as a staff of a skincare company, i do get the perks - 30% off products, 40% off treatments. really, it's quite attractive, especially when the stuffs are really expensive. ever since Joyce Lim, i don't recall splurging that much on skincare. when i thought Joyce Lim was already a killer for my pocket, i took my virgin step out of the doctor's regime and tried on my own company's products. honestly, if i don't witness how good the products would be, i couldn't convince the thousands of potential customers out there.
so yup, i took my 1st step. i decided to drop Joyce Lim is because her products no longer works for me. yes, my face was alot better than it was 3 to 4 years ago. however, i couldn't continue using her products as my skin is slowly aging and she's not tweaking my regime. furthermore, my eczema tends to break out during hormonal changes and she's not intending to do anything about it. to her, it's a skin condition that "couldn't be cured". oh well...
i finally had my consultation and bought more than $600 worth of products. thank God for the 30% which the bill came down to $400+. Mei was with me, and she too, easily convinced to tweak her regime advised by the consultants. at least for her skin, she doesn't have much of a problem. i have some serious case of 'congestion', and i need more than the usual basic home care products to help. sigh.... yup, all for the sake of healthier looking skin. i guess i really had enough seeing other people's flawless skins and mine's like so problematic. yup, i'm somewhat anticipating the results in a few month's time!
as for work, the pace slowed down a great deal. that's coz' all PR and copywriting materials are done and the work is chucked at my designer's. now i'm only waiting for proof-reading, and also going through the intricate details of all the artwork produced. basically i'm going to work now just to handle some production stuff - cutting papers. hahahaha... as bizarre as that sounds, it's true! like they told me, enjoy it while i can, till the next tidal wave of work comes again.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
2 weeks...
it has been 2 weeks since I've started work. honestly, as exciting as it is everyday, it is also a whole lot of getting used to. after resting for 2.5 mths, i have some difficulty tuning in to work again. and also, after my 2nd day of work, i had to work OT already, almost every day. even i have to find time to do some work at home over the weekends too. it's somewhat fun, perhaps something i don't mind, but it's also relatively physically and mentally draining. even my Boss could feel that i'm 'punctured' already. well, i guess he cant expect me to run a 10km marathon without running for more than 2 months right?
anyway, he has high hopes for me since the 1st day i've started work. and i'm determined to keep up to his expectations. i get insecure at most times coz' i do feel as if i'm not working up to my own expectations, hence his expectations. i don't know if my expectations are the same as his, or possibly higher. so i constantly feel that i could do better, even though he would never fail to give me some encouragements or a pat on the back that i'm doing good.
i guess most importantly, i really enjoyed my work. alot of freehand, till i'm actually insecure if i had it all right. and i'm really blessed that my boss gives me the freedom. even though his directions may not be very clear, and i do get confused too, but ultimately i enjoyed the entire experience. it's really God-sent, and i've been grateful everyday. :)
and only 2 weeks of work, getting in depth with this whole beauty business, i've actually began to scrutinize other ppl's skin! it's like so OMG! i guess this happens when i'm constantly exposed to co-workers' great skins, and i'm depressed about mine. even the big lady boss's skin, who's in her 50s, also better than mine. in fact, almost flawless! it does motivate me about the products. and i'm really tempted to take a shot with their products and treatments. like my boss said, i need to be a convert myself before i could be their Brand Angel/Spokesperson. with a staff discount of 30%, really, it's attractive.
anyway, my cleanser is about done. rather than going back to the hospital to get my supplies, i might as well start using theirs. it's gonna be more expensive, but the discount makes the price on par. so why not? and i'm actually excited, thinking about it! LOL!
anyway, he has high hopes for me since the 1st day i've started work. and i'm determined to keep up to his expectations. i get insecure at most times coz' i do feel as if i'm not working up to my own expectations, hence his expectations. i don't know if my expectations are the same as his, or possibly higher. so i constantly feel that i could do better, even though he would never fail to give me some encouragements or a pat on the back that i'm doing good.
