. Ms. Piggy immediately climbed onto it the moment she saw HK Aunt on it. HK Aunt was desparately shouting for HK Uncle to get Claire off the chair. Somehow, HK Uncle din catch it. The situation was so hilarious that HK Aunt just broke off laughing while at the same time worried for Claire's safety.
During my conversation with Piglet these few days, she will pout & looks about to cry whenever she heard my voice. The ultimate was on the 2nd day, PK told her to sing the "I love you" song from Barney. She immediately pouted & wanted to cry. True enough, that night she woke up crying for us and Mum has to pacify her.
Mum told me that she is getting used to the life in HK, whenever Claire mentioned about me, Mum will tell her that I m working. Occassionally, she will utter this phrase, "Mama, working.
For me, i missed her like crazy but without her around gives the time to declutter my place. I have project Storeroom, Wardroom & photographs printing lined up to do. Plus, it also allows PK & I to have some couple time together. Though PK doesn't have any outwardly shown appearance of missing Ms. Claire. I know that he misses her too... coz at the Airport send off, he was trying so hard to get her to kiss him!
First day, she was in HK. She wailed upon reaching HK Aunt's home & she only stopped when she stepped into her room. As that was the room she had stayed before in March. During the 1st day there, the elders DUN DARE to lecture her & give in to her whims as they re afraid of her crying for us, the parents.
So in the end, she literally challenged the elders by defying them. HK Aunt climbed onto a make shift ladder (a chair with a stool on it) to get the blankets & stuff for them. Ms. Piggy immediately climbed onto it the moment she saw HK Aunt on it. HK Aunt was desparately shouting for HK Uncle to get Claire off the chair. Somehow, HK Uncle din catch it. The situation was so hilarious that HK Aunt just broke off laughing while at the same time worried for Claire's safety.
During my conversation with Piglet these few days, she will pout & looks about to cry whenever she heard my voice. The ultimate was on the 2nd day, PK told her to sing the "I love you" song from Barney. She immediately pouted & wanted to cry. True enough, that night she woke up crying for us and Mum has to pacify her.
Mum told me that she is getting used to the life in HK, whenever Claire mentioned about me, Mum will tell her that I m working. Occassionally, she will utter this phrase, "Mama, working.
For me, i missed her like crazy but without her around gives the time to declutter my place. I have project Storeroom, Wardroom & photographs printing lined up to do. Plus, it also allows PK & I to have some couple time together. Though PK doesn't have any outwardly shown appearance of missing Ms. Claire. I know that he misses her too... coz at the Airport send off, he was trying so hard to get her to kiss him!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Sending Ms Claire off
Ms Piggy & Mum flown off this morning to HK.When we reached Changi Airport T3 this morning, we were in for a shock! The internet check in queue was snaking! So, Mum queued while we checked for other counters for check in. Upon confirmation, that is the only counter! :(
Fortunately, a SQ staff diverted us to the check in counters for Business Class! It was no joke, different flight classes of check in counters had different decor. For Economy class, it was plain & simple! For Biz, there was a blue carpet in front of the counter BUT for First Class, it was RED CARPET!!!
They are supposed to fly there on last Saturday but with everyone sick upon our return from KL. Their trip was postponed till this morning, they will be in HK for at least 3 weeks. (Ya, 3 weeks of holiday for me!)
But i will miss Ms Piggy terribly, in fact my eyes teared when I saw her going into the departure hall! Mum teased me by saying, "Aiya, if u miss her, just bring her back home lah... Dun let her go!" I almost forgotten to give the 顺风 angbao to Ms. Claire, lucky Mum caught my signal & U-turn to get the angbao from me before heading to the immigration!
Mum called me earlier to inform me of their arrival in HK (Auntie's place). She told me about their flight to HK. Ms Claire was quite steady and behaved like a seasoned traveller. She never cry during take off or landing but her tears started rolling seeing my HK Aunt!
Well, as much as i will miss Claire terribly but it will be another break for me!
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