Met Benny this afternoon while on my way to the gym. He is still an auditor but has joined another firm. However, i can see that he is not too happy with the switch. He is worried he had to start all over again as auditor requires experience. Not the 1 or 2 year kind, maybe more. Promotion takes place if they stay long enough.
His first question to me was, are you happy with your job? I was stunned for a minute when he threw me that question. Next he proceeded and said, since i am in a different field, i must have love this job very much. I was stunned for the second time. I din gave him a direct answer but honestly, i din hate this job as much as i did when i first started.
Jun was right too. She said i dun like sales. If that is the case, why put myself in a difficult position becos of money? Of course i am not saying money is not impt, but do something that u really enjoy. So the million dollar question, Am i happy now?
ANS: YES
Despite earning much lower than my peers, i am living a wonderful lifestyle. I dun have to work like 12 hours a day. No phone calls from customers or customers' complaints. Although i have almost zero oppt to go overseas for work, i can still go on vacations. Remember, going overseas for vacation is different from travelling abroad for business. More importantly, once i am back home, i can forget abt work and never need to bring work home. (at least for now)
Come to think of it, i am very satisfied with the job(except pay). Even if i want to switch job, i should opt something related or similar. Hopping on to a higher pay job does not equate happiness. I have think it thru. Will still look for greener pasture but something that i like. hee...
Anyway, the big day is here. Yes, Nomination Day. Going to be very busy from then. All the best to the candidates who run for the election. We shall know whether the people in white will garner stronger mandate this time!
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Monday, April 24, 2006
Shock n Disbelief
Many unexpected turn of things happened today. First, tuition was cancelled cos the kid having a test on monday. So packed my stuff and headed to the gym. When i arrived at PF branch in Caltex House, i realise i din have my membership card with me. I stood at the entrance for a min, trying to recollect if i left it at home or i left it at suntec branch on my last visit.
Think think think. I called Suntec branch to check. The receptionist told me they din have my card. So i tot the card may still be in the locker that i used. I rushed down to Suntec to check. My card is not there. MISSING! Panic, i headed home to see if it was there. Was very pissed cos i run ard like a mad man.
I was worried if i dropped the card or something. Then, i would have to make a replacement card n go thru all that hassle. Fire burnt strongly at that point in time. Waited for the free shuttle service, aiyoh, so suay, became the last guy who could not board the bus. I waited 15 mins for nothing. Shit. I have to wait for the next bus. By then, i started cursing.
Very angry. Wasted my time for nothing. Reached home an hour later, n found my card resting comfortably in my shirt's pocket. Argh.... Really bodoh... Jun called and msg to see if i am ok. I din know wat to say, keep blaming myself. Fortunately, she came over.
My anger subsided when i saw her. hahaha... The power of love. When u are in the midst of anger and confused state, a fairy appear right in front of you, everything just melted. ha... Kept cool. Spoke to her. She bought a new handphone. Nice phone and hope she is adapting it fine. Afterall, it's a switch from Nokia.
Checked my email just now. Received an email from a sec friend. OMG! He participated in Mister Singapore 2006, a manhunt contest. Wah... Cant believe. He was an introvert during sec school days. He is now so daring to participate in such event. Anyway, doing some publicity for him. Pls vote for Roy, Marine Parade representative. Your vote is greatly appreciated.
website: http://www.mistersingapore.org/mistersingapore/Contestants/contestants.htm
Shall do more publicity for him. ha....
Think think think. I called Suntec branch to check. The receptionist told me they din have my card. So i tot the card may still be in the locker that i used. I rushed down to Suntec to check. My card is not there. MISSING! Panic, i headed home to see if it was there. Was very pissed cos i run ard like a mad man.
I was worried if i dropped the card or something. Then, i would have to make a replacement card n go thru all that hassle. Fire burnt strongly at that point in time. Waited for the free shuttle service, aiyoh, so suay, became the last guy who could not board the bus. I waited 15 mins for nothing. Shit. I have to wait for the next bus. By then, i started cursing.
Very angry. Wasted my time for nothing. Reached home an hour later, n found my card resting comfortably in my shirt's pocket. Argh.... Really bodoh... Jun called and msg to see if i am ok. I din know wat to say, keep blaming myself. Fortunately, she came over.
