Undeniable Fact

Ok…my reliable source is not that reliable after all. First they say it is on the 15th of Jan…now they say its on the 5th of Feb...first they say some senior employees will go…now they say these bunch will stay…first they say 2 departments will merge…now they say nothing will happen. What matter most that it is a known fact that some drastic measures will be taken…apart from the retrenchment…there will be a paycut for those who survive.

Seriously…I would rather this retrenchment happen sooner than later…just get on with it and back to work. The mood is really really lousy now…the same topic is on everyone’s lips. I wonder how work can be done effective and efficiently. I for one did not give my 100% for the past week or so…yes it does affect even me…I’m positively sure the others were greatly affected too. Who would not be…the retrenchment news and paycut has made headlines on the papers and on the internet.

Think I should listen to Doris Day and make myself feel better…Que Sera Sera…whatever will be will be…the future not ours to see…Que Sera Sera…what will be will be.

What Are The Odds

Have you ever have a chance whereby someone…a total stranger…ask if you have taken your lunch…what would your reply be if you have taken your lunch…not yet waiting to lunch with you…not yet would you buy me lunch…yes but I can eat with you again…I only thought of the above replies after I foolishly told this stranger I have had my lunch earlier.

I was at this Starbuck’s waiting for my café latte when suddenly the sweet barista asked if I have had my lunch…she asked rather courteously “sir have you taken your lunch”…hmm…wonder why she asked? Would she be inviting me to lunch with her? If it’s true…then I must have disappointed her…to muster the courage to ask a stranger to lunch…is really something…oh silly me…I must have been shell shocked to think properly and reply more appropriately…how stupid can one get?

Goodbye & Take Care

According to my reliable sources…I’ll be safe from the cut. According to my reliable sources…a few of the worst dogs in the company will be cut. These are the ones who have been in the company for ages…and they know the way to get around without having to do much and get paid…they are paid quite handsomely mind you. I have the unfortunate opportunity to work with them…but only briefly.

I am at first elated about the news…elated that I’ll still be able to keep my job…maybe for the time being…who knows what will happen when the 2nd phase rolls in. I’m delighted that those dogs will not be spared…they will be slaughtered and I would very much like to say “goodbye & take care” to them when they packed their stuffs and leave. I’m a strong believer of Karma... whatever seed you sow…you reap…bad seeds…bad payback…good seeds…good returns…very logical. Looks like the seed they planted is due for payback.

I later realized that I am mean…these people are not young and might be difficult for them to find job outside. They have family to feed…bills to pay….a life to lead… how can I be so nasty…what if I get the boot instead (keeping my fingers crossed)…but I just can’t help to feel this way. Ok ok…I’m sorry…from the bottom of my heart…you guys take care…and good luck for your future endeavors.

Back To Work After 2 Weeks Break

Its back to work tomorrow…after a 2 weeks break. I have a busy schedule tomorrow…my project that I was doing before the break will resume…don’t want to even think about it…not on a lazy rainy Sunday afternoon…and the retrenchment that will happen in Jan 09…I can see that it is not going to be a good January 2009.

The two weeks break has made me want to rest even more…especially with the holiday blues still hanging. Before long it will be the Chinese New Year…and more rest…this time round…I presume it will be a week.

Have done quite a bit during the break. Had a sumptuous Christmas dinner with my long time pals at One Rochester (Iv & wife Ce...Eu & wife May...Miko & Derr...Ben & wife Joy & daughter...Teng & wife Aud)...an expensive dinner that over the last couple of years was missing during Christmas. The atmosphere that night was really…err Christmassy. I haven’t had that kind of feeling for the past few years…with the global turmoil in 2008 and uncertainties in 2009…feeling Christmas again is kinda assuring. Have also invited Sweet Sue to come join us for the Christmas Eve wine & dine...but too bad she couldn't make it...else it would have been one very Merry Christmas.

Back in Jan 2009

Thanks to DK…I think I will start writing something again. Something…anything…whatever…whichever. Where was I 2008? What happened? Much has happened…I will try to recall the events and write them down…oops…type them down I meant. It doesn’t matter if anyone is reading…but if someone read something from this blog…then I thank you. Writing…is something that I do to express me…events happening around me…the way I feel…thoughts I have…my views…my thanks…complaints…and anything I want to put down in words. It helps me to think…makes my brain work harder…also helps me to remember the occurrences later in the years when I read my own writing.

An eventful Saturday morning with DK…blading at East Coast…breakfast at Bedok…even ran into IWJ. Its good to see her again…she is doing fine and doing what she does best…running. After all that have happened to her…I’m relived to see that she is up and running again. If you are reading this IWJ…I have this to say to you…Life is truly tough on you…what you have gone through…I can only imagine…remember when I saw you at my block...back then you look so frail...back then you look like you were going to give up on life...look at you now...you survive it all and came out a stronger person…I salute you IWJ.