Office Politics. It is true that it is happening everywhere, and in every company.
It is something so scary, that it could either make or break a person. Even if you are holding a senior position, you are vulnerable to this hard fact. And more often than not, the higher you are, the greater amount of office politics you will face.
Why then do people get involved in Office Politics?
1. To get a promotion
This is the most common reason. Most of the time, this involves back-stabbing your colleagues to climb the corporate ladder.
2. Unhappiness at work
This could be the resultant of several factors, ranging from overworked, underpaid, unnecessary and illogical reprimandation etc.
3. Incapable superior
Although this may sound stupid, it is true that many workers are smarter and more capable than their superiors. Yet, these superiors are constantly making the wrong decision, jeopardizing the team's morale by making them do a double job. These superiors are also often the ones to blame their workers for a wrong, yet claims all credits when there is a right. These are the ball carriers for bosses.
4. No or limited progression
Some companies may not set a clear progression track for their workers, and they do not know which track they are eligible. Thus, these workers remain stagnant for a long period. This may also stem from their lower education level. However, these are the most experienced people you hav in a company. If the company is able to invest appropriately, these workers will likely be the best managers you have.
Friday, 27 June 2014
Saturday, 21 June 2014
Torn Ligament
Sadly, i had sprained my shoulders 2 weeks back, and it really is painful till today.
It happened 3 weeks ago, and i quickly went to A&E, fearing that i might have fractured my shoulder. After getting it examined and an X-Ray done, the specialist reassured me that it should most probably be a muscle tear or ligament tear, and i should rest for 6-8weeks.
Well, i did rest for the next 5 days... After, i tried doing some push-ups and dips, which i felt perfectly fine. So when my friend asked me out for a game of basketball on Saturday, i readily agreed...
All was well, and just when we were nearing the final ball for the game, i was jumping to grab a rebound, when my right palm collided with my friend's palm midair, and it sent a jolt of pain straight through my right shoulder. I fell to the ground immediately and grabbing the shoulder in pain.
As there weren't enough players, i didn't want the game to end, so i gamely played on with my left hand until the game was over.
Now, after 2 weeks, it still hurts occasionally. I haven't been doing push ups or dips at all. Chin Ups is a complete no. Basically, i feel that my upper limb is getting weaker by the day because i could not do anything strenous! To add on, i would be working everyday except for 1 off day a week, and the time i have to exercise is really limited.
Hope that my shoulder will recover soon!!! I haven't been to the doctor after my second injury, but i hope it would not be anything serious.
It happened 3 weeks ago, and i quickly went to A&E, fearing that i might have fractured my shoulder. After getting it examined and an X-Ray done, the specialist reassured me that it should most probably be a muscle tear or ligament tear, and i should rest for 6-8weeks.
Well, i did rest for the next 5 days... After, i tried doing some push-ups and dips, which i felt perfectly fine. So when my friend asked me out for a game of basketball on Saturday, i readily agreed...
All was well, and just when we were nearing the final ball for the game, i was jumping to grab a rebound, when my right palm collided with my friend's palm midair, and it sent a jolt of pain straight through my right shoulder. I fell to the ground immediately and grabbing the shoulder in pain.
As there weren't enough players, i didn't want the game to end, so i gamely played on with my left hand until the game was over.
Now, after 2 weeks, it still hurts occasionally. I haven't been doing push ups or dips at all. Chin Ups is a complete no. Basically, i feel that my upper limb is getting weaker by the day because i could not do anything strenous! To add on, i would be working everyday except for 1 off day a week, and the time i have to exercise is really limited.
Hope that my shoulder will recover soon!!! I haven't been to the doctor after my second injury, but i hope it would not be anything serious.
Thursday, 12 June 2014
WORKING MAD
I know this is mad, but i 'extended' my National Service by signing a 6-month Short Term Contract with the SAF after i had ORD-ed last Nov.
This bunch of mates really made the 6 months less boring, and i have gained many insights from them as well.
And guess what. Just a week later, i am into my first day of my next 1 month contract job.
