Recently, something interesting has happened in my family. The crisis that we have gone through last year has strengthened the bond among us greatly. I also saw how united we were with the rest of our relatives. In a way, all things had worked together for good.
Heaven, Home, Health, Heart, Hearth, Head.. cant rem what else tho. It is 2009 now. I really hope everything else will be smooth along the way. To me, HOME is a very very important item and in many things, it comes first.
I have seen that many people have traded their families for what they desire for in their career development. They have placed a lot faith in what would seem like a religion and they readily embrace whatever traditions the predecessors have laid down upon them: Rules and regulations, policies, and whatever seem logical and applicable under the current circumstances.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Things have changed so much and management gurus have seen Employee and Employers changed their seats of power so many times. During this recession times, we are probably in the employers' market. Employees better sit tight.
Anyway, life goes on. Employers will become employees some day. Employees may become employers themselves.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Day 4
Today is the 4th Day. My new job? Although it was rather hectic, I have an enjoyable day. BTW, if you have not been told yet, my cheese has been moved somewhere else. So, now begins my next leg of my journey - that elusive piece of cheese.
Just remember: while everyone is working for that piece of cheese, there will always be somebody you like to work with. And there will also be somebody you will hate to be even within hearing range. To be frank, in my job, I have come across people I really dont enjoy working with. But thankfully, just 1 or 2 of them so far. At least your reaction seems to be much better than mine. You knew anger, but not hate. That's nice of you but for me, there are times when I feel like rearranging someone's face. Haha... :)
so sleepy now. Will reply the rest soon.
Just remember: while everyone is working for that piece of cheese, there will always be somebody you like to work with. And there will also be somebody you will hate to be even within hearing range. To be frank, in my job, I have come across people I really dont enjoy working with. But thankfully, just 1 or 2 of them so far. At least your reaction seems to be much better than mine. You knew anger, but not hate. That's nice of you but for me, there are times when I feel like rearranging someone's face. Haha... :)
so sleepy now. Will reply the rest soon.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Today is my second day in one of the biggest section of the biggest department. arrggghH!
Isn't something I have wanted to do for the rest of my life altho some people have been trying to convince me that it is part and parcel of "career". Anyway, I think it is hard to work towards work-life balance if we treat career as bigger than life. Usually, when something serious happen back home, or with someone's life, then it is time we realise there are much much bigger than career issues in life. That's just my thought. But I must be mad!
I must be mad. But it isnt a career just becos someone told me this is a career. And start moving my cheese around. Anyway ... I am like a cat chasing its own tail. Sometimes don't even know what I am mumbling.
Hey, have you watched the drama "Liu San Jie"?
San Ge Bu Cang You Cou Tuo. (meaning, "if don't sing, more depressing")
The poor build houses for the rich to live in. The famers grow mulberries and the rich wear silk.
Nice scenaries... where people grow tea-plants and fish just in front of the lofty mountains.
Can you imagine?
Isn't something I have wanted to do for the rest of my life altho some people have been trying to convince me that it is part and parcel of "career". Anyway, I think it is hard to work towards work-life balance if we treat career as bigger than life. Usually, when something serious happen back home, or with someone's life, then it is time we realise there are much much bigger than career issues in life. That's just my thought. But I must be mad!
I must be mad. But it isnt a career just becos someone told me this is a career. And start moving my cheese around. Anyway ... I am like a cat chasing its own tail. Sometimes don't even know what I am mumbling.
Hey, have you watched the drama "Liu San Jie"?
San Ge Bu Cang You Cou Tuo. (meaning, "if don't sing, more depressing")
The poor build houses for the rich to live in. The famers grow mulberries and the rich wear silk.
Nice scenaries... where people grow tea-plants and fish just in front of the lofty mountains.
Can you imagine?
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Hi, just want to update all that I have swapped my place of work with another AM wef 16Feb.
Strange that it happened so coincidentally. But to be frank, I have always been unprepared to work in the new department. Maybe it is a case of being too comfortable at the old place for too long. I have to accept change, as it comes along. Anyway, tho it isn't my choice, I will have to do what I can do. After all, to me, doing a job is but bringing home the butter.
