Work, Play, and everything in between
Hello Dears
Today would be my 3rd day in Vietnam. I think i'm adjusting well to my environment. I'm now a small boy in a big town. Work for the past week has been sadly monotonous. I have yet to be given any tasks or assignments. All i've been doing is learning about the company and its product (Saigon RDC & concrete). But what else could i expect? I doubt i can be of any use at all to the organization if i know nothing. I'm just frustrated and impatient i guess. It feels like i'm on a fast track to nowhere. I have no challenges, no excitement, no benchmarks. No chance for christopher of changi to show his quality. The office is small and cramped. Constantly leaning left, shifting right to try and avoid being an obstruction. But every job has its ups and downs. On the flip side, my colleagues are nice and approachable, and my immediate supervisor puts in much of her time and effort ensuring I am taken care of and that the environment is conducive for me to gain experience. Honestly, I am surprised, impressed and grateful. I don't know why someone would go through so much trouble to educate and orientate me while having other business to take care of. Moreover, I will only be attached to the company for slightly more than a month. My time here would seem like a fleeting phase. All them same, they teach me and treat me as if they expect me to rise to future tasks and produce outstanding results. I won't disappoint.
I was very happy to get off from work on friday. I'm glad to be able to relax and recover. So far, this week end has been enjoyable. We visited a local university today and had a chance to meet with some Vietnamese students. We ate, talked and laughed together. The rapport that we formed grew very fast. Contrary to what i initially thought, we have much in common. I also must admit that i can relate with these students much more than some people i meet in Singapore. We are not so different. We all work hard, love family, meet friends, chase dreams, smile when we're happy and cry when we're sad. Doesn't that sound like everyone who has ever lived? Strange how everyone is so different, yet inescapably similar. I met many Vietnamese students today and also got to spend time with my fellow Singaporeans in the group. I thank God everyday that i'm here that they are here with me. Back home, i'm used to sharing what i have with family and friends. Although i complain sometimes that i don't have enough for myself, the truth is, i need to share. I need to offer what i have someone and hope they accept what i have to offer. Its the only way i stay sane and happy. Its how i know that i'm living and doing things for a cause greater than myself. If there ever was a time that i lived only for myself, i wouldn't be living for much. So thanks. Life just feels complete.
Much Love
Chris
Today would be my 3rd day in Vietnam. I think i'm adjusting well to my environment. I'm now a small boy in a big town. Work for the past week has been sadly monotonous. I have yet to be given any tasks or assignments. All i've been doing is learning about the company and its product (Saigon RDC & concrete). But what else could i expect? I doubt i can be of any use at all to the organization if i know nothing. I'm just frustrated and impatient i guess. It feels like i'm on a fast track to nowhere. I have no challenges, no excitement, no benchmarks. No chance for christopher of changi to show his quality. The office is small and cramped. Constantly leaning left, shifting right to try and avoid being an obstruction. But every job has its ups and downs. On the flip side, my colleagues are nice and approachable, and my immediate supervisor puts in much of her time and effort ensuring I am taken care of and that the environment is conducive for me to gain experience. Honestly, I am surprised, impressed and grateful. I don't know why someone would go through so much trouble to educate and orientate me while having other business to take care of. Moreover, I will only be attached to the company for slightly more than a month. My time here would seem like a fleeting phase. All them same, they teach me and treat me as if they expect me to rise to future tasks and produce outstanding results. I won't disappoint.
I was very happy to get off from work on friday. I'm glad to be able to relax and recover. So far, this week end has been enjoyable. We visited a local university today and had a chance to meet with some Vietnamese students. We ate, talked and laughed together. The rapport that we formed grew very fast. Contrary to what i initially thought, we have much in common. I also must admit that i can relate with these students much more than some people i meet in Singapore. We are not so different. We all work hard, love family, meet friends, chase dreams, smile when we're happy and cry when we're sad. Doesn't that sound like everyone who has ever lived? Strange how everyone is so different, yet inescapably similar. I met many Vietnamese students today and also got to spend time with my fellow Singaporeans in the group. I thank God everyday that i'm here that they are here with me. Back home, i'm used to sharing what i have with family and friends. Although i complain sometimes that i don't have enough for myself, the truth is, i need to share. I need to offer what i have someone and hope they accept what i have to offer. Its the only way i stay sane and happy. Its how i know that i'm living and doing things for a cause greater than myself. If there ever was a time that i lived only for myself, i wouldn't be living for much. So thanks. Life just feels complete.
Much Love
Chris