NEW JOB
The sun is glaring. I can see the clouds moving towards my direction and I wonder if it’s going to rain later. If it does, then I’m screwed! How am I supposed to get to Bangsar by 7.30 this evening? KL traffic condition is known to be in tandem with the weather. We’re all victims of our own actions. We get what we give; ignore the environment and Mother Nature will ignore us.
Update: I have since left the office situated somewhere off the Federal Highway. I was a bit sad but it was a timely departure. I saw the organization grew to what it is today and I can’t help but feel like a parent bidding her kid farewell. Ah well, such is life. When the moment arrives, we move on. And no one, I mean ABSOLUTELY no one, is indispensable.
I’m enjoying my new job though it’s nerve wrecking. My immediate task is to clean up this particular department and start afresh. There are thousand and one things to do. Data management seems to be the biggest issue. And it’s not easy to convince people on the importance of managing data properly and systematically. Whatever business you’re in, I always believe that good data management is crucial. You don’t want to spend half a day scouring for data when you need it promptly for your decision making. Time wasted equals money lost.
But the job has its perks. One of it is my spacious room with a view. Funny how I’ve always dreamed of having an office suite similar to the one I’m having right now; glass wall (only partial, but good enough) with maximum sunlight and the “Golden Triangle” as part of my view. It makes a whole lot of difference since I would have something more than just empty walls to look at when I’m in need of “inspiration”. And boy!! Am I in need of a lot more than just inspiration. Divine intervention more like it! Work is piling up at an exponential rate and again, after a long, long while, I feel the need to conjure up the "Goddess with ten hands" in me.
Having said all this, I feel bad. I feel bad because I don't think I have been a good wife. It's hard trying to be a super woman. Most of the time I feel so drained out and my only motivation would be going home to "that" big hug and smiling face. Now I realize it's no easy feat juggling family and career. I wish I can be home in time to cook dinner for Mr. Husband. I wish I have more time with him to do the things we enjoy doing together. I love my career and I love my family. But I will not give up my family for anything else. That much I know. Push come to shove, I'll leave my career, willingly.
In the meantime, I pray to God for His guidance. I pray for mental and physical strength. I'm trying the best I could...
Update: I have since left the office situated somewhere off the Federal Highway. I was a bit sad but it was a timely departure. I saw the organization grew to what it is today and I can’t help but feel like a parent bidding her kid farewell. Ah well, such is life. When the moment arrives, we move on. And no one, I mean ABSOLUTELY no one, is indispensable.
I’m enjoying my new job though it’s nerve wrecking. My immediate task is to clean up this particular department and start afresh. There are thousand and one things to do. Data management seems to be the biggest issue. And it’s not easy to convince people on the importance of managing data properly and systematically. Whatever business you’re in, I always believe that good data management is crucial. You don’t want to spend half a day scouring for data when you need it promptly for your decision making. Time wasted equals money lost.
But the job has its perks. One of it is my spacious room with a view. Funny how I’ve always dreamed of having an office suite similar to the one I’m having right now; glass wall (only partial, but good enough) with maximum sunlight and the “Golden Triangle” as part of my view. It makes a whole lot of difference since I would have something more than just empty walls to look at when I’m in need of “inspiration”. And boy!! Am I in need of a lot more than just inspiration. Divine intervention more like it! Work is piling up at an exponential rate and again, after a long, long while, I feel the need to conjure up the "Goddess with ten hands" in me.
Having said all this, I feel bad. I feel bad because I don't think I have been a good wife. It's hard trying to be a super woman. Most of the time I feel so drained out and my only motivation would be going home to "that" big hug and smiling face. Now I realize it's no easy feat juggling family and career. I wish I can be home in time to cook dinner for Mr. Husband. I wish I have more time with him to do the things we enjoy doing together. I love my career and I love my family. But I will not give up my family for anything else. That much I know. Push come to shove, I'll leave my career, willingly.
In the meantime, I pray to God for His guidance. I pray for mental and physical strength. I'm trying the best I could...
posted by Ms O at 5:52 pm
