It's been 2 weeks working at HSBC now. Sleeping habits still needs some adjustment. I sleep in the day and I work at night. Other than that, everything's fine and dandy. Except for the fact I had trouble remembering some of their names. Trust me, its really hard to remember names with 3 or 4 syllables!
One of our trainers told us the other day that by the end of our Induction (Orientation), we'll be so close to each other, we'll be like brothers and sisters. She was right. When we were told we're going to be split up for our process training, people started crying. It's hard to imagine but it really did happen.
Put a group of strangers together everyday for 10 - 15 days and at the end of it, they'd have formed a bond. It was something I witnessed first hand.
So, for the past 2 weeks, I had to act, sing as well as dance. Basically, made a fool of myself just like everyone else. But it was all in the name of fun. Because of all these activities, I've a new nickname (Lover Boy - and Priya particularly likes to call me that) because of the role I had in a sketch we had to act out. Now, everytime I walk past some of the girls (and guys) its "Hi, Lover Boy!". I've been told I had a soothing voice, so I had to sing a song to console some of the girls when they were sad over the "split".
I guess they're are all compliments? I guess I'll be forced to perform something when we all go to Fraser's Hill next weekend. It's the 4th of July and we'll be getting a holiday on the 5th as well! Whoo hoo!
The best thing about the past 2 weeks at work was payday! We got 1/2 month's pay (RM 900+) for doing almost nothing. All we did was listen to people give some talks, did some written assignments, a couple of presentations, watch some videos and played lots of games.
There was this game we played, which was called "Guardian Angel". All of us picked a random name out of a box and we would be this person's Guardian Angel. We were supposed to get small, inexpensive games for our "Mortals" for about 4 days. Turned out that my "Angel" was Nanthiny. Honestly, it was pretty sad because I didn't get anything the first 2 days. She wrote me a note and said she forgot. But I guess it turned out alright at the end. She was really sweet and got me 2 small soft toys and a rose on the final day.
Process training begins this week so we'll see how it goes. And I get to be in the same class as Priya! :D
I sms-ed SW the other day but she told me she was going to be real busy this weekend. She's got a freelance project to do. She did say she'll sms me. Then she found out she had to go back to the office on Saturday. She called me and we were supposed to have dinner. She ended up finishing work late. She said maybe she'd see me today - but she was busy and she wasn't feeling well. Guess I'll probably see her in 2 weeks time.
Monday, June 28, 2004
Monday, April 12, 2004
My first time.....
.....driving inter-state. What did you think? :P At least it was the first time in Malaysia anyway. The drive to PD wasn't that bad. Not bad for a first-timer.
Arrived late Saturday evening, about 5 pm. There were only 6 of us then - CN, MK, Grace, Mathu, SH and myself. We checked in and found out that it was only a 1-room apartment. We took a walk to the beach across the apartments after that.
When we got back, we found that the door knob had been almost ripped the door. We were afraid our apartment has been broken into and our things stolen. Thank god nothing bad happened. Redzal, Bulu and Black called to say they would arrive much later. Because of that, we booked the 10 pm - morning session for the BBQ pit.
Much to our surprise, Komeng and Botak arrived after that so it was a semi-reunion of sorts. We got our stuff and food ready and were all ready to go head to the BBQ pit, when it started to rain. We had to postpone the BBQ, and we didn't have it until about 12 am. We were not the only one, most of the other pits were all in use. The fire didn't start burning and it was about 45 minutes later when we could start to eat. Not long after, it started to rain again. So it was back to the apartment again.
By that time, there were 11 of us squeezed into a small 1-room apartment. We had games of UNO Stacko, "Chor Tai Dee", drank beer. The 4-girls took the air-con room while the rest of us guys had to sleep on the floor or sofa, much like after a drinking binge.
I brought the PS2 along and managed to convert most of them into Wrestling fans, or fans of the game at least. It was Smackdown the whole night and most of the next morning!
Time flies and its Monday again. It's the 12th of April and it seems the clock is ticking. It won't be long before end of May comes about and freedom is ours. Then its time to plan for the next step.
A couple of movies that are out I plan to watch, "Walking Tall" starring The Rock as well as "The Eye 2". Wonder when I'll get the time to do so. I haven't even watched the Wrestlemania XX VCD that I got a few weeks back! Where does all my time go to?
Arrived late Saturday evening, about 5 pm. There were only 6 of us then - CN, MK, Grace, Mathu, SH and myself. We checked in and found out that it was only a 1-room apartment. We took a walk to the beach across the apartments after that.
When we got back, we found that the door knob had been almost ripped the door. We were afraid our apartment has been broken into and our things stolen. Thank god nothing bad happened. Redzal, Bulu and Black called to say they would arrive much later. Because of that, we booked the 10 pm - morning session for the BBQ pit.