i guess most importantly, i really enjoyed my work. alot of freehand, till i'm actually insecure if i had it all right. and i'm really blessed that my boss gives me the freedom. even though his directions may not be very clear, and i do get confused too, but ultimately i enjoyed the entire experience. it's really God-sent, and i've been grateful everyday. :)
and only 2 weeks of work, getting in depth with this whole beauty business, i've actually began to scrutinize other ppl's skin! it's like so OMG! i guess this happens when i'm constantly exposed to co-workers' great skins, and i'm depressed about mine. even the big lady boss's skin, who's in her 50s, also better than mine. in fact, almost flawless! it does motivate me about the products. and i'm really tempted to take a shot with their products and treatments. like my boss said, i need to be a convert myself before i could be their Brand Angel/Spokesperson. with a staff discount of 30%, really, it's attractive.
anyway, my cleanser is about done. rather than going back to the hospital to get my supplies, i might as well start using theirs. it's gonna be more expensive, but the discount makes the price on par. so why not? and i'm actually excited, thinking about it! LOL!
Monday, October 10, 2011
I'm Hired!
wow! the wait is over! no more endless anticipation of whether i'll get a job or not! it's such an immensed relieve, and at the same time, so really excited to move on. even though it's a job not really what I wanted, but i do want to believe this job would open new doors for me.
after i accepted this job, i had two other calls from agencies, to get me to go for interview. one was at Coke, another at F&N. honestly, i felt the pang of pity i couldn't go, when i turned it down. as much as my options are still opened, i didnt feel it was right to take leave to attend the interviews. it'll be unpaid, and if i happened to be offered, i don't think i could just tender like that. it's unethical to me, and i don't feel good doing things like that. so Mei felt it was all fated. i guess it's worth to give this boss a shot, since we can hit off quite well.
so yar, i'm starting work tomorrow. and i also just got back from a weekend trip to Batam with Bel, Ra, and Mun. Glad that i start work only on Tues, so today i had a good rest.
and you know what? i'm starting work, the same date as i started work with DK last year. uncanny. but i choose to believe that it means i'll start over on the same date, and this will be a happy job for me. so it's fated for me to put things right, the way it should've been when i was in DK. :)
yes, it will be a good start for all good things to come.
as much as i'm scared how this will turn out, but I'm Ready to Go Go Go!!
and i must say, The Secret pulled me through my toughest days. Thank you the Secret, Thank you my Lord, Thank you the Universe. Amen.
after i accepted this job, i had two other calls from agencies, to get me to go for interview. one was at Coke, another at F&N. honestly, i felt the pang of pity i couldn't go, when i turned it down. as much as my options are still opened, i didnt feel it was right to take leave to attend the interviews. it'll be unpaid, and if i happened to be offered, i don't think i could just tender like that. it's unethical to me, and i don't feel good doing things like that. so Mei felt it was all fated. i guess it's worth to give this boss a shot, since we can hit off quite well.
so yar, i'm starting work tomorrow. and i also just got back from a weekend trip to Batam with Bel, Ra, and Mun. Glad that i start work only on Tues, so today i had a good rest.
and you know what? i'm starting work, the same date as i started work with DK last year. uncanny. but i choose to believe that it means i'll start over on the same date, and this will be a happy job for me. so it's fated for me to put things right, the way it should've been when i was in DK. :)
yes, it will be a good start for all good things to come.
as much as i'm scared how this will turn out, but I'm Ready to Go Go Go!!
and i must say, The Secret pulled me through my toughest days. Thank you the Secret, Thank you my Lord, Thank you the Universe. Amen.
