One of my friends actually asked me if I were a workaholic. Initially I said no, but after pointing out the "symptoms" to me, I re-think again and well...I guess I must admit that I am one, to a certain extent; and I can be if I want to. It's because of the passion I have for my job that I'm willing to put in the long and irregular hours at work. Besides, it is a fact that if it's your work, your responsibility, you should and you must finish it, agree? At the end of the day, nobody can and is going to help u finish your load for you, so one will have to clear your stuff, no matter how high the pile is, right? Time management is not an issue, because I believe (and I've been told) that I handle more jobs and faster too, than the last girl, whom I've heard to cry a few times a week because she feels pressurised and stressed.
Before I come across as pompous, I'm certainly not. There are times when I feel stressed and overwhelmed by the workload too, but I guess so far, I can still manage the stress cum work load. Of course, with the help of my very own methods of stress relief..And yes, sometimes I do have to work on weekends and I do bring work home on weekends to do too. *heh*
Of course, my friend pointed out a point worth considering too; that I have to start to learn to manage my priorities. Since time management is not an issue, managing my priorities and expectations has to kick in. I must agree to a certain extent that I didn't really manage my priorities. Then again, everyone would want to bring in as much and accomplish as much as possible while they are young, agree? I guess that I'm thankful that somehow, I do manage to find time for myself, and with my friends. But for once, I think I will go consider about the point "managing priorities and expectations". ;) Oh, and a good anecdote too:
Throwing a frog into a pot of boiling water doesn't kill it because it will leap out. The frog dies only if it is placed in a pot of water that is cooked slowly, but surely, over the fire. Dies as the water heightens to boiling point.
Moral of the story? Well, one knows and will raise the alarm when the work load accumulates to a point beyond coping; but he/she, when work is alot but still manageable, will think he/she can still hang on. But it's almost like a slow but sure way to die..like the frog! Haha...Thanks Mael. One of the better anecdotes I've heard in ages. :)
Another friend commented that I've sold myself to the company. Well, perhaps I am, but why not? I mean, my boss treats me well, and I see her as a role model whom I can learn alot from, so why shouldn't I do my best by her? Of course, given the above reason, it also means that I want to do my best because I don't want to disappoint her.
I think I'm amazed with myself sometimes too. I still give tuition on weekends and a day of the weekday, and still finds the time to help my parents with their work during the weekends too. Haha...but yeah, I do feel exhausted and tired..like now. And I think I'm coming down with cough and flu now..I guess it's due to my lack of sleep this week. Well, the weekend is here...hopefully I can get some rest this weekend and recoup some of my energy. I'm certainly going to need it for next week!
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