Really took serious time off posting, considering my last post was hmm... Sunday, Feb 4th and today's the 23rd. Nothing much to update actually though I've somehow been preoccupied with family. Oh. CNY was great! Was so good to see all my cousins again and just take the time to catch up over kueh3 bang2 cake and kueh3 boh1 lu1 and pineapple tarts and cashew nuts and peanuts and what nuts it goes on...
This year Bon2 got to take part in the action! My mum brought him like everywhere. Think he's been exposed to more people than I had at 7 months and boy, does he love the attention! Haha! The usual traditions of going to my dad's side first then my mum's. Think I miss it to a certain extent. Ok the dressing up and wishing everyone "Gong Xi Fa Cai" in whatever chinese I've left remembered could have been better but I really just missed the fellowship. Without a doubt, I got to play poker (in my mum's family tradition of uncles and guy cousins and my dad being 'banker') was great! Made a profit of 6 bucks! Ok I played small... though I had a few Buan3 luck4 but anyway the money was just to spice things up. It was the strategizing that was super fun!
Other than CNY, got a call from a couple of finance companies... Insurance etc etc. Don't know why I keep getting these calls and not the calls I hope for but ya. I'm still generally keeping my options open. I'm contemplating doing part-time with a christian bookstore or doing events or something. Most importantly, I'm really taking this time to get things right. Step-up more on my walk and family commitments, finding out about Cambodia mission with ICM, reading books that have long since been due to read... mainly working on my faith goals. On top of all this am also considering taking up night classes with IAS (Institute of Advertising Singapore). Intake's in July though there's one coming up in April.
That's basically the sketch I've got. Doubt I'll be posting much in the days ahead. Will try really to update though reckon people won't want to hear about the same old thoughts so ya. But take care all and have a blessed weekend coming up =)
Friday, February 23, 2007
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Giving thanks.
This week has brought a whole lot of hype. First was the whole "I got a job" thing then came the "hmm... this may not be for me" thing then the "ok, I quit". Yup. I'm currently back to my previous status of 'In search of Job'.
Had been really just talking to God and to people about the first job offer I got and in a way accepted and somehow even with the wonderful people and work environment, the whole thing just didn't sit well with my heart. *Thanks Wendy for the tag. Think it really came as a double confirmation to decline the job offer* That was exactly what was missing - peace. Anyways, I intended on going down to the office to personally talk to my boss face to face but after sending him an sms informing him that I'll be taking up a few minutes of his time before training starts, he called a few moments after it was sent. So I ended up talking to him over the phone and he wished me the very best.
Honestly, it was a load off my chest and I thank God that in everything He's there guiding me. This week I've got another interview on Tues for a marketing position in a finance company. Quite interesting coz the call came while I was on field training with the previous job haha! Anyways, it's in Bishan and yup will just go and see if God wants me there.
Yesterday I applied for jobs in Mediacorp and IDA. Really hoping that I'll get it actually... but ultimately I want God's will and not just my wants. So... we'll see where things go.
Something new is that I've decided to make Trinity@Paya Lebar my home church! Been attending their services and attended cell for the first time friday and ya. Think it's where I'm to be. =) The whole church structure of Trinity really reminds me of FCC and really have been warmly welcomed and feel very much at home though it'll be another transition to making friends, fitting in etc. but yea... I'm glad and can't wait to find an area to serve!
So... tt's about as much updates I can give for now... haha! If Weichang & Clement are reading this, I'm still aching from badminton haha! Yup. Take care ya'll and have a blessed week! Shalom!
Had been really just talking to God and to people about the first job offer I got and in a way accepted and somehow even with the wonderful people and work environment, the whole thing just didn't sit well with my heart. *Thanks Wendy for the tag. Think it really came as a double confirmation to decline the job offer* That was exactly what was missing - peace. Anyways, I intended on going down to the office to personally talk to my boss face to face but after sending him an sms informing him that I'll be taking up a few minutes of his time before training starts, he called a few moments after it was sent. So I ended up talking to him over the phone and he wished me the very best.
Honestly, it was a load off my chest and I thank God that in everything He's there guiding me. This week I've got another interview on Tues for a marketing position in a finance company. Quite interesting coz the call came while I was on field training with the previous job haha! Anyways, it's in Bishan and yup will just go and see if God wants me there.
Yesterday I applied for jobs in Mediacorp and IDA. Really hoping that I'll get it actually... but ultimately I want God's will and not just my wants. So... we'll see where things go.
Something new is that I've decided to make Trinity@Paya Lebar my home church! Been attending their services and attended cell for the first time friday and ya. Think it's where I'm to be. =) The whole church structure of Trinity really reminds me of FCC and really have been warmly welcomed and feel very much at home though it'll be another transition to making friends, fitting in etc. but yea... I'm glad and can't wait to find an area to serve!
So... tt's about as much updates I can give for now... haha! If Weichang & Clement are reading this, I'm still aching from badminton haha! Yup. Take care ya'll and have a blessed week! Shalom!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
What's new...