My anger subsided when i saw her. hahaha... The power of love. When u are in the midst of anger and confused state, a fairy appear right in front of you, everything just melted. ha... Kept cool. Spoke to her. She bought a new handphone. Nice phone and hope she is adapting it fine. Afterall, it's a switch from Nokia.
Checked my email just now. Received an email from a sec friend. OMG! He participated in Mister Singapore 2006, a manhunt contest. Wah... Cant believe. He was an introvert during sec school days. He is now so daring to participate in such event. Anyway, doing some publicity for him. Pls vote for Roy, Marine Parade representative. Your vote is greatly appreciated.
website: http://www.mistersingapore.org/mistersingapore/Contestants/contestants.htm
Shall do more publicity for him. ha....
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Mixed feelings
Wat a wonderful nite at Dbl O. Met many classmates and friends from secondary school to university. Eric and gang was there, Ziyi n her friends were present too. Wat a surprise! As for regulars, Jaden is not here. However, pple like chicken buttock, ta yan zang plus the maid were there. Fun! Real fun!
Anyway, i received a shocking news from my colleague this evening. An ex-colleague of mine passed away yesterday. I got a shock of my life cos he is very young, probably older than me by 2 or 3 years old. I remembered i clubbed with him once at the countdown party in Expo early this year. Now, he is gone. Quite sad to hear the news.
Then, Gavin told me Ed found a new job. High pay job n relocating himself back to Thailand (his dream). He has now become a sales manager. I really envy him lor. Can find so good lobang. I asked myself, wat have i achieve so far? Would i want to stay in an operation job that pays little?
Ed once told me, if possible, switch to a sales job. Prospects are better, pay higher. Unlike operation job, tasks are mandune, pay are miserable. I got to agree. We graduated from the same school, me equipped with better results, but end up with lower pay. Cant believe wor.
I enjoy the life i am leading now. Of course, who will resist the temptation of a job that pays u better? I am reconsidering if i should really switch field. It is still not too late to change if i decide to do it. But then, i am not sure if i am the sales type. Been searching for new jobs all these while, however, no reply as far as i know. Hmm... My credentials are not good or more room for improvment? Dun know leh...
Praying hard tat new oppt will knock on my door soon. I hope to hear more good news after my trip from US. Peace out!
Anyway, i received a shocking news from my colleague this evening. An ex-colleague of mine passed away yesterday. I got a shock of my life cos he is very young, probably older than me by 2 or 3 years old. I remembered i clubbed with him once at the countdown party in Expo early this year. Now, he is gone. Quite sad to hear the news.
Then, Gavin told me Ed found a new job. High pay job n relocating himself back to Thailand (his dream). He has now become a sales manager. I really envy him lor. Can find so good lobang. I asked myself, wat have i achieve so far? Would i want to stay in an operation job that pays little?
Ed once told me, if possible, switch to a sales job. Prospects are better, pay higher. Unlike operation job, tasks are mandune, pay are miserable. I got to agree. We graduated from the same school, me equipped with better results, but end up with lower pay. Cant believe wor.
I enjoy the life i am leading now. Of course, who will resist the temptation of a job that pays u better? I am reconsidering if i should really switch field. It is still not too late to change if i decide to do it. But then, i am not sure if i am the sales type. Been searching for new jobs all these while, however, no reply as far as i know. Hmm... My credentials are not good or more room for improvment? Dun know leh...
Praying hard tat new oppt will knock on my door soon. I hope to hear more good news after my trip from US. Peace out!
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Naive Past
Wanted to call it a day for bed when i came across this blog that mentioned abt his naive past. Well, i had some naive n silly tots too. haha... When u were young, u tend to dream more. (i still have dreams too) ha...
Anyway, wat were you doing n thinking while you were 18? I think most of us are studying. Yep, i was struggling very hard in SP. I remembered during those days when i "forced" myself to study extremely hard to secure a place in university. Yes i did it. However, it has been very tough on me.
I have this silly idea to envy hawkers or even bus drivers during tat time. I mean they dun hv to study exams and can earn money. Come to think of it, it was really silly. hahaha... Oh yes, i recalled there was a time when i was so mad abt radio. Always attend their roadshows, birthday bash and even WOW guang bo che from 933.
Ken and i became very good friends since then. We always go after stars, get free tickets. Trying so hard to see stars like Zoe, Fann, Taiwanese Singers etc. aiyoh... so silly. That's probably the most naive thing. Other than tat, it was study study study. Like a bookworm. Probably that's why i prefer to work than study. Think over studied. ha...