Finally, i have ORD-ed my second time, and am now a true blue civilian! It was not a wasted 6 months, as i had learned much more about the SAF, participated in many Exercises, learned more about human relations and what nots. Most importantly, the bond forged with my fellow Platoon Trainers in my department!
This bunch of mates really made the 6 months less boring, and i have gained many insights from them as well.
And guess what. Just a week later, i am into my first day of my next 1 month contract job.
My contract will be ending on 10th July, before all the University Camps begin.
Look at the breakdown of the 3 camps i am highly likely to join:
12 July - NBS Pre-Camp
14 - 18 - NBS Camp
19 - Sports Camp Meet Up
20 - Banner Painting
21 - Sports Pre-Camp
22 - 26 - Sports Camp
27 -Sports Post Camp
29 July - 2 Aug - Hall Camp
So it is a crazy marathon for me. Actually, its a never-ending work for me since National Service. Besides that 8 days Backpacking Trip i took to Vietnam?!
I am really tired... But on the other hand, i am not a person to idle around and do nothing for more than a day. I will just rot away. So my itchy hand went to get myself a 1 month contract right before school begin...
I am also not keen in joining the Sports Camp because i am already shag out. And what's more its all back to back, if falling sick in between any camps, it would disrupt the others. It's akin to fire burning out, and I am afraid that i will not enjoy the camp as much as i would if i were to have full energy.
However, pressure is amounting from friends incessant asking.
Will consider deeply...
Saturday, 7 June 2014
New Laptop
Hello!
Got my new laptop, the ASUS UX32LN!
It is really sleek, light (1.45kg), and with a screen size of 13.3", is sufficient for me to check my daily emails, surfing the net, and doing my Uni presentations!
Really love the design and it being lightweight, which is important for Uni students that are constantly lugging their laptops where they go. The 500GB HDD and 8GB SSD is good enough for me, even though i secretly hope it would be a 128GB SSD... But i will have to fork out close to $600 more for a faster processor. I don't think its worth it since i'm not in need? Already paid $300 more for a Full HD screen and better graphic card even though i don't play computer games and don't require such good graphics. But i guess the quality does provide a different experience!
Before buying this laptop, i have completely ZERO knowledge on computer specifications. However, i wanted to make my dollar work hard, so i spent 1 night google-ing informations and know-how on what to look out for your specific need. It really is good to be equipped with better knowledge, but the rate technology advances is so fast that it's impossible to catch up!
Drafted a few posts on my Backpacking Trip, but still lazy to sync and collate the photos for a proper post! Will do so when i fell so!
For now, I shall go and download all the necessary apps and see what other cool functions the laptop offers!
Got my new laptop, the ASUS UX32LN!
It is really sleek, light (1.45kg), and with a screen size of 13.3", is sufficient for me to check my daily emails, surfing the net, and doing my Uni presentations!
Really love the design and it being lightweight, which is important for Uni students that are constantly lugging their laptops where they go. The 500GB HDD and 8GB SSD is good enough for me, even though i secretly hope it would be a 128GB SSD... But i will have to fork out close to $600 more for a faster processor. I don't think its worth it since i'm not in need? Already paid $300 more for a Full HD screen and better graphic card even though i don't play computer games and don't require such good graphics. But i guess the quality does provide a different experience!
Before buying this laptop, i have completely ZERO knowledge on computer specifications. However, i wanted to make my dollar work hard, so i spent 1 night google-ing informations and know-how on what to look out for your specific need. It really is good to be equipped with better knowledge, but the rate technology advances is so fast that it's impossible to catch up!
Drafted a few posts on my Backpacking Trip, but still lazy to sync and collate the photos for a proper post! Will do so when i fell so!
For now, I shall go and download all the necessary apps and see what other cool functions the laptop offers!
Sunday, 25 May 2014
21st Birthday
The thrill of travelling alone in an unknown country; foreign language; unfamiliar territory excites me. It had always been my dream to do this, but i was tied down by academics and other commitments. I will not deny that the insecurity and unknown hindered me from making this trip happened earlier. Yet, i'm glad i plucked up my courage and booked the tickets to Hanoi.
