21 March 2009
At this period, business has not been very good for us due to the Economic recession. This recession is quite scary... Besides seeing people and contacts being retrenched, we also saw companies freezing headcounts and not being able to recruit. Even if some are still recruiting, its an Employer's market now. However there are still some people who don't realized the impact of the economic downturn and still behave irresponsible or not commited to work requirements or some who still think that its ok to resign and find another new job easily. My advice to these people is: Wise up ! The number of orders coming in can be easily counted with five or less fingers. And these orders are so hard to fill as the selection process is so high nowadays.
As i told Lily, sometimes we are like working in a stock market, one minute high hope and another minute, the hope is dashed by some reasons. Lily also said something which her ex-colleague told her before. Doing sales is like giving birth to a baby. You have to make sure that the baby is well developed for birth. And its not the end after birth, you still have to feed it and nurture it to growth. Well, our line in recruitment is the same. Not only must we send candidates for interview, make sure that the job fit is there. And on confirmation and selected, we must do regular follow-up to check that he/she is ok with job or help in any problem that he/she has. Sometimes, feedback and problems come from clients and we must help to resolve it.
I think i'm beginning to enjoy my job... In this job, i get to meet with different people and things that i never believed exists before. Some though frustrating makes you want to laugh at its absurdity. Trained my patience and tolerance as well. I also loved the flexibility that my boss offers me.
I have also started learning Qigong since 13 Feb 2009. After practicing for a few weeks, i find that it is really good for my overall health and well-being. I'm hopeful and positive that it could cure me of my kidney failure. Cross my fingers? Its a chance and i'm willing to give it a try. Afterall, its my last alternative before deciding to go for transplant. Transplant also had its side effects, why not try to heal by myself. Life is funny, within 2 years, it seems that life had turned so differently for me. In the past, i will never thought that i will want to pick up Qigong - a slow exercise that seems to suit only old people.
Just completed a book titled "Why Worry". Its a very good book and teaches people to live life w/o stress and worry. Somehow, reading this book helps me a lot. At this juncture, life though filled with uncertainties and difficulties seems to be happier for me now. Haha...
