haha.. i am awake at 8.30am. Awoken by an sms from a friend.
I login to msn and was asked to rest more, its a no work day.
But i guess, its ok. I have about 8 more days to sleep all i want! haha
Not many can have such a freedom. Esp hard to come by during this economy crisis
Anyway, i'll enjoy the time i have. Before 6th Apr. My next challenge!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Last day
Yesterday was my last day at work. It was a weird feeling. Prior to the last day, i was counting down the days in my msn. Last 5 days. last 4 days....
Till the last day at work, i was counting down. I wasnt really glad to leave or looking forward to the last day as there wasnt a strong push factor that makes me want to leave my workplace that soon.
But it was a good choice i made. At times, when one is too used to or comfortable at a place, our growth stagnant. By saying growth, it might not mean having opportunities to grow. But i meant the pace i set for myself.
I used to have a strong urge to do things. But i realised that as days passed, i was slowing myself down. The urge for growth was not as great. I was still doing my stuff, but doing the bare minimum. I would still reply emails, push for partners to correct their workflow but the feeling was different.
I know that i need to go. And having yet another opportunity helps me to make my decision.
It was a better offer, a new environment, a new setup.
I would not know if its a good step until i try. And i did.
Amazingly, i did not even sign the contract for the new job prior tendering my resignation. Somehow, i have a feeling that it'll be ok. Friends and loved ones around me urge me to have things settled as soon as possible. To protect our own well being.
For me, I felt that i'm in safe hands. What can happened? The most, i'll be without a job. If that really happens, yes, i'll be financially tight. But I would have learn something. That the new company is not worth me working for it.
Sounds too hopeful or naive huh? But at times, when we try too hard to make things work or gets it done, there is something missing in that.
Anyway, i was trying to tie up my loose ends at work, lunch, then finish with my colleague L who is taking over me, go for my exit interview, take photos with colleagues and bid goodbye. Meet my bf and enjoy a good show at the esplanade.
The day wasnt as smooth or relax as i thought. L was nervous i felt, asking me questions i couldnt answer and y would i have all the answers? She was panicky at my departure. Afterall, she was a project manager too long that she prolly couldnt be technical or in depth any faster. It din help when i've set a benchmark for the role.
I was and am a technical person. Someone that can go into the details and be very technical about the things i do. I helped and pave the way for the people that i worked with, but might have set a tough path for L.
I guess, it wasnt my problem anymore and she will be alright in time. Sooner or later. She'll be fine.
My exit interview was ok. Quick and pretty simple. I expected the things i would face. Signing a document i never believe in but just for clearance sake, its ok. I took photos with all my colleagues (i try to) and say goodbye. Teared a little when one of them tear. But all in all, it was good. It was a good feeling to receive well wishes from people.
Together with the well wishes, photos, and some gifts i received, i left the place i worked for 5+ years. All happened on the 26Mar09.
Goodbye. And look forward to the new challenge ahead.
Till the last day at work, i was counting down. I wasnt really glad to leave or looking forward to the last day as there wasnt a strong push factor that makes me want to leave my workplace that soon.
But it was a good choice i made. At times, when one is too used to or comfortable at a place, our growth stagnant. By saying growth, it might not mean having opportunities to grow. But i meant the pace i set for myself.
I used to have a strong urge to do things. But i realised that as days passed, i was slowing myself down. The urge for growth was not as great. I was still doing my stuff, but doing the bare minimum. I would still reply emails, push for partners to correct their workflow but the feeling was different.
I know that i need to go. And having yet another opportunity helps me to make my decision.
It was a better offer, a new environment, a new setup.
I would not know if its a good step until i try. And i did.
Amazingly, i did not even sign the contract for the new job prior tendering my resignation. Somehow, i have a feeling that it'll be ok. Friends and loved ones around me urge me to have things settled as soon as possible. To protect our own well being.
