bombshell
So, as I was having thoughts of finally updating on my relatively stress-free working life over here in kiasu land, I was thrown aback the very next working day with news of every newbie's/freshie's nightmare! i spoke thought too soon. =X
the moment my manager broke the news to me, i felt as if a few hundred thousand volts was jolted through my body from a taser or better put, like a traumatized hamster in shock from excessive terrorizing by kids in a pet store. like this,
the news? I'm now to man the fort.
well basically my department consist of the manager and mua, the executive. our total headcount doesn't exceed 300 so generally it is manageable. my manager apparently has a prior arrangement regarding her service in which she only needs to clock-in 30 hours per month. so I was actually left swimming in the baby pool half of the time ever since I started. she assisted me everyday in the beginning then as the days went by, my safety tube float and arm floats were slowly removed and was finally allowed to waddle around the kiddy pool as I like under supervision.
however in one months time (which only sums up to my 6th month of work!), I'll have to start swimming in the adults pool whether i like it or not. thank God my director/CEO understands that I'm still new, therefore he will not throw me in the sea to fend for myself. but still,
I.AM.IN.SHOCK.
it is my first ever full time job in a different country and in a totally different field. I've never ever studied a single page of any publications related to the Human Resource. not to mention the obvious that I'm all here alone. meh.
in times like these, my bitchy housemate would go by his three golden words, FYL (eff your life). now there goes plans of spending more time on baking, cooking and studying but most importantly, sleeeeeping. I now forsee myself doing overtime on a frequent basis due to my broader range of roles and responsibilities and double, triple checking of work done.
cos in the human resource field, you cannot afford to make any mistakes!
FML.
however, another way of seeing this situation would instead be a very good opportunity for me to grasp as much as I can to set a strong foundation for myself in hopes that this will eventually pave out a smooth stable career growth for me in the years to come! (*phew* that's a mouth-full!)
the moment my manager broke the news to me, i felt as if a few hundred thousand volts was jolted through my body from a taser or better put, like a traumatized hamster in shock from excessive terrorizing by kids in a pet store. like this,
the news? I'm now to man the fort.
well basically my department consist of the manager and mua, the executive. our total headcount doesn't exceed 300 so generally it is manageable. my manager apparently has a prior arrangement regarding her service in which she only needs to clock-in 30 hours per month. so I was actually left swimming in the baby pool half of the time ever since I started. she assisted me everyday in the beginning then as the days went by, my safety tube float and arm floats were slowly removed and was finally allowed to waddle around the kiddy pool as I like under supervision.
I.AM.IN.SHOCK.
it is my first ever full time job in a different country and in a totally different field. I've never ever studied a single page of any publications related to the Human Resource. not to mention the obvious that I'm all here alone. meh.
cos in the human resource field, you cannot afford to make any mistakes!
FML.
however, another way of seeing this situation would instead be a very good opportunity for me to grasp as much as I can to set a strong foundation for myself in hopes that this will eventually pave out a smooth stable career growth for me in the years to come! (*phew* that's a mouth-full!)
now this is the time when I have to pyscho myself into thinking I'm capable to handle it.
buckle up Amy! u're meant for big things!!! (i wonder why arent i better blessed with big assets then HAHAHA)
time to say goodbye to personal life and put it on hold (not like i really have one..) cos I cannot afford to handle stress in so many areas of my life. work stress is relevant and currently more than enough in my life.
all I'm left are these two humble adorable loves of my life to comfort me everynight when I sleep. ♥
sigh.
stress die me.
buckle up Amy! u're meant for big things!!! (i wonder why arent i better blessed with big assets then HAHAHA)
all I'm left are these two humble adorable loves of my life to comfort me everynight when I sleep. ♥
sigh.
stress die me.
posted by Amy at
7:07 PM
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