Jay Han’s Shiznit Blog

Came into office this morning and realize something. Just wanna share some info here on working smart in office enviroment. Anyway, if you look carefully into the street below your office, you might start to wonder - there’s so many office goers down there. Some might be making ends meet with their monthly salary. Some might be making a lil’ more. And some, might be making more money than they can spend.

Sometimes, you’d wonder: Why on earth did this sucker get a promotion when he/she was the loser who fail so many friggin’ subject back in Uni? What about me? I’m a Yale graduate! (No offence to Yale grads ok…just making an example). I have always emphasize on working smart. Its like back in those days of studying - you can pass the paper in 2 ways. One, by studying your ass off. The other, by studying smart and taking advantage of copying - smartly of course.

As it is, such skills does apply when you get into job enviroment. Bear in mind that what I’m about to say does not imply to advising you dudes out there to be lazy and snake around in office ok! I’ll just merely give some examples. The rest, you judge yourself.

• Work on what you are suppose to be working on only. Do not be a busybody and try to help others when you cant even help yourself.
• Dont work too hard to impress your own self. I understand the feeling of self satisfaction and self gratification. Instead, work hard to impress your immediate boss.
• So to say, when your boss is around - work your ass off.
• Try to gain as much oppurtunity to show off what you can do. Solving problems, coming up with ideas (even though it might not be new ideas).
• Try to mingle around and socialize with the right people. Its a cruel world out here. Its a safari and you’re at the bottom of the food chain. So, make your way and weave around.
• When asked "How long will it take for you to get this done?" (And you think its an easy job… shouldnt take more than 2 days). Answer "Oh this job eh?…Hmm… I’d say about 4 days". Always double on your period figures. Why? When you get it done within 2 days - You are performing very good. Done in 4 - You’re an average dude who can do his work. Get the idea?!
• Try not to get yourself into any form of office politics. If you’re forced to do so - join the right crowd.
• Get your ears on latest news or gossips. But keep your mouth shut. That way, you wont be branded but knows when and what to do next.

Basically, theres more to meet the words I’ve laid down here. Just be alert, and think carefully before doing anything. Chances are: You’ll get that promotion and not the sucker who called you a sucker! Let him/her yap all he/she likes. After all, you’re on your way in getting a fatter paycheque!

Cheers!

Who I was. Let me rephrase this to be more specific. We’re looking at a time frame of past 5 years in my life. So, I was:

• A silly joker who decided that studying in Uni need not be competitive (due to personal reasons). Thus, I flunk a lot.
• A person who’s very confident with myself in everything - every single thing that I do or plan to do.
• Very active in sports. Always looking after my own shape at all cost.
• A person who believed that love can overcome every single hurdle thrown to you in this life.
• A person who believed in the term forgive & forget.
• A person who spend money rather than earn money.
• A person who can multi-task and achieve many goals.
• A perfectionist and an economiser. I try to do everything in the most economical (time, energy and monetary) method.
• A male with a big ego. Call me a chauvunist if you would.
• A person soft at heart but hard - freakin’ hard on my mouth. Most of the time i dont give a shit and will slap that f-bomb in your face.
• A person who doesnt think much about the future. So not much plans. I lived day after another day.
• Someone who believed in an idealistic way of life.
• Someone who is very laid back. Rest and relax until you really need to work was what I practiced.
• A person who was loyal to love and partner.

To sum it, I believe I was a very playful person. Hardly have much to worry about anything and even if I were to be cracking my brains off on some worries, I’ll tend to shut it off. At times, some might say I dont know the balance between friends, money and love. But if you look closely, there can never be a balance. So why strive for a balance? I’d go for "optimization" rather than balance.

Next up: Who I Am Now.

Good morning everybody! Good morning Malaysia! Its FRIDAY! Heh.. I’m making it sound as if no one knows it is this day. Anyway, Fridays is kinda significant for me. Why? Thats cuz on this day I get to spend 3 hours on my lunch break. Haha Yeah thats right 3 friggin’ hours. (Cant stop smirking now). Nothing much to do yet this morning… so decided to post up one of my favourite paintings - "The Death Dealer" by Frank Frezetta.

Been thinking a whole night about the previous post I made. About who I was. Who I am at present. And who I aim to be in future. A self reflection it is.

Thinking back on who I was is really tricky. I had to dive in real deep. Scavage through my dark side, as well as trying not to idolize a self proclaim angelic me. I guess I manage to find a balance somewhere between the thin line and the result is somewhat not what I am really proud of. Will elaborate more in next posting.

Then next on to who I am now. Need not much thinking on this, since I am who I am now. What I have and what I dont. What I can and cant do. Everything about me at present time (give and take a month or two to the past, of course!).

And finally, the future. Who I wanna be. Its all about plans. My own plans and ambition which I am gonna set for myself. For now, I can just say that the future me will be a fit one. I mean physically fit, since I’m kinda on the overweight side. So, its a resolution I made for myself. Of course there’re a lot more to it, but lets just keep it for the next posting.

Thursday; yet another one of those typical day that I’m looking forward to end it with a big silent hurrah. Somehow, its kinda interesting in office today since I noticed that there’s some kinda band gig above our office lot. So my ears have been hearing those drums and guitars sound since after lunch. Wonder where these boys come from. Just hope we dont have to endure such "noise" when project starts kickin’ in.