For me, I felt that i'm in safe hands. What can happened? The most, i'll be without a job. If that really happens, yes, i'll be financially tight. But I would have learn something. That the new company is not worth me working for it.
Sounds too hopeful or naive huh? But at times, when we try too hard to make things work or gets it done, there is something missing in that.
Anyway, i was trying to tie up my loose ends at work, lunch, then finish with my colleague L who is taking over me, go for my exit interview, take photos with colleagues and bid goodbye. Meet my bf and enjoy a good show at the esplanade.
The day wasnt as smooth or relax as i thought. L was nervous i felt, asking me questions i couldnt answer and y would i have all the answers? She was panicky at my departure. Afterall, she was a project manager too long that she prolly couldnt be technical or in depth any faster. It din help when i've set a benchmark for the role.
I was and am a technical person. Someone that can go into the details and be very technical about the things i do. I helped and pave the way for the people that i worked with, but might have set a tough path for L.
I guess, it wasnt my problem anymore and she will be alright in time. Sooner or later. She'll be fine.
My exit interview was ok. Quick and pretty simple. I expected the things i would face. Signing a document i never believe in but just for clearance sake, its ok. I took photos with all my colleagues (i try to) and say goodbye. Teared a little when one of them tear. But all in all, it was good. It was a good feeling to receive well wishes from people.
Together with the well wishes, photos, and some gifts i received, i left the place i worked for 5+ years. All happened on the 26Mar09.
Goodbye. And look forward to the new challenge ahead.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Jing's married video
I'm soo happy for her. After all the heartbreaks and jerks, im soo glad she find one that she can settle down with and is happy to be in love. Love can be soo simple at times..
Thursday, March 12, 2009
My resignation
After much thinking, i've finally decided to leave this company. Use this word finally seems like i'm sooo eager to leave. On the contrary, I'm happy to leave SG office. Though i've technically left SG office as i'm in my new role in the Aspac office, there seem to be hidden strings attached. Could be due to the convenience of having me around, i feel im being taken advantage of at times.
My first resgination experience was scary. I type the letter and printed the letter at home. The letter was dated 27February. Then decided to submit the letter on the 26th. I took the letter, shivered and went into Derick, my boss's room.
Told him i needed to speak to him and that i needed to close the door.
I then told him i have a bomb for him and passed him the letter, in a traditional white envelope.
He had a "Oh no" face and quietly read through the letter.
I talk about my decision. Why i wanted to go and how it has got nothing to do with the current job.
He was concerned, if my decision was a good move. I told him where im going and we discuss about it. I told him my increment and how the entire package was liked.
We then ended the conversation on a good note and he had to talk to his boss about it.
I went lunch. I wasnt too stable. Had an urge to cry. I was sad. Im leaving a nice boss and placing myself in a unknown situation.
The minute i was back from lunch, an Australia vendor msn me. She knows about it. News spread fast. Real fast.
They are sad that i'm leaveing. And of cos, the standard question of where im going.
I chose who i want to tell on my next destination. But i din really feel that i needed to hide from anyone.
The next few days, once my resignation was confirmed, i ping people in the Singapore office. Some were happy for me, some were sad but still happy for me and some just want my contact in case they need to look for me.
It was ok. I could deal with all such reactions.
After coming 6 years in this company, i felt i've seen and learnt a lot. I've grown, very much. And am very pleased that my next company appreciates people with talent. I'm not saying im really talented, but at least, the way my next company work is structured in the sense that they reward people accordingly to their effort.
Im looking forward to my next challenge, the biggest in my 5 years in the society. And counting my days in the current.
Ganbatte!!!
My first resgination experience was scary. I type the letter and printed the letter at home. The letter was dated 27February. Then decided to submit the letter on the 26th. I took the letter, shivered and went into Derick, my boss's room.
Told him i needed to speak to him and that i needed to close the door.
I then told him i have a bomb for him and passed him the letter, in a traditional white envelope.