I do not wish to compete. To win in any competition, one will have to excel at exceeding the rest. There are many ways to do that if one really wants to, but to me, I think we have wasted too much from all the internal competition.
Strange that it happened so coincidentally. But to be frank, I have always been unprepared to work in the new department. Maybe it is a case of being too comfortable at the old place for too long. I have to accept change, as it comes along. Anyway, tho it isn't my choice, I will have to do what I can do. After all, to me, doing a job is but bringing home the butter.
I do not wish to compete. To win in any competition, one will have to excel at exceeding the rest. There are many ways to do that if one really wants to, but to me, I think we have wasted too much from all the internal competition.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Origin of sin in the workplace
One lesson I learn in 2008.
We have all been thinking about that "greener pasture" or that "land overflowing with milk and honey" 2008.
In our hearts, we somehow seem to believe that there was a Garden of Eden - whether at home, or at our workplace, or even at church. But the reality is, the orginal Eden was long gone. The plants and fruits no longer live forever. The soil no longer fertile and pure. Man, from then on, has to till the land with sweat and blood, but the land will never produce enough. (Reminds me of all the endless complaints from patients and staff.)
2008, I had learnt a couple of new skills too, but I will still need to practise even harder in 2009. I have also found a few new friends. Somehow, still cannot shake off the idea of learning Salsa. Yen seemed keen to learn too, when Phillip and I brought her to view (twice) them. Anyway, still must decide carefully. Hmm... I have also managed to make some extra pocket money for Yen but my greatest reward will be the day when Yen is finally able to find teh extra pocket money on her own. Tho it was just a few Ks for the whole year, I still think it is not bad. Better than nothing. The lessons learnt were much more valuable.
2008, a few of my friends have resigned. YJA, DCP and most recently, YYZ too. Can't blame them. I admire them for the courage they have taken to uproot. I believe that they are much happier now, after having tendered their letters. Everyone tends to doubt that "greener pastures" really do exist. Especially when one has been very disillusioned with one's current work situation. Nevertheless, I can feel it, quite strongly, that they are going to do even better outside in their chosen fields. So, my best wishes to them.
Back top Eden. Unfortunately, Eden has been locked up and fiercely guarded by an angel now. Becos it has been corrupted by the thing that first slithered into the presence of Eve, who was at that time the most trusted living partner of Adam. Her thoughts were subsequently polluted, and before long, a murderous and wicked atmosphere permeated the air and stained the land.
2008 has reminded me how potent and well-disguised the human venom can be. 2008 reminded me that it was just a beautiful creature that spoke with Eve. It spoke with an intelligence that opened Eve's mind. It is too clever and cunning. And a single session was enough to bring about the downfall of human character.
So, always be mindful that the very first instance of human politics began in the Garden.
Actually, come to think of it, Lucifer was a very beutiful angel to gaze upon, brightest star among the rest. Something inside it made it fell to the ground and onto its belly. What was it? that fed its own unchecked desire to rise above every other angels and be worshipped instead. Its tendency to ursurp power is basically lust in disguise. This hunger for recognition is still prevalent in our human hearts, tho some stronger than the rest. Fuelling that lust for power can potentially lean towards selflish ambition.
Lucifer fell from grace. From being the most beautiful and powerful angel in the whole of creation. In the end, he became to be noted for being wicked, scheming, contentious and destructive. Likewise, humans can become like this too, if we are not careful to guard our hearts with all diligence. Cain and Saul were examples of children of God who finally fell.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Philippians 2:3 - "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same attitude of mind Christ Jesus had ... "
Philippians 4:8 -"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
1 Thess 4:11 "and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands ..."
Micah 6:8 - "He has shown all you people what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
We have all been thinking about that "greener pasture" or that "land overflowing with milk and honey" 2008.