My life circled ard schoolwork (role of a student, so nothing wrong. ha) and radio. Strange, i wasnt sporty, no ball games. I wasnt into clubbing too, picked up only at an old age. haiz. Travelling was not in my list too. KTV was exp tat time, voice just changed and my mum asked me to take care. Seldom watch movie. The only luxury is irc. Internet just started! yes. That's it.
I think most of the time was spent at home. Think my hobby was studying and radio. Boring rite? I even record my voice on my pager,ha. Remember those days when pple leave voice msgs on pager, there will be a welcome note? So i change the welcome note to my voice with the song "guang dao zhi lian" as background. Think i am over crazy with radio. hahahah......
Pretty silly! It's fun lar. Everyone has their naive past. Things have changed over the years as you grow older. I like to live life to the fullest. Do watever i can when i am still young! I dun want to live in regret when i grow old. I want to live in good memories of the past. hee...
A colleague once said i know to enjoy life. (READ: Do things u like to do) Even if the day come to an end, i have nothing to lose. Yes. That is wat i want to achieve. I dun want to tell pple "hey i had a meaningless life".
Anyway, wat were you doing n thinking while you were 18? I think most of us are studying. Yep, i was struggling very hard in SP. I remembered during those days when i "forced" myself to study extremely hard to secure a place in university. Yes i did it. However, it has been very tough on me.
I have this silly idea to envy hawkers or even bus drivers during tat time. I mean they dun hv to study exams and can earn money. Come to think of it, it was really silly. hahaha... Oh yes, i recalled there was a time when i was so mad abt radio. Always attend their roadshows, birthday bash and even WOW guang bo che from 933.
Ken and i became very good friends since then. We always go after stars, get free tickets. Trying so hard to see stars like Zoe, Fann, Taiwanese Singers etc. aiyoh... so silly. That's probably the most naive thing. Other than tat, it was study study study. Like a bookworm. Probably that's why i prefer to work than study. Think over studied. ha...
My life circled ard schoolwork (role of a student, so nothing wrong. ha) and radio. Strange, i wasnt sporty, no ball games. I wasnt into clubbing too, picked up only at an old age. haiz. Travelling was not in my list too. KTV was exp tat time, voice just changed and my mum asked me to take care. Seldom watch movie. The only luxury is irc. Internet just started! yes. That's it.
I think most of the time was spent at home. Think my hobby was studying and radio. Boring rite? I even record my voice on my pager,ha. Remember those days when pple leave voice msgs on pager, there will be a welcome note? So i change the welcome note to my voice with the song "guang dao zhi lian" as background. Think i am over crazy with radio. hahahah......
Pretty silly! It's fun lar. Everyone has their naive past. Things have changed over the years as you grow older. I like to live life to the fullest. Do watever i can when i am still young! I dun want to live in regret when i grow old. I want to live in good memories of the past. hee...
A colleague once said i know to enjoy life. (READ: Do things u like to do) Even if the day come to an end, i have nothing to lose. Yes. That is wat i want to achieve. I dun want to tell pple "hey i had a meaningless life".
Friday, April 21, 2006
Writ of Election
Yes, President SR Nathan has finally dissolved parliament to pave way for the upcoming general election. Everyone heave a sigh of relieve when the actual announcement was made. That means, we can go on leave and enjoy our holiday in June! No worries. I guess no one will want to be called back from their holidays.
The time frame for this year's election has been long. It started brewing from the start of this year. Initially, most pple guess it will take place in March. However, DPM Wong Kan Seng came forward and confirm that election will take place after the 1st quarter of the year. And he is right!
There are more than enough time this round for the opposition to field more candidates. Voters do have a choice now. I guess, most voters preferably young voters will want to see more opposition. However, during polling day, things turn out otherwise. ha.. This shows how indecisive some pple can be. well well...
Get ready for the polling day in May 6. You may get a chance to hear a different voice if u like. Or stick to the pple in white who has always bring us prosperity and stability. It's your choice!
The time frame for this year's election has been long. It started brewing from the start of this year. Initially, most pple guess it will take place in March. However, DPM Wong Kan Seng came forward and confirm that election will take place after the 1st quarter of the year. And he is right!