He had a "Oh no" face and quietly read through the letter.
I talk about my decision. Why i wanted to go and how it has got nothing to do with the current job.
He was concerned, if my decision was a good move. I told him where im going and we discuss about it. I told him my increment and how the entire package was liked.
We then ended the conversation on a good note and he had to talk to his boss about it.
I went lunch. I wasnt too stable. Had an urge to cry. I was sad. Im leaving a nice boss and placing myself in a unknown situation.
The minute i was back from lunch, an Australia vendor msn me. She knows about it. News spread fast. Real fast.
They are sad that i'm leaveing. And of cos, the standard question of where im going.
I chose who i want to tell on my next destination. But i din really feel that i needed to hide from anyone.
The next few days, once my resignation was confirmed, i ping people in the Singapore office. Some were happy for me, some were sad but still happy for me and some just want my contact in case they need to look for me.
It was ok. I could deal with all such reactions.
After coming 6 years in this company, i felt i've seen and learnt a lot. I've grown, very much. And am very pleased that my next company appreciates people with talent. I'm not saying im really talented, but at least, the way my next company work is structured in the sense that they reward people accordingly to their effort.
Im looking forward to my next challenge, the biggest in my 5 years in the society. And counting my days in the current.
Ganbatte!!!
Monday, March 09, 2009
Efficiency - where has it gone to?
A hotelier called to arrange a visit to our office. I took the message and call the team in-charge of the client.
She told me hoteliers need to go direct to our MICE team to arrange for meeting
I ping the MICE gal and guess what she say?
"I can't allow the visit till they sign up for our XXX program. she probably got to call me to arrange for that"
I went, "Then now what? I have to call her to tell her?"
She goes "Preferably, I don't wanna look desperate for her to sign up. so u got to help me by asking her to make arrangement with me first"
What the hell....
I shall just pass the call next time. Soo much for taking a message.
She told me hoteliers need to go direct to our MICE team to arrange for meeting
I ping the MICE gal and guess what she say?
"I can't allow the visit till they sign up for our XXX program. she probably got to call me to arrange for that"
I went, "Then now what? I have to call her to tell her?"
She goes "Preferably, I don't wanna look desperate for her to sign up. so u got to help me by asking her to make arrangement with me first"
What the hell....
I shall just pass the call next time. Soo much for taking a message.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
PK - 梁靜茹 and 曹格
Nice song....interesting lyrics...
PK
曲：曹格
詞：姚若龍
（男）你有堅持的事情
我也有我的個性
這次不讓你 （女）這次不讓你（男）call我兄弟飆歌去
（女）跟兩個人有關係
你卻一個人決定
情緒谷底 約好姊妹喝香檳
（男）最恨別人對我不相信
（女）我嚮往的親密是一起做決定
（男）干涉太多是囚禁
（女）溝通太少是疏離
（合）愛有千百萬種定義
（女）三天不聯絡 和解要被動
（男）不談對錯 假裝沒冷戰過
（合）想在愛裏當主key 要搶到麥克風
（女）三天淚狂流 殘局你來收
（男）雖然心疼 不能攤手低頭
（合）心思拉扯中 PK寂寞
PK
曲：曹格
詞：姚若龍
（男）你有堅持的事情
我也有我的個性
這次不讓你 （女）這次不讓你（男）call我兄弟飆歌去
（女）跟兩個人有關係
你卻一個人決定
情緒谷底 約好姊妹喝香檳
（男）最恨別人對我不相信
（女）我嚮往的親密是一起做決定
（男）干涉太多是囚禁
（女）溝通太少是疏離
（合）愛有千百萬種定義
（女）三天不聯絡 和解要被動
（男）不談對錯 假裝沒冷戰過
（合）想在愛裏當主key 要搶到麥克風
（女）三天淚狂流 殘局你來收
（男）雖然心疼 不能攤手低頭
（合）心思拉扯中 PK寂寞
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