Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Working in a bank is very hectic. I finally know why they are paid higher than other professions, on average. The work and effort put in is much more, than my previous job in civil service.. Working for govt is one of the highest paid job, by per hour, per % of brain cells utilized. Seriously considering going back when I have kids or plan to retire in future... Previously, I get to have long lunch hours, random chit chat sessions/tea breaks with my colleagues, and quite a bit of surfing time on fb everyday. I just need to sit in meeting, and I can virtually shut off throughout the session. On the other hand, for my current job, there isn't one minute of my office hour which I'm not working, or at least thinking about work. I don't even have time to pee or poo as I like, or even respond to handphone messages. J**** ppl really know how to squeeze their employees dry, while they do nothing and shake their legs. They are the masters in work delegation man. Earn so much $$ for doing nothing. Pui! One thing I hate about them most is their stingy calculation of working hour. They do not allow us to use one more minute of our lunch time, and face turn black when we work OT. They think we are inefficient when we need to work additional hrs. But...so much work to do! and they do nothing, and want to go home early...sometimes really fed up with their rigid mentality. I am really stressed working here, as my bosses are known to be not forgiving when making mistakes. They remember when u make errors, and may ask you to leave when you are not performing. This is what happened to my predecessors. Really stressed. And scared.

It doesn't help that I have a million tasks to do, due to job rotation every quarter, and my analysis work..which don't get rotated that often. Although I learnt so much more stuff...I feel the curve is a bit too steep, as I have so much so much to remember within the limited time. And I am expected to master them in no time. Really no joke. The positive aspect is that I am like a dry sponge right now, trying to soak in whatever knowledge I am exposed to, this motivation keeps me going... And colleagues are pretty nice...esp one gal of my age..who really helps me a lot...so, so thankful to her...too bad my team member/buddy, who is supposed to help each other out, is pretty sucky at times...dun't like the way she talks either, haiz, office politics..

Work life now is just so exhausting...to the extent I just want to go home everyday after work to have dinner and have my long awaited sleep at 10:30pm. I have no life now...in fact, a little anti-social...haizzz.. Still have tonnes of wedding prep...lucky Cha is there to do most of the stuff...haiz...what to do without dear Cha...

5.5 months to go....wah.. scary. And I have not had much done yet... except had my photoshoot done in Taiwan, and bought the si dian jin. Guest list not out yet!!! *a bit worried*. Some outstanding stuff are:

Bridal car

Bridal bouquet

Invitation cards

Chinese kua/ shoes

Chalets for my relatives

Guo Da Li

Dowry

Conclusion: Going to be damn poor.

Had a 9-day trip to Taiwan. Really a refreshing break from my hectic work. And so long nvr travel with Cha liao! Really miss staying together with him :'(

Photoshoot was really tiring, but happy experience. How I wish it wasn't so cold, so that I can be more proactive in my poses. More enjoyable as well. Their styling and make-up skills are really good. 2 thumbs up for it! But photography skills...arh-hem... think Cha's better...hehe

This trip was largely focused on food, food, and food. Of cuz, slacking as well. My god... I love travelling so much!!! Now I hope that the Taiwan BS will do a good job for us...and make good of all their promises to us. Or else...they will see us there again...over-turning their tables... hiak hiak..

Celebrated my dad's bday at Coasta Sands, Downtown east. First time in my life. And probably the only time. Cuz it was soooo tiring... and cost a bomb as well...*sweat* siong ah! Pretty enjoyable. A lot of "first times" eg. chalet, K-boxing and BBQ. I enjoy the wine appreciation session too...And not to mention.. the slacking. Now I feel so blue that work day will be starting again on Wed...sian lar!!!