Along Koon Seng Road
Thank you for all of you who have been concerned about me (actually, really for asking me why I've not been blogging these few days). Well, I've just shifted to another apartment along Koon Seng Road, and the place was not internet ready for the first few days. And I've also been sick with a flu and fever. Alhamdulilah, I am better now.
It's been a real long time since I fell ill. Insya Allah, I'll be healthier. The last time was a few months back when I had a gastric attack. I couldn't move. Didn't have the strength to do anything. Alhamdulilah, I am better now.
Suraya was pretty pissed at me last night for not allowing her to come visit me. Her work/school schedule is so tight that she can barely squeeze in enough time for sleep, let alone look after me. That poor thing. Alhamdulilah for such a wonderful girlfriend. I am feeling much better now dear. Rest easy. Insya Allah, I will be better on Monday. I think I caught it on Tuesday when I went for the medical checkup.
Come to think of it, last night was really the first time Su showed her anger on me! Alhamdulilah! All these years having lived alone and apart from people, I never really had the need to be looked after when I'm feeling under the weather. So having Su wanting to look after me was a little different kind of experience. But I am grateful nonetheless.
There's actually so much that I want to write about, having been MIA for so long. Oh, Alhamdulilah! I've been offered 2 jobs! It is really interesting how it worked out. As most of you kow by now, I've not been employed for the past couple of years. Been doing my own thing(s). Although things are nice, Alhamdulilah, I do miss the corporate world. I never miss the politics though. But really, the measuring of standards and apprasials... those things that you can never get out of from doing your own business. I am blessed in a sense that for most of my adult years, I've been working for MNCs and not local companies. There's just this air to it. Insya Allah, I will be able to choose wisely.
For the first position, I was offered the job there and then. Although the starting salary was a little less than I asked for, the expatriate HR manager did ask me to consider it. I had a total of 3 interviews with 3 different managers: HR, Regional Products Development & Quality and Logistics. I spent more than an hour with each of them.
On Monday, I met with the HR manager again, this time to discuss more in-depth on the issue of the doubts that all 3 of them had. The primary of course was the fact that was I able to be a "stayer". In effect, it was truly encouraging to hear him say that all of them believe that I do have what it takes to do the job well, and that I show pontential as well. Alhamdulilah, the HR manager also decided to increase my starting salary to the start of the range of what I asked for. Alhamdulilah!
Today, I went for another interview, to teach primary school students in an international school in Vietnam. I was offered the position also, probably because not many people were too keen on it. The real setback was the salary offered. At US$1,000 - US$1,100, it may be a little difficult for me to have a reasonable lifestyle there. The position starts in mid-December. On one hand, you'll get to gain experience in a teaching environment in an international background, and possibly help in getting a teaching position back here in Singapore. But then again, who am I kidding? I doubt MOE would want me. Three times I've applied and nothing, even with my international exposures and experiences.
I think I'll stick to staying in Singapore for the time being. For the fact that I do think that my skill sets are relavant and that I could make a positive contribution to the environment here. Also, I do think that I could manage with a few more appraisals and qualifications under my belt. I am after all coming to 32 only and I've about 7 years experience in international work environment. Insya Allah, I can make it happen. Insya Allah.
The good thing about the company is that because of the large foreign community, they are very flexible in a sense that they have no problem with me having to pray or setting aside a place for me to do it. In effect, my poisition is a "stand-alone" position where I do not report to anyone. I am measured by my own achievements... I guess. Alhamdulilah! I know of companies that do not allow their workers to go for Friday Prayers or allow them to pray in the workplace. "Not company policy" they say.
Gotta do the laundry now. Take care guys. Will catch up with you all soon enough, Insya Allah.
jahwsl
1352
17th Nov 06'
It's been a real long time since I fell ill. Insya Allah, I'll be healthier. The last time was a few months back when I had a gastric attack. I couldn't move. Didn't have the strength to do anything. Alhamdulilah, I am better now.
Suraya was pretty pissed at me last night for not allowing her to come visit me. Her work/school schedule is so tight that she can barely squeeze in enough time for sleep, let alone look after me. That poor thing. Alhamdulilah for such a wonderful girlfriend. I am feeling much better now dear. Rest easy. Insya Allah, I will be better on Monday. I think I caught it on Tuesday when I went for the medical checkup.
Come to think of it, last night was really the first time Su showed her anger on me! Alhamdulilah! All these years having lived alone and apart from people, I never really had the need to be looked after when I'm feeling under the weather. So having Su wanting to look after me was a little different kind of experience. But I am grateful nonetheless.
There's actually so much that I want to write about, having been MIA for so long. Oh, Alhamdulilah! I've been offered 2 jobs! It is really interesting how it worked out. As most of you kow by now, I've not been employed for the past couple of years. Been doing my own thing(s). Although things are nice, Alhamdulilah, I do miss the corporate world. I never miss the politics though. But really, the measuring of standards and apprasials... those things that you can never get out of from doing your own business. I am blessed in a sense that for most of my adult years, I've been working for MNCs and not local companies. There's just this air to it. Insya Allah, I will be able to choose wisely.
For the first position, I was offered the job there and then. Although the starting salary was a little less than I asked for, the expatriate HR manager did ask me to consider it. I had a total of 3 interviews with 3 different managers: HR, Regional Products Development & Quality and Logistics. I spent more than an hour with each of them.
On Monday, I met with the HR manager again, this time to discuss more in-depth on the issue of the doubts that all 3 of them had. The primary of course was the fact that was I able to be a "stayer". In effect, it was truly encouraging to hear him say that all of them believe that I do have what it takes to do the job well, and that I show pontential as well. Alhamdulilah, the HR manager also decided to increase my starting salary to the start of the range of what I asked for. Alhamdulilah!
Today, I went for another interview, to teach primary school students in an international school in Vietnam. I was offered the position also, probably because not many people were too keen on it. The real setback was the salary offered. At US$1,000 - US$1,100, it may be a little difficult for me to have a reasonable lifestyle there. The position starts in mid-December. On one hand, you'll get to gain experience in a teaching environment in an international background, and possibly help in getting a teaching position back here in Singapore. But then again, who am I kidding? I doubt MOE would want me. Three times I've applied and nothing, even with my international exposures and experiences.
I think I'll stick to staying in Singapore for the time being. For the fact that I do think that my skill sets are relavant and that I could make a positive contribution to the environment here. Also, I do think that I could manage with a few more appraisals and qualifications under my belt. I am after all coming to 32 only and I've about 7 years experience in international work environment. Insya Allah, I can make it happen. Insya Allah.
The good thing about the company is that because of the large foreign community, they are very flexible in a sense that they have no problem with me having to pray or setting aside a place for me to do it. In effect, my poisition is a "stand-alone" position where I do not report to anyone. I am measured by my own achievements... I guess. Alhamdulilah! I know of companies that do not allow their workers to go for Friday Prayers or allow them to pray in the workplace. "Not company policy" they say.
Gotta do the laundry now. Take care guys. Will catch up with you all soon enough, Insya Allah.
jahwsl
1352
17th Nov 06'
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