Wednesday 24 September 2008
Hehe. I am kind of excited and very much anticipating this year's Aidil Fitri. It has been a mixed year so far for me. In the end of it, I think I can cherish and be thankful for the good fortune that it as brought me. Although they say that good things might not last, I am treasuring each and every second of it that God has given me. Thanks Mum.
While I let others worry and bother about my work issues now, it seemed difficult for some to see that I am no longer doing what I used to do in the past. I am learning to become cold and heartless. If it was up to my stupid and idiotic self, I'd be going around telling people this and that. I don't care if I lose "friends" along the way. Its high time I start to think for myself. Its like you are at a beach, making a sandcastle, then people just pour water over it. Some people say, "its okay, you can rebuild it". Some smarter people will say, "cmon, lets go somewhere else and build another sandcastle". Well, its tough starting anew, but at least it is definitely better than working with wetter and soggier sand, which gives blisters to re-build in return.
Someone asked me if I'm still sore about it, and I said yes. I am sore about. I've worked so hard for it and didn't get it in the end, given the manner on how it happened doesn't help either. And yes, the questions are still unanswered. Also, seeing the people around me at work running up and down drives you up the wall at times. Yes, its tough being heartless and cold. I dunno how people can do it...
But I have to admit, there is something good out of it :-) At least its not a total waste. Hell, its never a total waste. I'm smiling everyday now. Grinning, in fact. New things everyday. Putting pieces into place. Learning as the day goes by. Thank you God.
Salam Aidilfitri ! Ma'af Zahir Batin to one and all !
Zaki van Persie
Wednesday 10 September 2008
Heheh... enjoying my life for a change. :-) "changed" my job. Yeap, once again, God offered me a lifeline, once again. I cannot believe my OM informed the client that I tendered my resignation. What did the client do ?
Why not, we take this fellow in and do something for us ? How's that ? Well, I have got to give credit to my now previous Manager. He did tried to whip something out. Well, its obvious as to what I am going to choose next. Like what I said. No more working with blind management. He did say that its a setback for me too... Time to do the ol' switcheroo...
1 Sep 2008 was the effective date that I should embark on my new role. Setting up entities and stuff. But there was no definite process and all is still trial and error as of this point. Good for me as it really puts my previous role of documentation bits and pieces of process into one complete piece. Feedback sessions are held regularly to ensure that this new portion is taken up smoothly. I think I will buy Ms. Sharon Wee something after I have settled down on my new role. It is indeed, a breath of fresh air :-D
Sent some sort of a "farewell" email to my former team. Words of encouragement, motivation and hopefully, an inspiring small tale in it too. Honestly, they can do it. If they take the points that I highlight during ops meetings, take my refresher courses, my emails, constant reminders, trainings, all seriously, they will make it. I am seeing some people flying even after my "departure". These people are indeed the diamond in the rough. Hopefully, the right people will see and give them the due recognition that they truly deserve. Otherwise ...
It has been 8 working days since I've started on my new role. It is really smashing. For the first time in 2 years 9 months, actually looking forward to work once again. Thanks God. Now I know why the car purchase wasn't approved. Thanks Mum. Your prayers are always the best.
You can do it Team DNA. yoo can doo eet....
PS - to Faizal, Lewis Lew Yoong Foo, Uma - iSap
Zaki van Persie