Friday, September 30, 2011
the Secret... will it work?
after a hiatus of almost 2 months, and out of job, i needed a channel to vent. well, not really venting as well, coz' i don't really know what's for me to write. i have been depressed, with no boyfriends, no job, no other distractions. it's quite sad for me actually. at least if i'm working, it's good enough to keep me distracted. but nope, don't have anything. then again, i'm really grateful for friends to keep me entertained regularly, once a week at least. it's great for some booze, and hanging out, enjoying each other's company.
my brother recently reminded me of the book he gave me as a present. i shelved it the moment i saw it, and don't ask me why. i guess the book didn't seem very appealing to me. haaa. it was until Jacob shared with me about this movie he caught - the Secret, and then i realize i had this book shelved in my cupboard. and it was uncanny that my brother asked me a couple of days later whether i'd read the book. i was thinking, since i had nothing going on, might as well just read it. after all, i still had some time to finish my library books. i take it as God's plan, to get me to read what it was.
i finished the book in less than 2 days. honestly, i was greatly inspired. and in a certain way, i wanted to know if it really works for me, especially when i really wanted this job at Medtronics. i went for the 1st interview, and i hadn't have any news about the 2nd interview for almost 3 weeks. i was getting really depressed. the job was possibly the best among all other job interviews i've went! to top it up, the location of the office is like back "home", a neighbor of the Brownland, and most importantly, it's a regional job! even though traveling would only limit within the Asean countries, it would still be a great start for me! i REALLY want this job SUPER DUPER UBER BADLY!!
there was NOTHING about this job that i couldn't handle! not saying it's easy peasy, just that it's only about the product knowledge which i had none. so that would be the main challenge of the job. and also to handle events overseas, with different cultures and all that, yup, it'll be challenging. otherwise, it's nothing really new to me. yes, i SOOOOO want this job.
i couldn't stay in suspense any longer, so i called up the HR last week to check on the status. btw, i've sent 2 emails over the 3 weeks to check on the status but there was no reply. the HR told me that the Director (of some sort) is away on a business trip and would only be back next week, and they haven't went through any shortlisting yet. so if i'm shortlisted, they'll give me a call. Blessed the book, Blessed the Father! those were honey to my ears! i was worried sick, and was lucky to know they haven't went through the shortlisting process!
i'm now feeling so so SO nervous, every single day! one day i havent hear from them, every day i'll drown slowly by the build up anticipation! i wished i could get over and done with asap.
partly, i chose to keep my hopes up high, pinning every single day for this job, was also to prove to myself if the "law of attraction" stated in this book really works. i mean, they have a point that rich people only think about being rich, and not being poor. hence, the rich will gets richer. and now, i feel like there's something i could do to hasten the process....
"what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." Mark 11:24
suddenly, something struck me, right now, at this very moment..... i think i truly believe, but i'm not behaving like i'm receiving it! perhaps, it'll work......
i don't know if it's the psycho-ing that's working, but i seriously believe this job is mine. i can really FEEL it in my bones. and we shall see.
my brother recently reminded me of the book he gave me as a present. i shelved it the moment i saw it, and don't ask me why. i guess the book didn't seem very appealing to me. haaa. it was until Jacob shared with me about this movie he caught - the Secret, and then i realize i had this book shelved in my cupboard. and it was uncanny that my brother asked me a couple of days later whether i'd read the book. i was thinking, since i had nothing going on, might as well just read it. after all, i still had some time to finish my library books. i take it as God's plan, to get me to read what it was.
i finished the book in less than 2 days. honestly, i was greatly inspired. and in a certain way, i wanted to know if it really works for me, especially when i really wanted this job at Medtronics. i went for the 1st interview, and i hadn't have any news about the 2nd interview for almost 3 weeks. i was getting really depressed. the job was possibly the best among all other job interviews i've went! to top it up, the location of the office is like back "home", a neighbor of the Brownland, and most importantly, it's a regional job! even though traveling would only limit within the Asean countries, it would still be a great start for me! i REALLY want this job SUPER DUPER UBER BADLY!!
there was NOTHING about this job that i couldn't handle! not saying it's easy peasy, just that it's only about the product knowledge which i had none. so that would be the main challenge of the job. and also to handle events overseas, with different cultures and all that, yup, it'll be challenging. otherwise, it's nothing really new to me. yes, i SOOOOO want this job.