There are more than enough time this round for the opposition to field more candidates. Voters do have a choice now. I guess, most voters preferably young voters will want to see more opposition. However, during polling day, things turn out otherwise. ha.. This shows how indecisive some pple can be. well well...
Get ready for the polling day in May 6. You may get a chance to hear a different voice if u like. Or stick to the pple in white who has always bring us prosperity and stability. It's your choice!
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Dream Trip
It's my off day after a busy tuesday. Arrive early in office but left for home late. Spent slightly more than 12 hours. It's another work day later, then off again. Whoo hoo. Despite all my busy schedule, i am very excited abt something. Yes, my upcoming trip in June.
So fast and u are out of the country again? Hee... Well, if i can afford, n more importantly, i deserved it, why not? Have been longing for this long vacation for some time. I will be flying out of asia to the west! Yes, States! An entry written in April last year have actually come true. A dream into reality.
Collected my air ticket from the travel agent this afternoon. Part of the itenery, as follow:
9 June
0810 Singapore Changi Terminal 1
1250 Taipei Terminal 1
1615 Taipei Terminal 2
2205 New York JFK Terminal 1
Oh my god. I have to transit in Taipei for 3.5 hours before leaving for New York. Not only that, there will be a stopover at Anchorage, Alaska. However, i dun think i am allow to get into the airport terminal in Anchorage. I think the plane needs to be refuelled before taking off for New York.
Total travelling time: 22 hours
Transit in Taipei: 3.5 hours
Total Time: 25.5 hours.
I cant believe that i need a day to reach US. And that shows how far the place is. Well, that also means expensive air ticket!! It did cost me a bomb. Almost 1.9k including taxes. A frequent traveller should know which airline i am taking. whahaha... China Airlines aka Hua Hang! That's the cheapest!
Why? First it's under promotion, i saved abt $300. Next i will be coming back from Los Angeles and not New York! I cant imagine if i fly SQ. EXP! I remembered when i flew to London in 2002, the price was almost 2k. New York is further, so a simple calculation reveals that China Airline is still cheaper. I asked the agent how much would SQ cost, her reply more than 2.3k. Yes, i save $400?
Well, some may think, if you are travelling on a long distance, travel with a comfortable airline. That's true. But i guess, if we can save some, will have more for spending rite? After all, China Airlines arent tat bad. Whahhahaha....
Will be spending a lot time on plane, i guess i need to bring some books to read. Travel guides. Will be backpacking in New York. First time there and EXTREMELY excited. Done a bit of homework. Unlike the time i was in Bali, i left the planning chore to Kevin and Alex, this time i need to work hard. Cos my travelling companion, Hao will not hv much time to plan due to his tight schedule.
Anyway, i will be very busy over the next few weeks. So need to do all the plannings before time runs out. This is only first part of my US trip. Shall discuss more next time. whoo hoo....
So fast and u are out of the country again? Hee... Well, if i can afford, n more importantly, i deserved it, why not? Have been longing for this long vacation for some time. I will be flying out of asia to the west! Yes, States! An entry written in April last year have actually come true. A dream into reality.
Collected my air ticket from the travel agent this afternoon. Part of the itenery, as follow:
9 June
0810 Singapore Changi Terminal 1
1250 Taipei Terminal 1
1615 Taipei Terminal 2
2205 New York JFK Terminal 1
Oh my god. I have to transit in Taipei for 3.5 hours before leaving for New York. Not only that, there will be a stopover at Anchorage, Alaska. However, i dun think i am allow to get into the airport terminal in Anchorage. I think the plane needs to be refuelled before taking off for New York.
Total travelling time: 22 hours
Transit in Taipei: 3.5 hours
Total Time: 25.5 hours.
I cant believe that i need a day to reach US. And that shows how far the place is. Well, that also means expensive air ticket!! It did cost me a bomb. Almost 1.9k including taxes. A frequent traveller should know which airline i am taking. whahaha... China Airlines aka Hua Hang! That's the cheapest!
Why? First it's under promotion, i saved abt $300. Next i will be coming back from Los Angeles and not New York! I cant imagine if i fly SQ. EXP! I remembered when i flew to London in 2002, the price was almost 2k. New York is further, so a simple calculation reveals that China Airline is still cheaper. I asked the agent how much would SQ cost, her reply more than 2.3k. Yes, i save $400?
