MY Farewell Party (^_^)
Back in end February ( here), I was sort of whining and bitching about my work to you guys. I did mentioned that I wanted out...
Well, guess what, I did pull the plug...
In mid April, right after I received my annual bonus, I tendered my resignation without a new job placement. Yup, I was risking it all out, deciding to leave my comfort zone of working in the same company for almost 6 years which I joined them right after I graduated from Uni. My decision may seemed sudden to the top management, but all my close friends knew I'm on the edge of snapping.
My immediate boss, who I've slaved all my youth for, didn't even bother to convince me to stay. Well, everyone know she's a perfectionist selfish B**ch. But, since we do work well together, me tending to her demanding request and completed all her dirty jobs without any question ask; there's a small voice in me wished she would at least express her regret of loosing me. I guess, I gave her too much credit...:(
The next day after the letter been out, our Chief Scientific Officer called me in. He tried to sweet talk me to stay, saying management has great plans for me and that my name already been proposed for a promotion to Assistant Manager. The truth is, I don't believe him. Any promotion should come directly from immediate boss, and apparently I know that my beloved boss simply don't have any succession plans for me. Thus, I simply thanked him for the kind offer but told him that if there was an intention for a promotion, why it was not communicated earlier... Then he gave this long winded story, which I listen with a dry smile.
Few days after that meeting, our Chief Operating Officer came to our branch and called me in. He gave this pep talk about how I'm being impatient and immature with such sudden decision. He tried to scare me with stories of unemployment and such, telling me I'm giving up on a great career path if I choose to quit now. He even offered if I would like to consider working for a different pharmaceutical arm or even change department... Well, it was very tempting but I managed to come out from his office with my decision, pride and dignity intact. Others may think I was overly emotional and rash, but A GIRL GOT TO DO, WHAT A GIRL GOT TO DO~
So that's the start of my days of uncertainty, wondering will I get a job after the 3 MONTHS NOTICE ended... Though I was worried, I was very positive. I guess coz I do believe that WHEN GOD CLOSE ONE DOOR, HE WILL OPEN ANOTHER...
And it truly happened (^_^)
During my days of searching for a new job, I've send my resume to numerous companies including our biggest RIVAL company (another pharmaceutical company). Initially, my resume was meant for a guy in Human Resource department. But due to a mistake in spelling his name, I wrongly emailed my resume to another guy. But my LUCKY STAR was shining brightly, that guy happened to be in the Management Team. He forwarded my resume to their General Manager and he was really impressed with it. Then everything happened by itself. I got an email offering a job even before an interview. Few days after that, went for brief, informal interview of 15 minute and came out with a job offer I never even expected off. They offered me an Assistant Manager post in Project Management, with a raise of almost 70% from what I'm earning now. I'm truly blessed...
And...Today was my farewell party...
My lovely colleagues have worked so hard, organizing my farewell party. Instead of the usual farewell lunch in some restaurant organized for parting colleagues, the team have came up with a personal touch TEA PARTY for me. The theme was pink and white. The main dishes were all my favorite, cream puffs, cheese tarts, chocolates, cakes...They even made KAME and TURTLE cakes...
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. It really sadden me to leave such wonderful friends behind; they are my second family... But at the same time, I believe this is not goodbye, but simply see you later. Oh btw, my boss didn't even attend the farewell party. But with so many great friends and memorable moments, I'm kinda glad she was not around to spoil my mood...LOL
These are some pictures taken before the event (^_^)
The highlights of the day...KAME (^_^)
Even my parting gift scrapbook was filled with Kame...
They were indeed a group of passionate, amazing people! I'm truly glad I got the chance to meet them :)
Well, guess what, I did pull the plug...
In mid April, right after I received my annual bonus, I tendered my resignation without a new job placement. Yup, I was risking it all out, deciding to leave my comfort zone of working in the same company for almost 6 years which I joined them right after I graduated from Uni. My decision may seemed sudden to the top management, but all my close friends knew I'm on the edge of snapping.
My immediate boss, who I've slaved all my youth for, didn't even bother to convince me to stay. Well, everyone know she's a perfectionist selfish B**ch. But, since we do work well together, me tending to her demanding request and completed all her dirty jobs without any question ask; there's a small voice in me wished she would at least express her regret of loosing me. I guess, I gave her too much credit...:(
The next day after the letter been out, our Chief Scientific Officer called me in. He tried to sweet talk me to stay, saying management has great plans for me and that my name already been proposed for a promotion to Assistant Manager. The truth is, I don't believe him. Any promotion should come directly from immediate boss, and apparently I know that my beloved boss simply don't have any succession plans for me. Thus, I simply thanked him for the kind offer but told him that if there was an intention for a promotion, why it was not communicated earlier... Then he gave this long winded story, which I listen with a dry smile.
Few days after that meeting, our Chief Operating Officer came to our branch and called me in. He gave this pep talk about how I'm being impatient and immature with such sudden decision. He tried to scare me with stories of unemployment and such, telling me I'm giving up on a great career path if I choose to quit now. He even offered if I would like to consider working for a different pharmaceutical arm or even change department... Well, it was very tempting but I managed to come out from his office with my decision, pride and dignity intact. Others may think I was overly emotional and rash, but A GIRL GOT TO DO, WHAT A GIRL GOT TO DO~
So that's the start of my days of uncertainty, wondering will I get a job after the 3 MONTHS NOTICE ended... Though I was worried, I was very positive. I guess coz I do believe that WHEN GOD CLOSE ONE DOOR, HE WILL OPEN ANOTHER...
And it truly happened (^_^)
During my days of searching for a new job, I've send my resume to numerous companies including our biggest RIVAL company (another pharmaceutical company). Initially, my resume was meant for a guy in Human Resource department. But due to a mistake in spelling his name, I wrongly emailed my resume to another guy. But my LUCKY STAR was shining brightly, that guy happened to be in the Management Team. He forwarded my resume to their General Manager and he was really impressed with it. Then everything happened by itself. I got an email offering a job even before an interview. Few days after that, went for brief, informal interview of 15 minute and came out with a job offer I never even expected off. They offered me an Assistant Manager post in Project Management, with a raise of almost 70% from what I'm earning now. I'm truly blessed...
And...Today was my farewell party...
My lovely colleagues have worked so hard, organizing my farewell party. Instead of the usual farewell lunch in some restaurant organized for parting colleagues, the team have came up with a personal touch TEA PARTY for me. The theme was pink and white. The main dishes were all my favorite, cream puffs, cheese tarts, chocolates, cakes...They even made KAME and TURTLE cakes...
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. It really sadden me to leave such wonderful friends behind; they are my second family... But at the same time, I believe this is not goodbye, but simply see you later. Oh btw, my boss didn't even attend the farewell party. But with so many great friends and memorable moments, I'm kinda glad she was not around to spoil my mood...LOL
These are some pictures taken before the event (^_^)
The highlights of the day...KAME (^_^)
Even my parting gift scrapbook was filled with Kame...
They were indeed a group of passionate, amazing people! I'm truly glad I got the chance to meet them :)