The Work Song

Waking up at 6am every weekday used to be a pain. Then my body clock got used to it and it's not so difficult anymore. But i still hate having to take the train to work because if you don't already notice, Malaysians are mostly rude and late.

After work, i sometimes have to come home and do more work in order to meet deadlines. On certain weekends, i also work from home. And i always have to plan my annual leaves because during three weeks of every month, i am usually swamped with work.

Is all the effort worth it? After all, this is not my ultimate dream job. This is not what i envision myself doing for the rest of my life. Heck, i didn't even really apply for this job!

But yes, the effort is worth it. It's an awesome stepping stone. Everybody's got to start somewhere don't they? And though i don't love the job, i certainly don't hate it because...

...my boss is awesome. She does scare me at times but mostly, she's great. And a boss who cares about your real career goal (though it is NOT related to the field you are working in) and helps you achieve it, is even more awesome!



...in the industry that i am working for, there can be a lot of snobs. But fortunately, my workmates are nothing like that. They are a fun bunch who make time pass faster at work and one of them is a great source of gossip!

...I am working for the company that i have always wanted to work with. Years ago, when my college organised a trip to Astro, i was insanely psyched (though i pretended to not be). Touring their grounds, i was so impressed with everything and fantasized about being a part of the firm when i graduate. Very glad that God answered my prayer. Now, if only i can make it to the radio department, i'm all good!



...clothes, from my perspective, should be worn to reflect your mood. Having to don work clothes every single work day is a torture. I should be able to dress up when i want to and dress down when i want to. When my feet hurts from all those heels, i want to be able to wear flip flops to work. Fortunately, at my office, everyday is Casual Friday. Hello jeans, summer dresses and sandals! Goodbye uncomfy office skirts and buttoned shirts!

...from boring brainiacs to quirky hosts to one of People's hottest man, this job has given me the opportunity to meet and speak to people i never thought i will be able to share a few words with.

...when i was young, i swore to myself that i will not end up with a 9 to 6 job because sitting in an office all day will bore me to death. Alas, i am in a 9 t0 6 job but luckily, i get to leave the office for outdoor assignments (interviews, color sep, events) at least once a month. Can i get a woot woot? And goodie bags make it all the more awesome-er!

...I learn odd random facts every month! Helps when i need to pretend to be smart or when i need to eliminate awkward conversation silence. Do you know that penguins starve for as long as 60 days in order to protect their eggs? Do you know that Sheryl Crow suffers from sleep paralysis (like you lah Eun Hae!)?

So that's why i like my job. I hope you like yours too. Till the next time, hope you had a kick-ass Labour Day holiday to celebrate all the blood and sweat you've put into your work...