Thanks to a new found forum friend; office hours are much easier to pass by today. Hahah…

Trying to think again about what kinda person I am. Or shall I say, what kinda person I have been. Then, I shall move on to: What kinda person I wanna be. Suddenly I feel that self evaluation is a good way to move on forward. Will keep on pondering and evaluating on this point and post it up when I get it done.

Till then… here’s one of my fav wallpaper. It gives the feeling like life’s so dark at certain path that you take previously.

Yesterday - seems somewhat a term used by many to define whats gone by within the last 24 hours. But it means so much to me… more than just 24 hours. Feels more like almost a lifetime. And so many things happened in my own "yesterday". Good things, bad times, happy hours, and quality times - all shared, selfishly owned and however else it may be. These are all but memories. A collection of memories of my own "yesterday".

I dont know why its so hard to say goodbye to this yesterday. I may know and choose not to acknowledge it. But in such a daze and confused state - just dont know. Life’s so unfair at times, well, most of the time. You get the best of certain things… and some glitch just have to come with it. At times you can bear and live with it. At times you just can’t.

If I had a chance to go back in time. Then today will not be the same. Nightmares will not haunt me. Shadowwy past will not engulf me. And the love of my life would not have decayed into such a slump it is today. Talk about conflicting indentity and being on the verge of sanity balance… i can only laugh at myself.

Maybe time will heal. Thats what people say. Thats what people believed. For me, I really dont know. I may have come across many different mountains, rivers, people, love and other obstacles- got up and go again. But this time its so different, till words is not enuf to describe it. Cuz its so hard to say goodbye to such a yesterday.

I dont know how to say such a goodbye as it aches so much deep inside.

After travelling alone for 6 hours and 15 minutes yesterday, I finally made it back to KL. It does hurt my ass sitting down in the car for so long since I was driving only at an average speed of 90km/h. Haze was freakin’ bad around Ipoh area. Rain was following closely as I wade through state by state. Anyway, it’s done - and I am now back in my office seat.

Weekend was ok. Though I twisted my right ankle so its now fully busted. Had to limp around for a week or two I guess. Got this bang from a football game with my dad. Anyway, was cought surprised that food was so freakin’ cheap back in my hometown…so much unlike KL. 5 dishes (2 fish, 1 vege, 1 meat & 1 prawns) for 5 pax - all for just RM38/= !

Still waiting for my UK project’s news… sigh…

Well i’m back in my hometown… Alor Setar. Took me 6 hours to drive back here and arrived this morning around 3.30am. Bloody bad weather hinders from arriving faster (normally takes about 5 hours to reach).

Anyway, will be driving back tomorrow… another 6 hours…

sigh…kinda miss bubu. and…

nevermind. focus jay. focus.

Well, I have been working now for almost a year. Hell, I dont even think I am suppose or qualified to blog here about Tips on interviews. I mean who am I to give such advice? Anyway fact remains that I did get a few offers when I graduated, thus taking me off from the 80,000 statistics of fresh grads who cant secure a job. Consider me a lucky punk or whatever, for all I care… here’s just few tips which I think should be pretty useful in attending interviews.

- Dress up smartly. Formal. Not jeans and loafers for god’s sake. Do some investment in such attire, after all, you’ll still be needing it when you get the job.

- Know what you are applying for. Know what the employer are looking for.

- Remember your interviewer(s) by name. Address them as "Mr. …" or "Ms. …".

- When asked: "Could you introduce yourself?". Dont go around and tell "My name is… I am from… I grad from…" - Boring! Your details are already in your resume which is underneath the interviewers nose. They know how to read. Instead, tell them what they need to know about yourself. Stuff like what kinda skills that you have which is relevant to the job you’re applying for.

- If you are fresh, be humble. It doesnt matter if you graduated from Harvard or Yale. For all they know, you are just a good test taker and may not be a good employee. Scoring a cgpa of 4.0 doesnt mean you can take on the whole management. Most employers hiring freshies are ready to train them. So its ok to say that you know nuts about something you really dont know. So, have a positive attitude. Say "I dont know about that, but I am willing to learn".

- Always have a smile on your face. Super glue the side of your lips if you have to, make your smile stay there. Employer’s dont really wanna hire someone who turns up like a sour lime in the office every single freakin’ day. It all comes down to 2 words: BE PLEASANT

- Try to be proactive and creative. These guys arent interrogating you. They cant eat you up. The worst thing that could happen to you is that you wont get the job. So relax. Treat them like pals, but with great respect and formality. After all, if they have seen 101 applicants for the day before you, it wouldnt hurt at all to pull a joke to make these interviers laugh. Remember: they are humans just like you.

- Lastly, do some research about the company you are applying to. Do not go in empty headed. Also, be on the alert always and have a good self confidence. It does add the radiance to yourself.

Hopefully these tips will help those out there who needs them. I’m not saying that you’ll definitely land a job by adhering to my words here. These are just some of the guidlines I apply whenever I attended my interview sessions back then. Which I found it to be suitable for myself, and it does make sense. My record? Applied 6 jobs, offered 4.

Good luck then!

Nothing much to shout about - but I’m back…been through a shitload of occurance within the last 1 month or so. Feeling too damn screwed up now to rant any stuff here. In short, I had a good holiday, downturn in relationship, missed my doggy, still waiting for my job stuff to happen… and worst case: had an accident just 2 days ago. Darn…