5:30 PM
Monday, June 30, 2008
I have told some of my friends about my new perm job. Today is the last day that I am going to be at home all day. I have been jobless for the past month - whole month of June to be exact. It is not that I am not active in looking for a job. It is just that the company want me to start tomorrow - 1 July 2008.
I am nervous about tomorrow as I have been lazying around at home for so long. Sleeping and waking up late have been a routine of mine. I might not be able to adjust to the new timing but I will soon.
Oh ya... I have not say what am I working as. The company I am working for is DBS Bank Ltd, under Cash Payment Operation. I am still unsure about the job scope as I have yet to start the 1st day of work.
I wish tomorrow I can be on full alert so that I can understand the procedure. Also, I hope to prove myself within the 3 months probation so that I can continue working there. All the best to me.
If I have the time, i will write about my first day experience tomorrow.
------- Miss Home --------
11:54 PM
Thursday, June 26, 2008
One heavy day today. I started the day by going to Wing Tai to get my cheque. After that I went to meet Esther at Tampines MRT station.
Everything was fine. From taking the bus from Hougang to Tampines Interchange to depositing the cheque to meeting Esther. By the way, I even have time to go to Mango and try some tops.
After meeting Esther, we went to Expo to shop for Mei Yan's present. We stopped at a book sale and Esther bought a book. At John Little Expo Sale, we bought some snacks. We thought of buying perfume for her but it was out of our budget. At that time, I was feeling a little tired so I thought it was too much walking.
At around half past 6, we meet jacin at Simei MRT. We went window shopping at Tampines Mall before meeting Jie Ying. Around this time, I was feeling even tired. Hence, I thought I was hungry from all the walking and talking.
After dinner at Mcdonalds, we shopped around Tampines Mall. This is when my whole body was so aching that I have to drag my feet most of the time. My friends contiuned their window shopping and I went home. I didn't know what was wrong with me. I have rested during dinner, how can I still be so tired.
When I reached home, I went for the bed first. It was the best feeling of all -- relax. After that, I didn't feel like moving around anymore. I ate some leftovers from dinner that my mom cooked. I still feel so tired. After a good bath, I didn't leave the bed then. I took fever medicine and was feeling much better.
I will stopped here now as I need to have a good night sleep. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
~~~~~~~~~ F to E ________________
12:05 PM
Monday, June 23, 2008
I have not taken pictures with my primary school friend for a long time -- probably around 3 years. I suggested to take neo print with her as both of us have grown and I want to record our growing years together.
Wendy and I meet when we were in Pri.5. We have been best friends since then. I think we have been best friends for almost a decade. Wow.... I didn't expect that.
I love her accompany and we could talk anything under the sun. Although now we have gone different routes -- she is going to SIM while I am working. I think we will not be affected by that as we can adjust our timing to spend time with each other.
Thanks a lots Wendy for being there all the time. I wish you all the best in your studies and life.
~~~~ MY PRIMARY SCHOOL BEST FRIEND ~~~~
4:10 PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
It has been a good 3 weeks break since my last job. Actually, I give myself a week break first before starting to look for a job again. This is because I didn't take much break after the last day of poly break. However, I don't regret it.
I tried to look for direct job interview but one only manage to call back. I went for the interview but almost fell asleep during the interview. The job scope was ok but I am not sure why I was so sleepy. Moreover, there is no overtime pay for that job. That even make me want to reject the offer. Luckily, they told me they will get back to be by the end of the month. This sentence also means, "Thanks for trying but we do not need you. Goodbye."
After that, I went theough agency. There were 2 two agency that I register with. Firstly, it is Recruit Express. I don't like to register under this agency as I need to pay $50 if I accept a perm job. Hence I was praying that they couldn't find any jobs that suit me. In the end, they only came back with one offer. They send my resume to the client but have yet to attend the interview. I must say that they are very slow in finding jobs. I have not heard from them for almost a week.
Another agency I registered with sis Success Human Resource. I don't need to pay any commission to them if I accept any job offer. They help me send my resume to about 5 clients. They are quick to response back. Whenever they find an job that is suitable they will call back to ask whether I want to send my resume. So effective.
Interview #2 (found by Success)
This interview is with DBS Bank at Chai Chee. I didn't know there is an office there until now. By the way, there is only one department there and it is huge. One of the interviewer made me feel comfortable by chatting with me while waiting for another interviewer. The interviewer made me feel less nervous when the actual interview was in progress. I was disappointed that they didn't accept me immediately. However, I look forward to other job interview.
The shocking news was I had to attend a 2nd interview. This brings my hope high. I went to the interview with heads held high, thinking I might have a chance since they are giving me a 2nd chance. However, the 2nd interview wasn't for the job I applied but another. The previous interviewers were impressed by my performance that they do not want to lose me. Since I am not suitable for the job, they gave me another job. The 2nd interview was shorter than the 1st. The important thing they have to confirm was whether I am willing to work at Alexander. I was hesitated at first as it was far. But they told me that it could be a temporary arrangement and I might be posted back to Chai Chee in 2 months (if possible). Hence I accepted the offer. I called the agency to tell them about the offer. The agency called me back after a few hours to tell me the salary. I was shocked when I heard the salary. It is $1800++. I expected $1500 but it is more. I am so happy to get more salary but I hope there is overtime pay too. Also I have no seen the contact so I don't know what else to expect -- good news and bad news.
I have not start work yet. Most probably next week and I have yet to sign the contract.
Thank you for such a great opportunity. I hope the job will not be so tough.
^^^^^^^^ New job on hand ^^^^^^^^^