Well, some may think, if you are travelling on a long distance, travel with a comfortable airline. That's true. But i guess, if we can save some, will have more for spending rite? After all, China Airlines arent tat bad. Whahhahaha....
Will be spending a lot time on plane, i guess i need to bring some books to read. Travel guides. Will be backpacking in New York. First time there and EXTREMELY excited. Done a bit of homework. Unlike the time i was in Bali, i left the planning chore to Kevin and Alex, this time i need to work hard. Cos my travelling companion, Hao will not hv much time to plan due to his tight schedule.
Anyway, i will be very busy over the next few weeks. So need to do all the plannings before time runs out. This is only first part of my US trip. Shall discuss more next time. whoo hoo....
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Wedding n Friends
Attended Mulian's wedding last night at Marriot Hotel. Many NTU friends turned up. Edwyn, Gavin, Joelle, hall friends, Mulian's clubbing kakis were there. Well, jun was also invited, hee... It's good to be blessed by blissful marriage. whahaha... call me pan-dang if u like.
When montages of Mulian was played, it reminded me of times when we were classmates. She actually included our photos too. So touched! Well, we went for a one wk trip to Penang and KL during Year 2. Those were the days. Anyway, I knew her for 5 years and she is now happily married to Ryan. Feel very happy for her, at the same time, very honoured to be invited to her wedding dinner.
After dinner, joelle, gavin, edwyn and i went for coffee. Been a very very long time since the few of us get together. Joelle is doing very well at Prudential, star performer some more. I guess the job suits her a lot. Ed also updated me abt his work. Poor guy, have to go thru so much stress.
Though given the chance to travel regularly, his health deteriorated due to stress n overwork. I told him to leave the job if health is jeopardised. I mean no point staying on if ur health is affected. When i came home, i told my mum abt it. She agreed to what i said too.
However, she did point out something to me, which left me thinking the whole night. Despite getting lower pay, almost 0% overseas oppt, i still get to travel overseas. Let me explain. When u go abroad for work, (though fully paid by company) u work, but no time for fun or recreation. Like ed, he had a hard time, cannot recover fully from his illness.
For me, i paid for my own trip. It is out of my savings and the more i should enjoy. Unlike others, I will not be disturbed from work while on a holiday. That's true. I can "xin an li de" shop ard or go sightseeing. It's something not everyone can do it. Mum said, i should be grateful to be able to travel. (Here she meant holiday n not work)
Yes, i am. That is why i am always on the move whenever possible. I love travelling. Do it when i am still young and not tied down by kids. I mean when u have family, if without the kids still ok, u can travel with your wife/husband, but when a kid comes into picture, things will change. More travelling? Yes, but will stop for a while after june. The upcoming trip is expensive. whahaha....
When montages of Mulian was played, it reminded me of times when we were classmates. She actually included our photos too. So touched! Well, we went for a one wk trip to Penang and KL during Year 2. Those were the days. Anyway, I knew her for 5 years and she is now happily married to Ryan. Feel very happy for her, at the same time, very honoured to be invited to her wedding dinner.
After dinner, joelle, gavin, edwyn and i went for coffee. Been a very very long time since the few of us get together. Joelle is doing very well at Prudential, star performer some more. I guess the job suits her a lot. Ed also updated me abt his work. Poor guy, have to go thru so much stress.
Though given the chance to travel regularly, his health deteriorated due to stress n overwork. I told him to leave the job if health is jeopardised. I mean no point staying on if ur health is affected. When i came home, i told my mum abt it. She agreed to what i said too.
However, she did point out something to me, which left me thinking the whole night. Despite getting lower pay, almost 0% overseas oppt, i still get to travel overseas. Let me explain. When u go abroad for work, (though fully paid by company) u work, but no time for fun or recreation. Like ed, he had a hard time, cannot recover fully from his illness.
For me, i paid for my own trip. It is out of my savings and the more i should enjoy. Unlike others, I will not be disturbed from work while on a holiday. That's true. I can "xin an li de" shop ard or go sightseeing. It's something not everyone can do it. Mum said, i should be grateful to be able to travel. (Here she meant holiday n not work)
Yes, i am. That is why i am always on the move whenever possible. I love travelling. Do it when i am still young and not tied down by kids. I mean when u have family, if without the kids still ok, u can travel with your wife/husband, but when a kid comes into picture, things will change. More travelling? Yes, but will stop for a while after june. The upcoming trip is expensive. whahaha....
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