Bye B ~
After working in a group with strong bad vibe, I finally get to work in a perfect group. There are only 4 of us. My co-workers are responsible and most importantly, FUNNY! We just click. (Believe it or not, I'm actually the boring one here! =P) I just love them! =D It has been my best 2 months at work for a very long time, until I hit a road block...
One of the buddies ("B") has personality crush with our boss since Day 1, and hasn't be able to work out their differences. I was surprised (yet honoured) that I was the first one to know that he is thinking of leaving. I was so sad, but I remain hopeful that things can improve.
Things get a little more complicated when I learned that our boss might be actually trying to push him out because he might be only used for transition purpose (we're a new dept). I was upset at something our boss said during our team meeting, because it is quite disrespective to my buddy. That was the final sign that my B decided to quit, and he did. He resigned the next day.
I'm sad that a nice guy was treated badly, and start to question my boss' motives. Can I trust my boss? Or is it simply too much to ask? Would she look out for me in the future? Can she accept people with different opinion? Or would she only like me if I do what she said?
I've be able to link up my experience at work to my church life in the past. So what is this telling me? hmmm......
Although answers are still to be found, but one thing for sure is that I'm going to miss my B. A LOT! Actually, we (the rest of the group) start missing him already. =(
Labels: Zoo life
It's called a BREAK UP because it's BROKEN
Although I was a book lover when I was younger, I haven't really want to dive into any book after I completed my professional study, simply because I felt I had enough of reading. Then I prayed for my passion to read last year because I want to grow, to be more matured.
I start to wander into bookstores and this book caught my eye. (OK! Yes, it's because it's hot pink and the picture is cute... =P) The title sounds funny, so I decided to read it. (For those of you rushing to a phone - don't worry! I am not having a break up.)
It's written by 2 non-Christians, but I think their recommendations of how to get over a breakup are good. I evaluate what I have done in my last break-up to see if I did any of the "don't", I haven't find any so far. ^0^
My favourite chapter is Chapter 4, "If you mention his name one more time....Your friends are going to break up with you too." Here is what the authors said, "Friends' love and companionship can be a beacon during your darkest hours - but believe us when we say that those beacons can go out. You want to take care of your friendships during this time, even as they are taking care of you. When you're on the other side, there's nothing worse than enduing the relentless chatter of the breakup-obsessed friend who doesn't listen to you or take your advice. Here's the thing to remember about your friends - they want you to be happy. They want you to be in a good, loving, and healthy relationship that inspires you to be the best you that you can be, not one that is difficult and painful. What's more, your friends can see your ex and your relationship for what it was - warts and all - and they probably aren't buying the rewritten version of the perfect love that you're pining over."
I was truly grateful for having my supportive friends when I was hurt. If it wasn't because of God, I don't think I'll have so much friends in my life. The taste of beacon was great, and I still haven't run out of beacon to this date. =)
Labels: Useless thougths
Living the Dream
I attended the concert on Feb 24/07 to support the ministry. I think most of the people were really impressed by the talent of the youth, especially one of the singer/ song writers. But I couldn't help but wondering if this is what the singer/ song writer want to hear? Instead of prising his music talent/ final products, shouldn't we be focusing on who is behind all this? The Almighty One who gave him the talent? A living proof that if we are willing to be used by God, HE will take us to all sort of high places? To reach the unreachable?
I don't want people to see me, but I want people to see through me.
Labels: Reflection
My new job
I'm almost a month into my new job. The company culture is very different from a big bank. I get to speak to senior management directly; I control my own timeline, which will be more reasonable; haven't have much overtime (my team mate told me no one brings work home in here. Well, I know my boss does because I gave her homework for the past 2 weekends. =P)
My team mates are great to work with, smart and funny. =) I'm loving it up to now.
The new challenge I have is multitasking. Since I control my own timeline, but I have to provide several deliverable within the same period of time. Given that I'm a one minded person, it has been tough. Especially when I have to do a lot of co-ordination with clients to get my work done. The other challenge is of course, how to manage my new boss, a typical type A personality. =)
I'm happy at work right now and I truly hope it will stay that way. (As you know, I'm a natural born auditor. Always find something wrong out of a perfect picture. =P)
Labels: Useless thougths