It was on purpose that i chose the date of departure to be on my birthday, my 21st. It was not a hasty decision. It was something i had always wanted to do. I am not somebody who yearns for presents, to have a big bang celebration, or to organize a gathering to meet my friends. I cherish all the times i have spent with my friends and family, and do not need a special occasion to ascertain this fact. I also understand not everyone wants to attend an invited 21st Birthday Party as well. Be it the burden of buying an extravagant gift; the burdensome fact of matching the party's theme; or simply the fact where you aren't close enough to the Birthday Boy/Girl.
Even though i am not a person who demands a party, i am more than willing to attend the parties whom i safely call 'good friends'. These are the people whom i believe are true friends, where we treat each other with respect and concern. There are just too many 'Hi-Bye' friends, and people who are just a passing phase in your life. It is important to know who are these true friends that you know will accompany you till old. These friends will be the ones who genuinely wish you the best in whatever you do, and you know you will definitely wish the same for him/her as well.
I know who are the friends that sincerely wished me and hope for the best. I know that they understand me as well. I am glad i am blessed with many friends that i can proudly call soul-mates.
I know that i will not compromise our friendships just because i did not host a 21st Birthday Party. Frankly, i am happy that i took this opportunity to go on a self-discovering, exciting, amazing and rewarding Backpacking Adventure.
Ps: I do, and will always love surprises!
It was on purpose that i chose the date of departure to be on my birthday, my 21st. It was not a hasty decision. It was something i had always wanted to do. I am not somebody who yearns for presents, to have a big bang celebration, or to organize a gathering to meet my friends. I cherish all the times i have spent with my friends and family, and do not need a special occasion to ascertain this fact. I also understand not everyone wants to attend an invited 21st Birthday Party as well. Be it the burden of buying an extravagant gift; the burdensome fact of matching the party's theme; or simply the fact where you aren't close enough to the Birthday Boy/Girl.
Even though i am not a person who demands a party, i am more than willing to attend the parties whom i safely call 'good friends'. These are the people whom i believe are true friends, where we treat each other with respect and concern. There are just too many 'Hi-Bye' friends, and people who are just a passing phase in your life. It is important to know who are these true friends that you know will accompany you till old. These friends will be the ones who genuinely wish you the best in whatever you do, and you know you will definitely wish the same for him/her as well.
I know who are the friends that sincerely wished me and hope for the best. I know that they understand me as well. I am glad i am blessed with many friends that i can proudly call soul-mates.
I know that i will not compromise our friendships just because i did not host a 21st Birthday Party. Frankly, i am happy that i took this opportunity to go on a self-discovering, exciting, amazing and rewarding Backpacking Adventure.
Ps: I do, and will always love surprises!
Saturday, 26 April 2014
Precious Time
Time flies and it waits for no one. Either one treasure it, or let it zoom past, leaving nothing behind.
' Right now is the youngest of your remaining life '
When time past, not only does opportunities go, our youth flows away with it as well.
Thus, i strongly believe in having no regrets in whatever i do!
Everytime before i do something big or out of my comfort zone, i will definitely feel a sense of uneasiness, having no confidence, and think about the negative outcome. More than often, I tend to give up the idea of trying. On the other hand, my mind always give the exact opposite signal as what my body feels. It forces me to strive for this anonymous task, no matter if my confidence level is only 1%. What it tells me is to go for it, for i will definitely regret if i do not even try.
All these may seem cliche, yet it resonated perfectly and proved true to what i have experienced so far. There are bound to be some hit and runs; My courage may tilt downwards compared to my cowardliness, forcing me to regret as i had not tried some of the tasks. Ironically, these 'regrets' and 'failures of experimenting' made me more determined and courageous, grabbing every opportunity that comes along, which partly was the fear of feeling regretful again.
Opportunities do not come by often. Youth only remains for a short period of time. Certain things can only be done at the different stages of life. I want to fully experience the various stages of life, be it the bad and good, for it will make me treasure the future, and also live a life without regrets!
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