... I found a job. The past weeks have gone by. So fast. Gosh.
Just the other week I set up my Jobstreet account, uploaded my resume, applied for 2 jobs, thinking, "I'll give it 3 weeks". 2 days I set up an account with Monster and applied for 1 job. Later that day, I get the call. First interview Dreamworks Advertising - Mon 11am, Chinatown.
Sunday night - first impression clothing dilemma. Finally decided to pick an outfit @ daybreak. Arrived. Filled out papers. Had some laughs over Friends Season 1 playing on the waiting hall tv. Finally was invited into the conference room and was asked 3 questions openly with the 4 other applicants. 1) Introduce myself. 2) What are my strengths? 3) Do I have any weaknesses? Felt like I didn't do well with that. Me, the only one in the room without outside experience in the field - Sales and Marketing. If there's no call by Wed, it's back to the drawing board. I'm told.
Tuesday, I wait for the train to Clementi from City Hall. A great day of badminton with Weichang & Clement! Been a really long time since I"ve played (Currently. Aching arms.). I get the call. Second interview. I got it. The next day 9.45am. 4 hours of evaluations over a teh susu @ the pagoda street coffee shop. Bustling tourists and school children all around while I sat there learning about my future in career advancements and answering questions, possibly, determining it.
It was surreal and yet real. Think I'm still baffled by the fact that everything has come to this. The few days of job searching, my first application, my first and only call yet. Should I wait? Would there be other calls?
Last night I get 3 missed calls from 1 number. Rang back, no answer. My mobile rings after a few minutes of dinner preparation. It's the MD. "You've got to go through a few days of training before we officially welcome you in... but I extend an initial congratulations." Does that mean I got it? Work begins almost immediately.
I'm beginning to doubt, really, if this is just the company needing people urgently or God opening a door. My prayers were focussed on God leading me to do His will in the job's I've applied for. It's not even a matured time for the rest of the companies to call and I settle for this job? Is it meant to be taken as a sign? Nothing wrong with the company... though the name may sound alarming "Cobra Group - www.cobragroup.com" Never heard of it but apparently it's big. I'll be handling direct marketing for Standard Chartered if I get in. The idea that in 8 months or more, according to my progress, I run my own project team as project manager, maybe become my own MD, starting up another company under the Cobra Group. It's hmm... daunting.
O Lord, is this really where I am to begin this first step into a career? Father, if it is, please settle my heart, take away the doubts. I need You and desire for Your heart and desires in my life. Help me stay on Your highway. Thank you Lord.
Just the other week I set up my Jobstreet account, uploaded my resume, applied for 2 jobs, thinking, "I'll give it 3 weeks". 2 days I set up an account with Monster and applied for 1 job. Later that day, I get the call. First interview Dreamworks Advertising - Mon 11am, Chinatown.
Sunday night - first impression clothing dilemma. Finally decided to pick an outfit @ daybreak. Arrived. Filled out papers. Had some laughs over Friends Season 1 playing on the waiting hall tv. Finally was invited into the conference room and was asked 3 questions openly with the 4 other applicants. 1) Introduce myself. 2) What are my strengths? 3) Do I have any weaknesses? Felt like I didn't do well with that. Me, the only one in the room without outside experience in the field - Sales and Marketing. If there's no call by Wed, it's back to the drawing board. I'm told.
Tuesday, I wait for the train to Clementi from City Hall. A great day of badminton with Weichang & Clement! Been a really long time since I"ve played (Currently. Aching arms.). I get the call. Second interview. I got it. The next day 9.45am. 4 hours of evaluations over a teh susu @ the pagoda street coffee shop. Bustling tourists and school children all around while I sat there learning about my future in career advancements and answering questions, possibly, determining it.
It was surreal and yet real. Think I'm still baffled by the fact that everything has come to this. The few days of job searching, my first application, my first and only call yet. Should I wait? Would there be other calls?
Last night I get 3 missed calls from 1 number. Rang back, no answer. My mobile rings after a few minutes of dinner preparation. It's the MD. "You've got to go through a few days of training before we officially welcome you in... but I extend an initial congratulations." Does that mean I got it? Work begins almost immediately.
I'm beginning to doubt, really, if this is just the company needing people urgently or God opening a door. My prayers were focussed on God leading me to do His will in the job's I've applied for. It's not even a matured time for the rest of the companies to call and I settle for this job? Is it meant to be taken as a sign? Nothing wrong with the company... though the name may sound alarming "Cobra Group - www.cobragroup.com" Never heard of it but apparently it's big. I'll be handling direct marketing for Standard Chartered if I get in. The idea that in 8 months or more, according to my progress, I run my own project team as project manager, maybe become my own MD, starting up another company under the Cobra Group. It's hmm... daunting.
O Lord, is this really where I am to begin this first step into a career? Father, if it is, please settle my heart, take away the doubts. I need You and desire for Your heart and desires in my life. Help me stay on Your highway. Thank you Lord.
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