In our hearts, we somehow seem to believe that there was a Garden of Eden - whether at home, or at our workplace, or even at church. But the reality is, the orginal Eden was long gone. The plants and fruits no longer live forever. The soil no longer fertile and pure. Man, from then on, has to till the land with sweat and blood, but the land will never produce enough. (Reminds me of all the endless complaints from patients and staff.)
2008, I had learnt a couple of new skills too, but I will still need to practise even harder in 2009. I have also found a few new friends. Somehow, still cannot shake off the idea of learning Salsa. Yen seemed keen to learn too, when Phillip and I brought her to view (twice) them. Anyway, still must decide carefully. Hmm... I have also managed to make some extra pocket money for Yen but my greatest reward will be the day when Yen is finally able to find teh extra pocket money on her own. Tho it was just a few Ks for the whole year, I still think it is not bad. Better than nothing. The lessons learnt were much more valuable.
2008, a few of my friends have resigned. YJA, DCP and most recently, YYZ too. Can't blame them. I admire them for the courage they have taken to uproot. I believe that they are much happier now, after having tendered their letters. Everyone tends to doubt that "greener pastures" really do exist. Especially when one has been very disillusioned with one's current work situation. Nevertheless, I can feel it, quite strongly, that they are going to do even better outside in their chosen fields. So, my best wishes to them.
Back top Eden. Unfortunately, Eden has been locked up and fiercely guarded by an angel now. Becos it has been corrupted by the thing that first slithered into the presence of Eve, who was at that time the most trusted living partner of Adam. Her thoughts were subsequently polluted, and before long, a murderous and wicked atmosphere permeated the air and stained the land.
2008 has reminded me how potent and well-disguised the human venom can be. 2008 reminded me that it was just a beautiful creature that spoke with Eve. It spoke with an intelligence that opened Eve's mind. It is too clever and cunning. And a single session was enough to bring about the downfall of human character.
So, always be mindful that the very first instance of human politics began in the Garden.
Actually, come to think of it, Lucifer was a very beutiful angel to gaze upon, brightest star among the rest. Something inside it made it fell to the ground and onto its belly. What was it? that fed its own unchecked desire to rise above every other angels and be worshipped instead. Its tendency to ursurp power is basically lust in disguise. This hunger for recognition is still prevalent in our human hearts, tho some stronger than the rest. Fuelling that lust for power can potentially lean towards selflish ambition.
Lucifer fell from grace. From being the most beautiful and powerful angel in the whole of creation. In the end, he became to be noted for being wicked, scheming, contentious and destructive. Likewise, humans can become like this too, if we are not careful to guard our hearts with all diligence. Cain and Saul were examples of children of God who finally fell.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Philippians 2:3 - "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same attitude of mind Christ Jesus had ... "
Philippians 4:8 -"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
1 Thess 4:11 "and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands ..."
Micah 6:8 - "He has shown all you people what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Saturday, February 07, 2009
"Niu" Year 2009
Do I welcome 2009? Well, as compared to 2008, it should be a more optimistic year right?
Pessimism used to fill my 2007 & 2008. 2008 had brought me many pains and challenges; almost drove me to the wall and I almost fought back. But thankfully, things did not turn out that way.
I realise that sometimes, we tend to forget that God might also want to protect the person that you have grown to hate so much. Maybe I had been silly trying to act smarter than I really am.
Anyway, some food for thought:
1. I believe that if you do not succumb under pressure, you will emerge even stronger than before.
2. If you have not changed into a worse person, you are definitely going to be a even better person.
3. Cruising up river, submerged hippos can be more dangerous than basking crocs.
Pessimism used to fill my 2007 & 2008. 2008 had brought me many pains and challenges; almost drove me to the wall and I almost fought back. But thankfully, things did not turn out that way.
I realise that sometimes, we tend to forget that God might also want to protect the person that you have grown to hate so much. Maybe I had been silly trying to act smarter than I really am.
Anyway, some food for thought:
1. I believe that if you do not succumb under pressure, you will emerge even stronger than before.
2. If you have not changed into a worse person, you are definitely going to be a even better person.
3. Cruising up river, submerged hippos can be more dangerous than basking crocs.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
