30/11/05

Situation at client's place? Pleasant :). Finished most of the things... on my own!!! Ah, thats because of my good seniors who guided me step by step on how to deal with the work. But then, i must congratualate myself for drilling the process into my mind, and dealing with all kinds of situations that might arise because of the unique element in their system.

Wa kao.... one PO, many GRS. One GRS, many Projects. One project, many Fixed assets..... And I have to vouch from the beginning to the end..... now you know how many situations can arise? Not to mention, the presence of WIP. hmm... i'm lucky that I love Accounts. Or else..... faint big time.

How much soft skills do i need? Tonnes!! Luckily the one helping me at the company is friendly enough. She ah.... haa those will ganna bully one. (same as me?). Soft soft and then give a little of eiyo sound when numbers doesn't tally and she will have to find out why. Haaa.. i'm lucky. I managed to bug her for 1 + hr loh at her desk. But then.... she didn't find seat for me loh.... I had to squat.... sideways, not open in the middle. When I stood up, my whole leg shaking. Ops.

Remember I spoke about the unfriendly person? Well, she (auntie type and plumb....fat) is still not friendly today. I got to see her at the watercooler, and then i smiled and said "hi". Her face macham like owing people 1 million dollars loh. As dark and gloomy as the rainy sky, as straight and stern as a million years statue. Well, after refilling the water, I walk away of course, smiling at her awful face, without her seeing lah. Wa biang, where got people face so black one. The funny thing is..... she is not the one helping me!! Whats up man!!

I told my senior about it, and she said..... Team IC can't help... cuz she is not the one doing things for us. Well.... If I'm the manager there, I wouldn't want to see such a black face. Maybe I'll say," oei! zho mi lan? kiam lang lui ah? been hor lang pa si boh? cio leh, kua li e been e toh ah? siam siam." It means... oei, whats up man, owe people money? face got hit by people? smile leh, see your face can vomit lah.

What attracts me to audit? Meeting new people, working with different people, checking numbers, doing the same thing over and over again, freedom of timing most of the time. Hey Jit, I think you might find a tough time enjoying this sia... you confirm you wanna do it? haa.

Slice of Life

Getting What You Want At Work

We all get different things out of work. Some do it simply to pay the bills, others get a profound sense of who they are from their work; the job fulfills them and it's really not about the money. Some want to be promoted and earn more money so they can buy more things. Others cherish the opportunity to do things they would not have been able to do otherwise.

What about you? What do you want at work? And are you getting it?

If you think your job goals don't look any nearer with each passing day, here are four simple rules you can follow to help you get what you want.

1) Ask. That seems pretty simple, but often at work we're afraid to express what we want. We may assume that other people know what we're thinking because it's so obvious to us. Or we may think that if we continue to work hard enough, we'll be rewarded. If you want a promotion or a raise, don't assume that your boss knows it. Let him or her know clearly that you are interested.

2) Show What's In It For Them. Think about how it will benefit the other person and tell them. For example, if you want to hire additional staff you need to consider how it will help your boss. Will it give you more time to work on projects that your boss really cares about? Will it allow your boss to delegate more work to you, so it will save him or her time?

3) Build a Business Case. If you want to hire more people or get more money for a project, you need to show how this will benefit the company. A business exists to make money after all. So explain how your idea will increase productivity, increase customer satisfaction, or positively affect the bottom line. Suggestions that are tied to the company's success, rather than your personal needs, are more likely to get accepted.

4) Be Persistent. Just because you ask for something doesn't mean that you're going to get it. Even if you get a "no" the first time you ask, don't let that stop you. A negative response can be changed. For example, if you ask for a raise, the answer may be "no" today because it is not the scheduled time for a raise at your company. In that case, ask your manager what you can do in advance to make sure you get a raise when the time is right. Or maybe, you haven't presented enough information for the other person to say "yes". Can you show where you have saved money, made money, or made a difference to the bottom line? That's the information managers need in order to say "yes".

Following these four rules won't guarantee that you'll get what you want, but they will greatly increase your chances of getting a positive response.