I would have preferred not to blog about it, but I think I should, because it helps me feel less yucky.
Or maybe it wouldn't really help. I don't know.
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I just found out that I am not entitled to the 13th month bonus.
Yes, it is not a big deal, I know, I know. I am just kicking a big fuss. Yes, I know I know.
I guess maybe I was thinking in the logical sense. If one year has 52 weeks, then I should legitimately get the 13th month 'bonus', which is really not a bonus.
But no la. The world doesn't always run on logic, as we would all have realized.
As I would think that I have worked as hard as others, sloughed as much, if not contributed my insights, I am not quite at peace with the kind of deal I am getting.
I cannot complain of course; I signed the contract willingly, not fully understanding the clauses and being aware of what is being spelt out.
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So I thought I should write about it to consider the good side of the issue.
Because life is so se-nang, I can afford the time to plan for my wedding.
Because life is so se-nang, everyone is so nice...and I have had the opportunity to make some good friends.
Because life is so se-nang, I can go home immediately after work and pursue my own activities.
Because life is so se-nang, I can go for time off to play sports with other colleagues.
All that...all that, for a month of pay. No doubt it is a rather hefty amount.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
A test
Back in the office for the third day. One and a half more day of work and two more (kind of) days to Christmas.
How has it been?
Eh, ok. Am a little stressed up because I need to rush out a chapter (for a book. Eh no, not for myself) and that we are meeting the publishers on Mon. Other than that, so far so good.
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Do I miss anything about China?
Well...not really. I guess if there were anything I miss, it would be the very relaxed kind of lifestyle. When days seem to float slowly by. When I can sleep at midnight (not because I want to) and wake up at 730am fully recharged. When I can eat pretty much and still lose weight (guess its too cold).
Other than that, nothing really. Although maybe, if I have had to be there longer, I would have tried to make life more comfortable by bringing 'homely' things with me. But since I was only going to be there for a month, I didn't see the need to.
On the whole, I think the trip has made me more bearing and more humble.
I used to think that I can be rather impatient and snappy (attested by my behaviour towards my mum). But I was proven wrong.
My roommate, who is a lady is her 50s, tends to like to call me 'stupid' and 'silly'. Well, and yes, I do sometimes do stupid and silly things...probably unintentionally but nonetheless, it is still irritating.
And of course, don't expect a lady who has lived half a life to tolerate such behaviour.
So, while I dislike being called stupid (and what-have-you), I usually will retaliate with a "Ya lo. I am so stupid lo." I mean, the point is, I never thought of myself as being too clever to begin with.
I don't know what she really thought of me by the end of the trip but when we parted, she commended that I have been very good. Because for the many times she had chided me off, I had never once retorted.
Oh well...
sometimes we really never know who we are and what we are capable of until we are put to the test.
How has it been?
Eh, ok. Am a little stressed up because I need to rush out a chapter (for a book. Eh no, not for myself) and that we are meeting the publishers on Mon. Other than that, so far so good.
...
Do I miss anything about China?
Well...not really. I guess if there were anything I miss, it would be the very relaxed kind of lifestyle. When days seem to float slowly by. When I can sleep at midnight (not because I want to) and wake up at 730am fully recharged. When I can eat pretty much and still lose weight (guess its too cold).
Other than that, nothing really. Although maybe, if I have had to be there longer, I would have tried to make life more comfortable by bringing 'homely' things with me. But since I was only going to be there for a month, I didn't see the need to.
On the whole, I think the trip has made me more bearing and more humble.
I used to think that I can be rather impatient and snappy (attested by my behaviour towards my mum). But I was proven wrong.
My roommate, who is a lady is her 50s, tends to like to call me 'stupid' and 'silly'. Well, and yes, I do sometimes do stupid and silly things...probably unintentionally but nonetheless, it is still irritating.
And of course, don't expect a lady who has lived half a life to tolerate such behaviour.
So, while I dislike being called stupid (and what-have-you), I usually will retaliate with a "Ya lo. I am so stupid lo." I mean, the point is, I never thought of myself as being too clever to begin with.
I don't know what she really thought of me by the end of the trip but when we parted, she commended that I have been very good. Because for the many times she had chided me off, I had never once retorted.
Oh well...
sometimes we really never know who we are and what we are capable of until we are put to the test.
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