Actually, I've been thinking of going overseas to work for a period of time, probably 1-2 years. Or should I say, stay there for a period of time. Countries which I'm looking at is Taiwan or Australia.
I have to admit that Chinese is in me. I cannot leave without hearing Chinese for a long period of time. This applies to music and shows. I am a fan of Ou Xiang Ju, Taiwanese Idol Dramas. Just ask me any and I'll be able to let you know whether the level of recommendation. Hahahaha....
Australia is another choice for me because I like the lifestyle there. Slow-paced and relaxed. Totally a different type of culture as compared to Singapore.
But anyway, what made me suddenly want to move to other countries is because of the change in lifestyle. Singapore is a comfort zone for all of us. No matter what type of problem we come across, we will always survive. But how about in other countries? How is it like? Will I earn for myself a spot in their country? Will I be able to carve a career there? How different is it from my present living condition? All these are question marks... no one will be able to give me an exact answer even if they have moved from S'pore to other countries to reside for a period of time. We need to personally experience it ourselves. Will I go? I don't know.
May be not. May be not for now.
HAVING MORE EXPERIENCE DOES NOT MEAN YOU'RE WISER!
Bear that in all mind all of you! So what if you've tasted more salt? So what if you're 40 and I'm only half your age? That does not determine the wisdom and capability of a person. What matters is whether you have fully grown up from each scenario you face and if you've become a better person.
I feel sympathy for you. You are one damn poor soul. Do you know how to do business? If not, then listen to the experts! YOU- the franchisee! Listen up!
Now, many of you might not know what I'm grumbling about. Let me tell my story.
My company specializes in the nail business. Being a pioneer in this market, we created franchise programs so that we can have more outlets islandwide. Now, this particular franchisee which we just signed on is causing a hell lot of trouble for me. She and her other 4 partners are not communicating well with each other. They are so stingy but expects so much in return. They think themselves as all high and mighty and that they should be given immediate attention. Who are you to me? You don't even pay us administrative fee! But 'in return', pushes all the blame to me and my designer. We are 2 innocent figures in this whole project. And also the most heavy-loaded ones. Whenever there is a problem, we are the ones fixing it. Whenever the problem is solved, we do not get credits. Absolutely great right? Said that we did not communicated well to her, and that she is not happy. BUT, does not blame us. How contradicting! C'mon, don't put on a false front. We can see through you and that makes you even more ugly!
Seriously, I am really thinking of changing jobs. Not only because of the franchisees, but also because of the job dissactisfaction. I slought hard for the company. BUT:
- Do not get paid OT but only replacement hours, which I do not even have the time to take cos' of the heavy workload I get
- Pay is not justifiable to the amount of work I am doing
- No bonus, no allowance, not profit-sharing, no commission for running retail stores
- Do not get paid on time for both salary n cpf
- Have to be on work mode even when I am off or on leave
Gosh... I really am reaching my limits. But, with the non-political management in my office, I'll surely miss them. Moreover, I have my own room, with personal stero and storage. This, I believe, I won't get to enjoy elsewhere unless I'm of a managerial level. However, I have doubts in such company. Will that lead to delay in payment? I've told my designer before, even if I have a heavy workload and am not paid enough, as long as I am being paid on time, I don't mind. Afterall, I'm doing something which I have interest in. You get it? I'm been bearing with this situation for 4-5 months alr. I practically have to ask for my pay every month. How many people can withstand that? Only my company staff. Some of them did not even receive their pay till 3 months later. I admire them for their loyalty and patience. But enough is enough. You have to speak up for yourself.
I'm currently now searching for jobs. Once I've found a position in an industry of my interest, I will resign. Final. No more hesitation. No more doubts.
Finale!
I just finished watching the last episode to GTV's latest Taiwanese Idol Drama- Tokyo Juliet aka Dong Fang Zhu Li Ye. What can I say? I give it 4/5.
Tokyo Juliet revolves around a girl named Lin Dai Shui. She aspires to become a Top Fashion Designer and aims to defeat the ever powerful Chu Xing who stole a design she drew at an age of 5. He is her Number 1 enemy. However, the twist of the story comes when she fell in love with his son, Ji Fong Liang. Deeply in love, Shui is entangled between passion, dream and love. Watch how she juggles between the 3 and what she decided to do in the end.
One thing that hit me after watching this show is a phrase that says 'Ye xu li kai shi xuan zhe liu xia lai jiu hao de ban fai' which means 'May be chosing to leave is the best decision to remaining at where you are now.'
I totally agree with this phrase. Many people always choose to run away from their problems. They choose not to face it, thus allowing onlookers to classify them as cowards. But at times, there is really nothing we can do to resolve the issues on hand. Thus, leaving us to battle with fate. Some chose to adopt a change in environment- either go for a holiday or migrate. Some lock themselves alone in their room, depriving themselves of food, contact and freedom. There is really nothing wrong with escaping from reality, but make sure it does not hurt the people around you or cause a mountain out of a molehill.
But then again, if only life was as simple...