Much to our surprise, Komeng and Botak arrived after that so it was a semi-reunion of sorts. We got our stuff and food ready and were all ready to go head to the BBQ pit, when it started to rain. We had to postpone the BBQ, and we didn't have it until about 12 am. We were not the only one, most of the other pits were all in use. The fire didn't start burning and it was about 45 minutes later when we could start to eat. Not long after, it started to rain again. So it was back to the apartment again.
By that time, there were 11 of us squeezed into a small 1-room apartment. We had games of UNO Stacko, "Chor Tai Dee", drank beer. The 4-girls took the air-con room while the rest of us guys had to sleep on the floor or sofa, much like after a drinking binge.
I brought the PS2 along and managed to convert most of them into Wrestling fans, or fans of the game at least. It was Smackdown the whole night and most of the next morning!
Time flies and its Monday again. It's the 12th of April and it seems the clock is ticking. It won't be long before end of May comes about and freedom is ours. Then its time to plan for the next step.
A couple of movies that are out I plan to watch, "Walking Tall" starring The Rock as well as "The Eye 2". Wonder when I'll get the time to do so. I haven't even watched the Wrestlemania XX VCD that I got a few weeks back! Where does all my time go to?
Saturday, March 27, 2004
Back online!
It's like being a typical Internet junkie. Haven't been online in days. Had to re-format my PC AGAIN. CPU usage was at a constant 100%, I thought the CPU was a goner! I've estimated about 10 re-formats this time around because I was trying to partition the hard disks, and had to undo it numerous times because of some formatting problems.
No big hoo-ha at work this week. We've started working on our GUI designs. We'll probably have to start coding very soon. Still I think we won't be able to complete our project. THE FOOL intends to send us for some product training, RF Barcode scanner training.
Some observations watching tv while having lunch the other day. Was watching the "Top 10 Goals of the Week" on SuperSport. Notice how players who score goals like to run off while the crowd cheers him on. Notice how his team mates like to run after him and congratulate him by messing up his hair, pulling at his jersey, jumping on him hoping for a piggy back ride. Please, do your team mates a favour, they're already tired enough. Just stand where you are and don't make them run after you!
Been sleeping in the hall for about a week now. Damned air-con in my room isn't working. Repair guy's coming tomorrow to get it fixed, thank god. It's been hot as hell lately.
JC called today. All the way from Perth. Totally unexpected but very a nice gesture. Had a chat which lasted about 20 minutes! I hope that doesn't burn a hole in her purse!
Speaking of which, I'm also trying to budget my phone calls. Spend alot of the time sending text messages these days. Yes, the Aussies would call me a "tight arse" but hey, when you're getting RM 300 per month, I'd bet you'd do the same.
No big hoo-ha at work this week. We've started working on our GUI designs. We'll probably have to start coding very soon. Still I think we won't be able to complete our project. THE FOOL intends to send us for some product training, RF Barcode scanner training.
Some observations watching tv while having lunch the other day. Was watching the "Top 10 Goals of the Week" on SuperSport. Notice how players who score goals like to run off while the crowd cheers him on. Notice how his team mates like to run after him and congratulate him by messing up his hair, pulling at his jersey, jumping on him hoping for a piggy back ride. Please, do your team mates a favour, they're already tired enough. Just stand where you are and don't make them run after you!
Been sleeping in the hall for about a week now. Damned air-con in my room isn't working. Repair guy's coming tomorrow to get it fixed, thank god. It's been hot as hell lately.
JC called today. All the way from Perth. Totally unexpected but very a nice gesture. Had a chat which lasted about 20 minutes! I hope that doesn't burn a hole in her purse!
Speaking of which, I'm also trying to budget my phone calls. Spend alot of the time sending text messages these days. Yes, the Aussies would call me a "tight arse" but hey, when you're getting RM 300 per month, I'd bet you'd do the same.
Saturday, March 20, 2004
That fucking cheap dumbass!
Yes, more complaints about THE FOOL, so what else is new eh? He has been wanting to keep track of our progress since last week. Making sure we're doing work is the more correct term I suppose. We had some diagrams done in MS Visio but he didn't have it installed on his pc. He told us to borrow the CD from Sam so that he can get it installed on his laptop.
We didn't want to borrow it at first because we wanted him to go out and buy one himself. I mean come on, how much does a fucking pirate copy cost? He can't even afford that? We made the excuse that Sam lent it to someone else. Every morning for the first few days of the week, the first thing he asked us in the morning was "You got the software ah?". After saying NO for the 3rd or 4th time, he told us to go buy a copy and make a claim from the company. That bastard. In the end, we got sick and tired of his constant "harassment" and decided to bring the CD. I guess its much better than driving out wasting our time and petrol doing company tasks and NOT COMPENSATED for it.
I guess its the same situation as the time when he had a fuse blown. He told us to go buy a fuse which probably costs a few cents to a ringgit tops, and asked us to get a receipt. Yeah right. We left the extension plug in our drawers untouched until he started grumbling saying that another short-circuit might happen because the extension we used as a replacement didn't have a fuse. Well, he finally bought the replacement fuse himself.
