Thursday, March 15, 2007

i thought, before i smash flat into the keyboard due the constant heaviness & wavering of my head (much thanks to the "2pcs Chicken MEAL, one bottle of water, 2 large pao, and few sticks of tobacco.) i'll just occupied myself with the mere pretence of being busy.

It is in fact the most unexciting day in the office. Boss' out for golf - means no cigarettes partner. Angela's on MC - means having one less people to chat with. The rest like Sally & Ting are damn busy with their work.

before some gets bewildered, all right, am working for Esmirada Group of Restaurant - the F&B establishment with 5 outlets under its belt, and 12 years of history. Wellz, in this line, seeing restaurants open and close faster than you says "WOW", this's in fact, something that we, the "marketers" boast about.

Say, Friends like Sharon (Tan), Kin, Liu(he), and Anna, loves my job. My job is good. Wellz, yes and no.
The hard part is - I almost have absolute no social life. Esmirada at Chijmes has become a second home.
Technically speaking, the first. The chances of my colleagues seeing me are much higher in comparison to that of my own parents. Till date, I've spent my Valentine's, my Anniversary, NYE's (mid), and any other important dates around the vicinity.

This job, I tell you, is not your usual 9-6pm. Sometimes, I work 12 - 16 hours a day. Without counting the multitasking of doubling up as a waitress, hostess, and mother hen (when they're short of manpower in the restaurant).

And the pay is not at all MAGIC BEANS. Compared to what my peers are getting, this is absolutely peanuts, PEANUTS! When I compared with own previous experience in Public Relation. Pay unmatchable. When I compare with own previous work experience. Pay unmatchable. And, when I compare with the 2006's Diploma Graduates' Starting Pay. Not EVEN there.

However, most jobs aint measure by gross allowance. Yes. I agree. Of course, when I mention things like; transportation, telephone bills; meal at restaurants; are all provided by the company. Cigarettes & Coffeebreak personally on Boss.

Say, wat that, I practically decide on own working hours. - sometimes I overslept and I would just sms saying I'll be at 11am, which saves my cabfare as well. Ahem, as long as I reach the office before my BOSS. Another thing, I dine for free (yes, wine & beer included) at all five of the restaurants. - mind you guys, I entertains food reviews, so please any takers? I usually do lunch meetings at Brasserie Wolf - the privileged ENT authentic French fine dining. Reading Straits Times Interactive on the job for 1.5 hour became official. The Best part is - my angmo Boss asks me to chuck my work aside just to accompany him for coffeebreak in Grand Hyatt - simply cause he needs a smoking partner while having his coffee.

Forget abt this, The one thought of how much Ive matured on my job made me smile – with pride. Marketing proposal, IPC, Singapore Budget, Business proposal are now part and parcel of my job. Dealing with difficult customers, and the objective of making 20K out of a one night event – with the restaurant limited seating – had became a fulfilling challenge that i accept with pleasure.

In just 1 year of working experience, how much can a “fresh” diploma graduate achieved from just one mere company? I aint sure.

But, tell me, what beats the fact that a PRIVATE LIMITED company offers to splurge on your degree class? On the usual condition of course. – imagine a rope, tie - bond.

I believe - Once you're an asset to your job. You're priceless. I cant say I am though.

Yes. I admit. It is really tempting. I am considering. Still considering.

beautiful memories on. 10:59:00 am x ........................................