i couldn't stay in suspense any longer, so i called up the HR last week to check on the status. btw, i've sent 2 emails over the 3 weeks to check on the status but there was no reply. the HR told me that the Director (of some sort) is away on a business trip and would only be back next week, and they haven't went through any shortlisting yet. so if i'm shortlisted, they'll give me a call. Blessed the book, Blessed the Father! those were honey to my ears! i was worried sick, and was lucky to know they haven't went through the shortlisting process!
i'm now feeling so so SO nervous, every single day! one day i havent hear from them, every day i'll drown slowly by the build up anticipation! i wished i could get over and done with asap.
partly, i chose to keep my hopes up high, pinning every single day for this job, was also to prove to myself if the "law of attraction" stated in this book really works. i mean, they have a point that rich people only think about being rich, and not being poor. hence, the rich will gets richer. and now, i feel like there's something i could do to hasten the process....
"what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." Mark 11:24
suddenly, something struck me, right now, at this very moment..... i think i truly believe, but i'm not behaving like i'm receiving it! perhaps, it'll work......
i don't know if it's the psycho-ing that's working, but i seriously believe this job is mine. i can really FEEL it in my bones. and we shall see.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
It was good riddance
on the fateful 15th July, I was called into my boss's room and she decided to do a review with me. i knew i had somewhat screwed up on a business review and little would i expect my head was actually on the chopping board. so she said she was disappointed in me for my performance and she didn't know if i was interested in the job. till today, i don't know why would she constantly have a perception that i wasn't interested. if i'm not interested, would i have taken up this job despite knowing the company is shifting to Penjuru!?! Duh. well anyways, she said i didnt meet up to her expectations and hence she felt that FMCG industry was not my cup of tea. seriously, who was she to judge whether i was suitable or not. having said that, she paused awkwardly and i had to ask her, "are you suggesting that i leave". she had the cheek to act coy and replied that she was not expecting me to leave within 24 hours but i could either serve a 2 week's notice since i was not confirmed, or a month's notice. i felt slapped in the face.
i held back my tears after i left the office. i was fuming inside. i was glad my colleague was with me and told her everything. her eyes widen in shock, and she looked away, commenting that it was unbelieveable, totally disgusted by the boss. she felt it was unfair that the boss changed my portfolio and then took this excuse to lengthen my probation, and now this. and she did bring up many ways that the boss could've done and needed not to resort to such ways. furthermore, it would sure take more than just 10 months to groom one person. and guess what? i only took on this new portfolio for 3 months.
there was sure many unjustified feelings. i felt lost, as i didn't know what to do next. i volunteered to serve 1 month's notice partly due to my insecurities. i wouldn't know whether i would be able to get a job. and since i could prolonged my stay a little more, it would also mean more money.
after the weekend, i came to terms about it, after lots of praying. and yes, it was His doing. He knew i wasn't happy with work (coz' i spoke to Him before) and this happened. so that weekend, i immediately sent out my resumes. and guess what? i had 4 calls that week to invite me down for interviews! Alleluia! so yup, i felt the immense happiness from within. come to think about it, it was all in good timing. this period was a good time to look for jobs and my skills are possibly in demand right now. the feeling was liberating!
so on goodwill (and some said i shouldn't have, considering how i was being treated), i stayed till yesterday, a good 2 weeks and cleared out my outstanding leaves till the 17th. and i helped to get the monthly reports done for her as well. ain't i nice to that horrible boss?? whether nice or not, i thought i should just fulfill my responsibilities, even if she didn't appreciate it.
and for a parting gift, she made me missed out an interview yesterday. whatever i needed to hand over, the main part of it was already done last week. in fact, i hadn't followed up on anything ever since i was serving notice. so there wasn't much to be handed over actually. yet, at 4:30pm yesterday, she made me sat through with her every single detail of the working process. it's either she really didn't know what to do despite micro-managing me for 10 mths, or she easily lost touch with what went on, which may not be very possible coz' she was micro-managing me all these while! oh well, so yeah, the interviewer called in the midst of the handover and asked if i was on my way. i had no choice but to tell her to postpone the interview, however, she apologetically told me they would reschedule if there's still vacancy. bravo, isn't it? no thanks to that boss. luckily it was an interview that i wasn't too keen but wouldn't mind trying out. otherwise, i would have been in a fit.
