Monday

I am sure any working people hates Mondays. It sure is a little bit more difficult to wake up on a Monday. I, for one, so hate Mondays too. I have to wake up 1 hour earlier as I need to travel back to Penang. And then I won't be seeing Sunshine for the rest of the week til Friday, if I don't work on Saturday.

Time at work seem to pass so fast. I've been working 9 am - 8 pm almost every other day. What to do? Commission is not so attractive and OT is the only extra income I can make. Even if I finish at 6 pm, I'll still be in office til late.

Today, I felt a little bit more energetic in the afternoon. I cleaned my cube. I threw away a lot of my 'harta karun' collected since day 1 of my life here. I even found PC Fair orders dated 2004. I threw everything into the confidential trash bin. My cube looks so good now. I also compiled a file for the new hire who will be coming in next week. I'm trying to standardize some stuff here. It feels like there is no guideline to work properly. Since I am a coach now, and I have the say to what is to be done, I'll make it right. No more flying papers around.

Time at work seems to be faster than I know. Before I realise it, it is already time to log out. And then the week will just pass by just like that. Work is all I do. Makes me think... is that all there is to life? I'm sure there is more than just work. No, my life is not screwed. I love my job!

Penang Public Holiday

Because it was some big shot's birthday, I get to earn RM 300 today. Because of that too, there was no jam on the bridge and no jam throughout coastal highway. I guess most people are sleeping comfortably at home cos it rained. It rained so bad that the roads was flooded. Flooded as in the waters were 8 - 10 inches high (I think). I was quite worried that my car was gonna get stuck in the middle of the road in the flood. It must have rained throughout the night in Penang to cause that flood. For awhile, I wished I was at home all cuddled up on my bed. But the inspiration to come to work was the triple pay I am getting for sacrificing that beauty sleep. And not forgetting the extra OT for working 9am to 8pm and lunch in. Today has covered my expenses for my rent, petrol and toll for the month.

Yesterday was a totally different weather. It was scorching hot in Taiping. The temperature must have been 60 degrees outside, or maybe 75 degrees. It was so humid, I had my shower without the water heater (can't remember when was the last time I did that). I spent the rest of my day in the air con room.

Oh, I dragged myself out of bed at 4 am to watch the closing of the 2006 World Cup in Berlin. I so wanted France to win. I just didn't like the Italians. I totally disagreed when Zidane was thrown the red card. That Italian started it. Winning with penalties does not really show how great the team is. It's more of a fluck shot to me. I so hated the Italians to win. Final score after the penalties, France 4, Italy 6. Ptui!

The best answer yet

This job requires me to do some hiring. I am ashamed with our future generation, and they call themselves fresh grads. So, the first step before the interview is the screening process. Next I will call them, just to talk to them, to listen to how they talk over the phone. I think I've done this for 50 or 60 candidates. Then there was this one candidate I had to call last week.

Me: Good afternoon, can I speak to Ken please.

Ken: Yes, this is Ken.

Me: Hello Ken. I am Sunny, calling from [Company X]. I got your resume and I understand that you are looking for a job as an ISR.

Ken: Yes.

Me: Okay, so why don't we start off by you telling me a little bit about yourself?

Ken: Er... isn't it all stated in my resume already?

Me: (Surprised to get that for an answer) Very well, if that is the case, I will call you again if you are selected. Thank you and have a nice day.

No update?

This job is really taking all my energy and time. 9 - 6 just breezes through, feels like there is not enough time to do anything. I must say that it is a challenge, a really big one. I've learnt alot in the past one and half month in the job. Managing people isn't an easy task. Nevertheless, I grow from there, more responsibilities and decisions to make. I love this new job!