Fruitful 2017

2017 was an amazing year to me. 

I started my year with hesitation and anxiety.  With the lack of self-confidence I stepped out of what others considered as my own “comfort zone”.  There were challenges and opportunities followed, but I took them as lessons to cultivate my personal growth.  I cautiously progressed with bit by bit accomplishments, built up trust within myself gradually, earned my respect from others along the way, and turned out to be a better me.  I enjoyed very much the recognition by the people I worked with.  I appreciate that very much; so I am not the idiot I used to be portrayed as before.  I even dare to leap forward into another zone of uncertainty before end of the year.  This time I know I am positive of whatever ahead, and hungry for opportunities that would allow me to excel.  I am satisfied with what I have earned in the year.

I also took lessons for my personality.  Things seldom go as planned or expected.  I was taught not to expect others to share my interests and value, and enjoy as much as I would or anticipate.  I learnt to retreat, stay calm and respect myself.

In contrast, many hopes were fulfilled, but were just not as awaited.  That is life, so as to be, and just live with it.  In addition, surprise always beats disappointment due to overlooked prospect.

Anyway it was a fruitful year.  Despite the 60% increment of my pay in a year, I lived more happily with self-esteem built under nobody’s dark shadow. 

I just wish I can stay home more with my loved in 2018.  

IE in HR

My first time in life working in HR started last week.  Yes, an Industrial Engineer in HR; people around me gave me puzzled looks, asked me "embarrassing" questions, discussed my purposes and suspected my intention behind my back.  In conclusion, I seemed to be simply wrong in place.

I know exactly what I want and what I am doing.  I am still practicing as an IE no doubt.  I have a clear mind with thoughts before joining the Group and taking up my position.  Throughout the week I collected and browsed through the information left untouched for years.  I slowly put the puzzle pieces together and projected a "clearer" picture of why I am here for.  I am more confident than before that I am capable serving my duties and contributing to the Group.  It is a right decision for mutual benefits.

With a "young" face some colleagues in IED even wondered if I have just graduated from college.  Oh ya, 12 years ago maybe?  Or at least 3 years since I was granted my MBA?  I kept these in mind without any word spoken of course. 

Such impression quickly dissolved after factory tour with me.  On the way through I earned my credits for the position I was entitled with just simple questions.  They can tell I am an IE with experiences.

I must admit it was not easy to tour in maze even with determination and a clear mind.  I regard my will to overcome mental and physical challenges equips me with capabilities and capacities that support me to get my way out of any maze.  As long as such mentality is there, I know I am good to play in whatever circumstances.  I am prepared for any unforeseeable challenge ahead.