so today would be my 1st day lazing at home. as much as i was looking forward to a break, i am also worried how long this break would last. and i'm grateful that my brother has been supportive. i told him briefly what happened and i may require financial help till i secure another job, and he was ready to help me out. he's cool.
i'll be praying for a new job that i would grow, and love, and would have a good team and boss. that's almost the perfect job isn't it? i know it's tough for all criterias to be met, but i feel tht i need a job with a good team and boss. the job may be sucky, but it's the team and boss that would keep me around. and i'm leaving to His hands to guide me through this. and yes, i'll still be sending my resumes.
till then, i'll hang around the house, try to motivate myself to catch up with my housework (i have not been upkeeping my room...), take this opportunity to spend more time with my mum and meet her for dinner, catch up with my movies online, go to the library.... actually, i think i have quite alot of things planned. :D
i held back my tears after i left the office. i was fuming inside. i was glad my colleague was with me and told her everything. her eyes widen in shock, and she looked away, commenting that it was unbelieveable, totally disgusted by the boss. she felt it was unfair that the boss changed my portfolio and then took this excuse to lengthen my probation, and now this. and she did bring up many ways that the boss could've done and needed not to resort to such ways. furthermore, it would sure take more than just 10 months to groom one person. and guess what? i only took on this new portfolio for 3 months.
there was sure many unjustified feelings. i felt lost, as i didn't know what to do next. i volunteered to serve 1 month's notice partly due to my insecurities. i wouldn't know whether i would be able to get a job. and since i could prolonged my stay a little more, it would also mean more money.
after the weekend, i came to terms about it, after lots of praying. and yes, it was His doing. He knew i wasn't happy with work (coz' i spoke to Him before) and this happened. so that weekend, i immediately sent out my resumes. and guess what? i had 4 calls that week to invite me down for interviews! Alleluia! so yup, i felt the immense happiness from within. come to think about it, it was all in good timing. this period was a good time to look for jobs and my skills are possibly in demand right now. the feeling was liberating!
so on goodwill (and some said i shouldn't have, considering how i was being treated), i stayed till yesterday, a good 2 weeks and cleared out my outstanding leaves till the 17th. and i helped to get the monthly reports done for her as well. ain't i nice to that horrible boss?? whether nice or not, i thought i should just fulfill my responsibilities, even if she didn't appreciate it.
and for a parting gift, she made me missed out an interview yesterday. whatever i needed to hand over, the main part of it was already done last week. in fact, i hadn't followed up on anything ever since i was serving notice. so there wasn't much to be handed over actually. yet, at 4:30pm yesterday, she made me sat through with her every single detail of the working process. it's either she really didn't know what to do despite micro-managing me for 10 mths, or she easily lost touch with what went on, which may not be very possible coz' she was micro-managing me all these while! oh well, so yeah, the interviewer called in the midst of the handover and asked if i was on my way. i had no choice but to tell her to postpone the interview, however, she apologetically told me they would reschedule if there's still vacancy. bravo, isn't it? no thanks to that boss. luckily it was an interview that i wasn't too keen but wouldn't mind trying out. otherwise, i would have been in a fit.
so today would be my 1st day lazing at home. as much as i was looking forward to a break, i am also worried how long this break would last. and i'm grateful that my brother has been supportive. i told him briefly what happened and i may require financial help till i secure another job, and he was ready to help me out. he's cool.
i'll be praying for a new job that i would grow, and love, and would have a good team and boss. that's almost the perfect job isn't it? i know it's tough for all criterias to be met, but i feel tht i need a job with a good team and boss. the job may be sucky, but it's the team and boss that would keep me around. and i'm leaving to His hands to guide me through this. and yes, i'll still be sending my resumes.
till then, i'll hang around the house, try to motivate myself to catch up with my housework (i have not been upkeeping my room...), take this opportunity to spend more time with my mum and meet her for dinner, catch up with my movies online, go to the library.... actually, i think i have quite alot of things planned. :D
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