Next Monday, I'll be officially working in a new company.
I spent the last 1.5 years in Great Eastern, my first job in Singapore. Looking back, it seems like a short duration but I've experienced so many things it's almost impossible to write everything here.
Burmese food with friends
On my last day at work, while clearing my drawers and chatting with some colleagues, some old memories did flash through my mind. Most notably, the very first day when I stepped into the company and was paired with a *ahem* buddy. Not sure if it's due to the corporate culture, but most people look hostile and couldn't be bothered about the presence of a new colleague.
Because of that, I made the first move to get to know other colleagues who joined the company about the same time. From then on, we became close friends and we had alot of fun together. Though honestly most people in the company can annoy the hell out of you, others make good, worthy friends. One even became my sweet other half ;) thanks to Jozy the wise.
The legendary note that Jozy secretly left with a box of candies in my drawer
I must admit that most of the time, I get to laugh about someone or something that happened in office. I'm also fortunate to get a lot of help, advice and guidance from (sometimes very unexpected) colleagues. Sometimes I get extra stuffs like chocolates, cookies, thank-you-balloons and whatnot. Things like that keep me going.
The girl I always talk about
Towards the end of my first year contract, most of these close friends of mine left the company, for one reason or another. Things at work changed for the worse. Working on something became more and more tedious everyday. I felt that the things I was doing became irrelevant and naturally I lost my drive and direction.
When I knew that it was time to leave, I decided to pursue a career in something that I love since childhood. Computer games. Knowing full well that I don't have the necessary background and skills to break into that industry, I almost gave up on that idea until Sally pushed me through. And when I got an offer, I told myself to be confident and to try my best. I'll learn as much as I can and hopefully everything will turn out just fine.
Sally holding our mug
This afternoon, myself and Sally went for a movie and shopped for new jeans. When I looked at her, I know that we won't be spending as much time as we did before, but I know our relationship will remain as sticky and yummy as ever. I also made arrangements to have dinner at her place every week and ... well weekends will remain the same :D
Now I'm leaving my comfort zone and plunging into ... challenge zone? Hell I'm looking forward to it.
I spent the last 1.5 years in Great Eastern, my first job in Singapore. Looking back, it seems like a short duration but I've experienced so many things it's almost impossible to write everything here.
On my last day at work, while clearing my drawers and chatting with some colleagues, some old memories did flash through my mind. Most notably, the very first day when I stepped into the company and was paired with a *ahem* buddy. Not sure if it's due to the corporate culture, but most people look hostile and couldn't be bothered about the presence of a new colleague.
Because of that, I made the first move to get to know other colleagues who joined the company about the same time. From then on, we became close friends and we had alot of fun together. Though honestly most people in the company can annoy the hell out of you, others make good, worthy friends. One even became my sweet other half ;) thanks to Jozy the wise.
I must admit that most of the time, I get to laugh about someone or something that happened in office. I'm also fortunate to get a lot of help, advice and guidance from (sometimes very unexpected) colleagues. Sometimes I get extra stuffs like chocolates, cookies, thank-you-balloons and whatnot. Things like that keep me going.
Towards the end of my first year contract, most of these close friends of mine left the company, for one reason or another. Things at work changed for the worse. Working on something became more and more tedious everyday. I felt that the things I was doing became irrelevant and naturally I lost my drive and direction.
When I knew that it was time to leave, I decided to pursue a career in something that I love since childhood. Computer games. Knowing full well that I don't have the necessary background and skills to break into that industry, I almost gave up on that idea until Sally pushed me through. And when I got an offer, I told myself to be confident and to try my best. I'll learn as much as I can and hopefully everything will turn out just fine.
This afternoon, myself and Sally went for a movie and shopped for new jeans. When I looked at her, I know that we won't be spending as much time as we did before, but I know our relationship will remain as sticky and yummy as ever. I also made arrangements to have dinner at her place every week and ... well weekends will remain the same :D
Now I'm leaving my comfort zone and plunging into ... challenge zone? Hell I'm looking forward to it.
All things good and bad, happened for a reason.
Let's learn and move on. I believe that's how we become better people.
Good luck boyfriend/buddy!
Love you. Always do.
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