Entering into the 2nd month of work, I certainly have so much to say.
Hot question for a newbie is “How’s work?”
My standard answer is nothing more than just an OKAY!
There are pretty much yet to be learnt. I don’t think I progress as well as they expected me to be. I don’t need any other things except time and real guidance. I misunderstood certain tasks, I still couldn’t realize the connection of all my jobs, I failed to link myself with my department’s objectives. Whatever im asked to do, I just get it done and I made countless mistakes. I do admit that im weak.
Initially, I thought Sony is a very satisfactory company. They provide workers with flexible working hour, earliest clock in time would be 730 and latest would be 930. No formal attire required. There are smoking rooms for smokers to gather and bonding inside. There are 3 break sessions in a day, 2 canteens are for u to select and Japanese food is served. There’s an in-house clinic. Besides, u can apply leave without giving any reason or waiting any approval. You’re entitle for a fitness center membership. You’re given car allowance, food and loan allowance, you can claim over time as well. What’s more you want from your company??
So badly I was advice not to stay long there. More to the point is I have an aversion to my job. I can never expect to go home on time. I normally clock in at 8am wishing to escape earlier, unfortunately, many of the reports just don’t let me off. Im awfully exhausted as I spend more than 12hours in the office daily and usually I don’t spend my break time. I only lunch for 30mins in the noon. Yes, I do earn more but I do lose many at the same time. Its been long that I never dinner together with my parents, I hardly talk to them as usual coz they are all out when im home. The peaceful-ness turns into loneliness in the night. Just recently, I join Japanese class in the night and this has definitely tightened my daily schedule.
Mr Kuek’s (Inter Biz lecturer) golden advice:
“Just remember there is no such thing as a perfect job, hence don't be 2 choosy and picky when doing the work. Whatever that is coming your way, just take it as a challenge. “
I clearly know these are just a very tiny part of my life. So no big deal as there is another lengthy journey for me. Im working for the sake of money and continue pursuing my dream together with my boy. Passion towards my job isn’t with me yet but location and pay wise forced me to accept everything.
All the best.