Now, the mother of all complaints - the bastard really has the balls to ask us to use our previous project's code, modify it by adding some features and then plans to sell it to an International school. He can go fuck himself. To think we're going to give the code to him after all the time and effort we put into it? The fucking dickhead is really taking full advantage of us.
The best part is that he already typed and faxed the quotation to the customer. As if we're going to do the project for him. As we have known all along, he's full of shit. Bullshit coming from him include "All the code you develop for the PCCS System belongs to Supremesoft" and "Do you think Frankie will give you the code to his demo? I don't think so". Perfect replies to use against you, you fucking dumbass!
If you want to think in a more materialistic way, the dumbass hasn't compensated us in any way for developing the SmartCard code. And he didn't offer so what makes him think we'll give it to him, nice excuses aside? We plan to tell him the code belongs to SHRDC and we can't give it to him. If he does mention that he already sent quotation to the customer, we'll use his classic line "That's not our problem!"
Aaaaah, will wonders ever cease? This dumbass is really a one of a kind specimen.
Need a new mouse. This one we're using now is handicapped. I guess its about time.
PS sms-ed me the other day telling me she was going for the Ryze Mixers. Totally unexpected it. Haven't heard in her for awhile. At least she's in KL now =D
We didn't want to borrow it at first because we wanted him to go out and buy one himself. I mean come on, how much does a fucking pirate copy cost? He can't even afford that? We made the excuse that Sam lent it to someone else. Every morning for the first few days of the week, the first thing he asked us in the morning was "You got the software ah?". After saying NO for the 3rd or 4th time, he told us to go buy a copy and make a claim from the company. That bastard. In the end, we got sick and tired of his constant "harassment" and decided to bring the CD. I guess its much better than driving out wasting our time and petrol doing company tasks and NOT COMPENSATED for it.
I guess its the same situation as the time when he had a fuse blown. He told us to go buy a fuse which probably costs a few cents to a ringgit tops, and asked us to get a receipt. Yeah right. We left the extension plug in our drawers untouched until he started grumbling saying that another short-circuit might happen because the extension we used as a replacement didn't have a fuse. Well, he finally bought the replacement fuse himself.
Now, the mother of all complaints - the bastard really has the balls to ask us to use our previous project's code, modify it by adding some features and then plans to sell it to an International school. He can go fuck himself. To think we're going to give the code to him after all the time and effort we put into it? The fucking dickhead is really taking full advantage of us.
The best part is that he already typed and faxed the quotation to the customer. As if we're going to do the project for him. As we have known all along, he's full of shit. Bullshit coming from him include "All the code you develop for the PCCS System belongs to Supremesoft" and "Do you think Frankie will give you the code to his demo? I don't think so". Perfect replies to use against you, you fucking dumbass!
If you want to think in a more materialistic way, the dumbass hasn't compensated us in any way for developing the SmartCard code. And he didn't offer so what makes him think we'll give it to him, nice excuses aside? We plan to tell him the code belongs to SHRDC and we can't give it to him. If he does mention that he already sent quotation to the customer, we'll use his classic line "That's not our problem!"
Aaaaah, will wonders ever cease? This dumbass is really a one of a kind specimen.
Need a new mouse. This one we're using now is handicapped. I guess its about time.
PS sms-ed me the other day telling me she was going for the Ryze Mixers. Totally unexpected it. Haven't heard in her for awhile. At least she's in KL now =D
Saturday, March 13, 2004
Food Of The Gods
Don't know why but I've been wanting to talk about CHOCOLATE. Yes, I do find chocolate hard to resist. Like how Beyonce sings it "Fighting Temptation".....
Had some chocolate milk earlier - Goodday. Erm ..... reminds me of how much I miss the PURA Chocolate from Australia!
Uncle Pat brought some chocolate back from Melbourne when he came to visit the other day. 2 bags of Cadbury Chocolate Easter Eggs and another pack of mixed chocolate of some unknown brand. The two bags of eggs have been consumed while the pack of mixed chocolate sits in the fridge barely touched. It's got a funny taste, that I'll admit. Give me the Cadbury anytime!
Hrm - have I run out of things to type about that I have to talk about chocolate? My baby needs refuelling. Maybe later tonight. Right now, I think I need a shower.
Had some chocolate milk earlier - Goodday. Erm ..... reminds me of how much I miss the PURA Chocolate from Australia!
Uncle Pat brought some chocolate back from Melbourne when he came to visit the other day. 2 bags of Cadbury Chocolate Easter Eggs and another pack of mixed chocolate of some unknown brand. The two bags of eggs have been consumed while the pack of mixed chocolate sits in the fridge barely touched. It's got a funny taste, that I'll admit. Give me the Cadbury anytime!
Hrm - have I run out of things to type about that I have to talk about chocolate? My baby needs refuelling. Maybe later tonight. Right now, I think I need a shower.