so yesterday was my last day at amex…
…and it went on really boring-ly. because it was my last day and i had already finished all my work and put them up in the office’s shared drive, that meant i had nothing to do the whole day. which meant i spent the whole day reading new york times, and chatting with friends through web messenger, just like i have done the previous week. when the news that it was my last day filtered through my team, it caused somewhat of a surprising commotion. ppl were shocked, asking me why did i quit, and even asking me to retract my resignation letter. then there were those who were wishing the best, and telling me i had a great future ahead based on the work i had done. to be honest, it was all a bit overwhelming to have that sort of a reaction coming from people who i’ve only met for a little over a month. it gives such sense of pride that they felt the way they did and praising me the way they did. and even those of you who are sceptical about their honesty when doing so, at least they made the effort to be so supportive. for that, i’m real appreciative.
so today is my first day being unemployed again. but not to worry, i’ve got an offer to work for Ernst & Young in singapore waiting for me to start next week. so i’m gonna be spending a large part of these formative years in my career based in singapore. it will be interesting to see how i cope with the lifestyle over there as it will represent another change of scenario and culture for me. you see, i’m more of a laid back kind of man. and we all know the culture in singapore is…well….a little competitive. so i wonder how will i be adapting to that kind of pressure and competition when i get there. well, only time will tell how it all goes but i think my lack of friends over there will mean that i will be spending more time in here, hoping that some of you will make an effort to read, maybe drop a note or two, and try to keep in touch with me. freda, if you read this, all your posts and comments will make for great reading when i get lonely and bored in the apartment.
oh, before i sign off, today i got my first present for my 22nd birthday. it was from poh lin and aileen. it was a really nice t-shirt…bearing a laydee in bikini for its design. rather perverted, but hey, if it wasn’t, it probably wouldn’t suit me. so with that, thanks a lot poh lin and aileen! and that’s it from me tonight. adios baby.
