Sunday, September 27, 2009
Fri nite's out with Colls
Went for a drink with colls after work on Fri. They are all from other teams.
The girls - Me, Cheryl, Marilyn and Cindy...
The guys - Zhao Qiang, Song Mau, Alan, Sin Han and Zhi Hao. JJ supposed to join us too but he got tick to the F1.
We went for dinner at NY NY first before heading to 'Howl at the Moon' for drinks. I didn't eat though. Have been skipping dinners for 2 consecutive days cos I'm too full from all the mooncakes and snacks at work. Seriously is eat until scared. Boss bought cream raisin bun (our fav). I really could not eat for the day alr. Saved it for breakfast the next day.
++ MarryMango at 1:24 PM.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Power
I really enjoy what I'm doing right now. It's as though I have just found my purpose in life. I like knowing many things and being responsible for my trades. I'm blessed with a photographic memory so ppl can even call me after work to ask for a particular trade and I know exactly what they are talking abt. I even had a conference call with NY once after I had gone home.I like having the authority to instruct my NY office and another bank which we had outsourced some business to. I like the feeling of being respected and looked up to. Today, a coll from the Equities dept was chatting with me. He asked if I was busy. I said a bit as I need to cover another coll who is on leave. He said he knew it wouldn't be a problem for me cos he heard I'm quite capable. No idea where he heard it frm. It's funny though.
Contrary to what Jason said the other day, I dun think I'm such a bum. Boss used to call me the 6pm gal. So wat if I go home on the dot everyday? I have a coll who stayed late. Both of us have the same job and I would say her job is lighter, minus all the reports etc. Wat does this go to show? Why does she need more time to do lesser stuffs? Hmmm... Dun need to spell it out, everything is shown during appraisal and the amt of bonus you get. Boss was amazed, she asked how I managed to knock off promptly everyday. I was so tempted to say cos I dun go for 2 hours lunch and I'm efficient. Haha... But I simply said it can be done one lah.
Have been used to ppl coming up and asking me how I do things so fast. I think most importantly is to be alert and keep yourself abreast of things. Firstly, dun trash emails which dun concern you. Juz read it as FYI so you know when ppl start talking abt it. Hate talking to this coll who doesn't have a clue even when you ask her abt her trade. She's extremely blur and boss juz said today this coll got the highest possibility for her to flare up at.
Anyhow in this banking industry, it's extremely small. Ppl somehow tend to noe each other. Needless to say, Boss has frenz in other banks. 1 of them told her that they like to call me cos 'anything unsure, ask Linda lor. She's so nice'. I'm flattered. I like helping ppl who make my job easier at the same time. At the same time, I'm creating a back path for me in case I wan to jump ship next time.
On top of that, it doesn't hurt to put on some shows now and then. I have been so used to checking emails from home, after work and on weekends cos I dislike to be flooded with emails when I get in first thing in the morning. I will reply some urgent emails or something that I might forget if I dun reply right away. Again, ppl is amazed by this action. Other banks called me and asked how come I'm still working at 2am on a Friday night?!?! Boss sms me, asked why I'm so guai, nv go out on a Saturday afternoon.
Seriously, 'wayang' is important, Jason. Wat's the point of working hard if your effort is not recognised? I would advise you to work smart. I will bring home some reports to do if there is need for research and tight dateline. But other than that, I would like to have work-life balance. Dun have to work exceptionally hard or even ask ur boss for more work to show that you are hardworking. Taking the initiative is definitely better. Like throwing in suggestions to improve things. Seeing the big picture is good. Suggested improving some procedures in our NY office. Boss read and gave the green light. Viola~ I gave heads-up to NYO and suggestion implemented. Easy as ABC...
Juz submitted my appraisal form for the upcoming annual service award. Pleased to know that I can fill up so many more points even though it states maximum 5 bullet points. I obediently obliged. Some things you juz dun have to be so explicit. Know it in yourself will do.
Key thing is I totally enjoy being in control now. It's like I have been lost for so long. Now I finally found my place in life. U noe how ppl say U walk with a bounce when you are happy. I can feel that right now ;)
++ MarryMango at 6:56 PM.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Chilling out
Met Jason and Patrick after my bloody shift. They were nice enough to wait for me to have dinner together. We ate at the Big O cafe at Wheelocks. I wasn't really hungry so I ordered some sandwich but the portion is still quite big. Jason and Patrick shared some seafood platter for 2.
The place is quite nice. Ambience and live band. They were playing Bingo and Jason won 1 round. Prize is $50 return voucher and a T-shirt. Next round on U, Jason. Wouldn't mind going back again. But we said we shall go Timbre next! Patrick, book reservation earlier next time...
++ MarryMango at 1:19 PM.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Back from Sea, Sun, Sand
Food was good. Jap and Italian. I had a big pizza too. Forgot to take pic of that one...
Nice clear water...
++ MarryMango at 2:08 PM.
