Tippy Toey

Time flies when you're working. Yup, it's been more than 2 1/2 years since my last regular job, and I got to say, for a start, I think I'm having a good time. The guy I'm taking over took much responsibility over his work. I give him credit for that. His files and corresspondences are well maintained. The only thing that's not so conclusive is his failure to create a system for better fault detection. He's been there for about 2 1/2 years. So I was kind of surprised that he could live with a not catalouged system. I can't.

So into my third at work, I've been walking around the factory floor, speaking to everyone. Well, most everyone, especially those who'd would be comfortable speaking with me. Those who aren't, well... I don't think I would report my movement to them anytime in the near future.

My boss doesn't really know what I'm doing. I think he doesn't really wanna care either. He's a very straight and direct person. We see each other everyday. We're on the same transport. But we speak to each other once a week. Weird right? Somehow or other, well, it could be me, but I do feel he's intimidated to speak with me. For the most part of the time, you'll see me conferring with the expat team of Aussies, Fillipinos & Indians. Not that I do not want to speak to anyone else, it's just that what I do is a stand-alone position. There is simply no one who can help me do my work except these people. I value their contributions. Most of them are twice my age.

The line workers are people I value too. People think of my position as being high. I somehow can see why. I can make decisions on the spot and not many people would have the sense to question me. I like that feeling. Not feeding my ego. But I can see instant results with my methods.. Insya Allah. I can't wait for a salary review!

But having said that, I just gotta be careful not to step on anyone's toes, Insya Allah... Till my next blog!

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21 Dec 06''