last day of work tomorrow
"Actually your help isn't really needed. Your last day of work can be today or tomorrow", I was told over the phone earlier today. Well, it would be easy to rationalise that I was expecting the end of my tenure with my current company. I was hired to do some simple accounts while the accountant was on her long break; so now that she's coming back, there's not going to be much for me to do. Not to mention that I do have qualms working with this company; but I wanted to hang on, to see how I can learn to handle whatever the environment throws at me. The management decision did somehow take me by surprise.
Over the past 3 months, I was dedicated to whatever responsibilities I had to fulfil, and made effort to have a clear overall picture of our transactions. While I was expecting to leave, I guess the short notice really took a hit on me. Until the minute I received the call, I never regarded the job as a short stint, or a casual passing-by which would end in a day's time. Somehow I feel cheated of my feelings.
However, being dedicated to the job did help me gain more from the experience, so I guess that will be my reward. I learned much from the place: about people and relating with them, about how emotional people are with money and an on-the-job experience on the purchasing and billing processes. I also experienced the feeling of having alot of people asking me for money, staff and creditors alike - indeed depressing.
One other factor that adds to my emotional turmoil is having to say goodbye so suddenly to the friends I have made. They are not mere lunch companions but friends. They may have flaws, but I have ugly ones too. The point is that we accept each other for who we are.
Alex: The funny Malaysian who is so fun to crap and joke with. Not to mention that we can converse comfortably in both mandarin and english. He knows canto too... He has a gentle personality and a positive outlook. Less critical than I am. ;)
Leo: The Chinese PR... I always converse in mandarin with him; and it always seems enjoyable. A really comfortable person to be around with.
Angeline: A really cheerful and bubbly girl.. While she may be a tad too noisy sometimes, I feel she has a good heart. No evil intentions, honest and sincere. Very nice to talk too also.. We always chat on MSN too...
Agnes: A really competent manager in my opinion. Competent people always intrigue me.
Doris: The really funny, warm and nice secretary. Comfortable to chat with also.
Xiulan: Doris' best friend. Warm and friendly, has a very gentle demeanour that endears others to her.
And presenting, the buddies:
1. Warren a.k.a the artsy farty: The really creative graphics designer. The first person I spoke to as a friend. Another gentle hearted person but does not fail to voice his disagreements in a civilised manner. Gives me cool camera tips too!
2. Apple: A really sweet and thoughtful person. Always thinks of how others feel. She cries easily and I hope no one bullies her... Has great initiative too... Caring...
3. Trianti: Really cool Indonesian with a great dress sense. One heck of a brave girl to come here to live and work.. Christian too... I hope we'll meet in paradise... =)
4. Leon: Nice and thoughtful, able to control his temper too... Its not easy being in his shoes, and I admire him for that.
I may or may not meet some of them again, and some of them may or may not be in the company for long. I hope to keep in contact. At least the memories are for me to keep; memories are not about digital pixels, memories are the good times remembered in the brain and treasured in the heart.
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