Office hours
Expectation:
Office hours is from 830am to 430pm. I thought it’d be good enough to stay until 6pm.
Reality:
I am there from 8am to 8pm almost every day. Sometimes I continue my work at home for another hour or so, and a few more on weekends.
Meetings
Expectation:
2-3 times a week, of which one with the Big Boss.
Reality:
I spend 2-3 hours average a day on meetings and see the Kapitan every day! Hence explains why I am there early and leave late to catch up on my things. Oh, in almost every meeting, I’d be the only lady. Sigh...
Busy period
Expectation:
One week of late nights, while the rest are fairly reasonable or easy.
Reality:
Been here for 3 weeks and it only gets worse each time. Perhaps there is no such thing as low peak season in this company, unlike in Europe where most practically close their office during summer.
Lunch
Expectation:
Half an hour at a minimum.
Reality:
Say what? Apparently there is no such thing as lunch break. If you do eat out, make sure u add the hours i.e. leave at 5 or 530pm.
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I dont know how long I can survive at this place. If I knew it’d be this bad, I might as well join the banks or specialised firms where I’d be enjoying the role. At least I’d be spending my time on something I love doing.
Ps: The young lady is definitely not happy. :(
4 comments:
Oh dear.. give it some time then decide what's best for you and your family ok? *hugs*
Hi. You must do what you like and enjoy. No point dragging your feet to work. Just leave rather than feeling miserable.
Hi B,
Agreed with Momster, give it some time to blend in, but of course, you urself will know better ur limit. & there's always the next job you can find...
momster,
still thinking but i think i have md up my mind.
Hi anonymous,
My good friend said the same and I think she's right, especially since the work has nothing to do with my skills. they just want my CV to add value to their department.
Aporn,
Yup... there are always hungry headhunters who would love to get me into the next job. lol!
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