12
2008
House Warming Gathering
If it wasn’t for the house warming party, I guess we will have to wait for another year. Is it because everyone is busy?! Part of it. West Malaysia is too big compared to East. Everyone is staying at different places and is tough to meet up to chill.
Anyway, some pictures we took 
Group picture before our drinking session
Look at all the drunkards! Well not all. The girls didn’t drink except myself.
9
2008
Why have I been inactive?
I know I have not been updating my blog. I was really busy with work. Few days back I wanted to update something but I couldn’t after I saw the site’s layout. Though I have not been logging in but I think some changes would be good. Hence, I did one simple one but still took me forever as I only have an hour a day to spare.
Some other updates.
I have finally decided to resign from my current job as a recruitment consultant. Guess it doesn’t really work out for me. It doesn’t make me enough money to survive. My freelance jobs are even earning much more than my permanent job. Another reason for resigning is because I’m starting up some business with 2 other friends. If everything runs smoothly, our business will be up by January 2009. Really looking forward to it.
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Did any of you guys watch the opening ceremony of Olympics last night?
It was really beautiful, don’t you think so? It’s something really different. I especially like the part where they danced and drew.
16
2008
Work frustrations?!
Tick Tock Tick Tock… It’s only 3.53pm. Perhaps is the mood of working today makes time goes by too slowly. I have been in an ‘indescribable’ mood / feelings for the one whole week. It is because the desire and passion for the job is slowly fading?! But wait.. I have only been the recruitment line (which is really new for me) for 3 months. Why?! Candidates are just pissing me off. People are always complaining that they are unable to get a better job. I do understand how tough is it to get a good pay job. Absence for interviews… coming in late… improper attire… anything you can name of. You think you can get average jobs with these kind of attitudes, not to say high pay job.
Excuses?! Lame ones I received! Maybe a few examples.
Conversation 1
Me: You are supposed to be here for interview today right?! Why ain’t you here yet?!
Candidate: Oh no! I have totally forgotten about the interview. I was too busy. Can I like reschedule the interview to tomorrow.
Me: Sure! Make sure you remember your interview schedule this time.
Candidate: Alright! See you.
Next day….
Me: Why didn’t you turn up again?!
Candidate: Oh shit! I have forgotten to inform you that I’m busy too and not able to come. Can I….
Me: So sorry but no!
Conversation 2
Candidate: Yea! I’m really interested in the job, can we arrange for an interview tomorrow afternoon?
Me: Sure! Why not? Please be here at 2pm with your resume and certificates
Next day….
(As usual, candidate didn’t turn up and I have to make a call to see if he has any problem getting here)
Me: You have any problems finding the place?! It’s almost 3pm and you’re not here yet.
Candidate: Sorry for not informing you earlier but my mother is ill and I have to take care of him. Perhaps we can reschedule for another session tomorrow.
(Of course I will give him another chance since he has his reason. Have to be more lenient sometimes)
Next day approaches….
(Still he didn’t appear for the interview)
Candidate: I’m really sorry but my cousin just passed away I need get back to my hometown immediately.
(Wow wow wow!! First mom sick then cousin passed away… such coincidence meh?!)
I’m not exactly complaining about my work but candidates can pissed you off so much that makes you hate your job in return. I do like my working environment with the flexibility to still have the time to work on my freelance jobs. I don’t always get jobs as a freelancer if you get what I mean. To be honest, the job sounds interesting in the first place so I wanted to give it a try and see what it looks like to be in the recruitment line. But alas, I guess I’m not so into it after all.