Now before I start anything, please note that Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay is not equal to Pacific Place in Admiralty!
The commencement of my life as an associate consultant is definitely "interesting". Now whenever I used double quotes, the meaning should definitely be re-interpreted. However, I shall leave the world determine what this double quotes mean cautiously. First the colleagues. Very nice indeed and most of all, very helpful. Now comes DF, also known as "DA", "your (good/best) friend", "the boss", "the PK", "the MK (similar to PK, not Mong Kok), the office culture is full of his gossips. Now to say that this is a healthy office environment. I can only admit it to a certain extent because it links all colleagues together but the griefs go to one person, DA. The problem, however, lies in the fact that :
(1) Our dearest boss doesn't know what we are doing but he plans everything;
(2) He talks softly;
(3) Logic-wise, he doesn't link things together and think that one work day is 24 hours dedication and one working week is Saturday and Sunday inclusive;
(4) Gesture-wise, he has too much but this gets worst with hiks soft voices; and
(5) He couldn't create a good team spirit.
The above five points make up the five common errors of a boss. And fortunately or unfortunately, our boss made them all. Perhaps it is time for him and myself to re-think whether this is suitable or not. May our almighty God bless me to make the right choice...
Jan 20, 2009
Jan 9, 2009
Recalling one who say "Do your best and God will do the rest.", what a stubborn and naive little one I was who thought I have fully interpret these words well enough. An extremely ego person I am, and a spiritual executive in the Catholic Society of the school, so what! My religious spirituality was absolutely not in shape... still, thanks to many who have been re-enforcing that "things will come when He thinks you can" and four months of struggling to stay Hong Kong (which I now clearly declare as my base), I finally knew that my strong ego thoughts are no longer necessary.
Many thanks to those who have been supporting me and guiding me through. Too many names to write down. Sometimes you may not even know that you helped but you did! I will start Monday the 12th and I will work hard. May I ask all those who hold my or have similar faith to continue to pray for me and those who does not to continue to wish me good luck.
May my spirituality continue and may God's blessing to all of us continues. God bless you and enjoy life!
Many thanks to those who have been supporting me and guiding me through. Too many names to write down. Sometimes you may not even know that you helped but you did! I will start Monday the 12th and I will work hard. May I ask all those who hold my or have similar faith to continue to pray for me and those who does not to continue to wish me good luck.
May my spirituality continue and may God's blessing to all of us continues. God bless you and enjoy life!
Jan 5, 2009
The amazing part of languages and the usage of them together
The elements of setting up a new life in a new era requires the appropriteness, innovation, and networking or what the Chinese say "time, place, people". Now, one thing that the Chinese explained this better than what I have defined in the English context is "people".
"People", somewhat close to establishing "guanxi", is somewhat different than what people defined "networking". Indeed, many have already linked "guanxi" and "networking" as identical words. However, the implication embedded in these two words, or would I say the perception and hence the implication derived from these two words are different. One interesting thing is, since man's language are never perfect, the understanding and the implication of these words in the way our culture desired it to be conveyed is strongly embedded.
Take the Japanese as an example. Well known as a culture brought over from the Chinese, the perceived way of "learning"and the way they practice culture is overwhelmingly different than that of the Chinese. Weddings are the greatest example. The usage of black and white colour in the Chinese culture is strictly prohibited because these colour are used in death. However, red was not used as much in the Japanese society as well.
Perhaps at this point of time, we should put down our strong culture and/or personal thoughts and start appreciating, or to make it a start - understanding, others and hence introduce our life with a whole new world of perception.
"People", somewhat close to establishing "guanxi", is somewhat different than what people defined "networking". Indeed, many have already linked "guanxi" and "networking" as identical words. However, the implication embedded in these two words, or would I say the perception and hence the implication derived from these two words are different. One interesting thing is, since man's language are never perfect, the understanding and the implication of these words in the way our culture desired it to be conveyed is strongly embedded.
Take the Japanese as an example. Well known as a culture brought over from the Chinese, the perceived way of "learning"and the way they practice culture is overwhelmingly different than that of the Chinese. Weddings are the greatest example. The usage of black and white colour in the Chinese culture is strictly prohibited because these colour are used in death. However, red was not used as much in the Japanese society as well.
Perhaps at this point of time, we should put down our strong culture and/or personal thoughts and start appreciating, or to make it a start - understanding, others and hence introduce our life with a whole new world of perception.
Jan 2, 2009
Surprise 2009!
A joyous new year to all and may the blessings of the Lord be always with you.
Who knows what will happen in the next second? For those who think this positively, probably great things are on their way. The other way round - the pessimist, well, they are worrying. Guess what, I am one of those who usually "doesn't care". What is yet to come unto me, He shall deliver it accordingly. How correct is this? Well, justification is, to my perception, unnecessary but is something crucially (if this word exist) embedded in one's mind.
Story goes... a year start should always be joyous and deviated from unhappy thoughts. I tried. Yet, unknowingly, knowing French may put you into a position where you can evaluate one's intention and underlying thought of someone who might be harming one of your beloved members of the family. Thanks to my French, which is not profound but better than those, I suppose. I truly hope God will assist me on this and I will try to maintain my EQ as much as I can. What a gossip to start 2009 indeed! But also, I guess I am old enough to sound and make a judgment in the family table, as I did.
Resolution for 2009:
(1) Find a job (I don't think it is a resolution but let's just put it here and evaluate when 2010 comes)
(2) Hopefully that the one I am thinking of will understand that my presence means something more than just "that". I am looking forward to a better "Walk hand in hand" with her
(3) A better family bonding - 2004-2008 is a period of saying good byes and hugs. I hope that family-wise I can keep a better bonding with them as well as finding the balance in life.
(4) Friendship building - well, to keep myself an optimistic person requires a bunch of great friends. Names shall not be told here but yes, you guys are truly great!
(5) SPORTS! A must. Swimming, cycling, whatever! I need to do some sports!
Enjoy life! :)
Who knows what will happen in the next second? For those who think this positively, probably great things are on their way. The other way round - the pessimist, well, they are worrying. Guess what, I am one of those who usually "doesn't care". What is yet to come unto me, He shall deliver it accordingly. How correct is this? Well, justification is, to my perception, unnecessary but is something crucially (if this word exist) embedded in one's mind.
Story goes... a year start should always be joyous and deviated from unhappy thoughts. I tried. Yet, unknowingly, knowing French may put you into a position where you can evaluate one's intention and underlying thought of someone who might be harming one of your beloved members of the family. Thanks to my French, which is not profound but better than those, I suppose. I truly hope God will assist me on this and I will try to maintain my EQ as much as I can. What a gossip to start 2009 indeed! But also, I guess I am old enough to sound and make a judgment in the family table, as I did.
Resolution for 2009:
(1) Find a job (I don't think it is a resolution but let's just put it here and evaluate when 2010 comes)
(2) Hopefully that the one I am thinking of will understand that my presence means something more than just "that". I am looking forward to a better "Walk hand in hand" with her
(3) A better family bonding - 2004-2008 is a period of saying good byes and hugs. I hope that family-wise I can keep a better bonding with them as well as finding the balance in life.
(4) Friendship building - well, to keep myself an optimistic person requires a bunch of great friends. Names shall not be told here but yes, you guys are truly great!
(5) SPORTS! A must. Swimming, cycling, whatever! I need to do some sports!
Enjoy life! :)
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