Interviews

This time, I'm not the one getting jittery and worried about what might be asked. This time, I'm the one having fun thrashing out tough questions to MY candidates. Yes, you've heard me right. I am hiring. Boy, does it sound good to be introduced as the "hiring manager".

If you think you've seen all kinds of interviewer throughout your job hunting days, wait till you meet the all kinds of candidates.

Me : What are your career expectations in this organization?
Candidate : Erm....just....erm.....good pay....

Me : You were late for the interview session. What is your reason for that?
Candidate : I went to the market.

Me : How do you  handle pressure?
Candidate : By listening to music.
Me : How does listening to music help in work pressures?
Candidate : ...........(smiles).................

Me : Please tell me what do you know about our organization.
Candidate : I think it's something got to do with.............
Me : So, you came without knowing what you'll be getting yourself into?
Candidate : (shrugs) I just clicked on the ad....

Me : Briefly explain one of your weaknesses.
Candidate : I'm not good at listening to people.
Me : So, you mean, if I ask you to complete a certain task, you won't listen to me?
Candidate : Oh...no no no!

And the killer one....

Me : Why do you want to work here?
Candidate : Cause I like the 'House'.
Me : I beg your pardon?
Candidate : You know...the 'House' drama series? I love to watch that.
Me : (total speechless)

Now I know how frustrating you can get interviewing people. Macam-macam ada. I don't mean to be mean. Just that you get curious sometimes. And some people answer you in the most amusing way. You just can't help it.

Ohh...and I've found someone who fits the job. You're hired!

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10 reasons why men suck

Information was gathered through observations and interactions with my male counterparts. Although not all men behave the same way, but they are guilty of at least one of the reasons listed.

In no particular order:

1) Immature 
    They still spend a whole lot of time on computer games and animes. Someone ought to tell them that those
     aren't real and it's time for them to check back into reality. Or they could make better use of their spare
     time.

2) Losers
    Without their girlfriends around, they flirt, put an arm around your shoulder and offer to carry those stacks
     of files for you. In the presence of their girlfriends, all they do is say hi and don't even hold the door for
     you seeing that your arms are occupied.

3) Inconsiderate
    It never crossed their mind to escort their female friends to the car park during the late hours. Either they
    are oblivious to the dangers of society these days or they just couldn't be bothered.

4) Un-gentleman-ness
    They ring a lady up for a drink and expect her to pick him up. Or they expect her to get herself there. If
    she doesn't show up, she's deemed as not outgoing enough.

5) "Blind"
      Unless you look like Paris Hilton or Megan Fox, they somehow or rather look past you. No matter how
      witty you are.

6) Shallow
    It's pretty easy to get them to notice you even if you don't look like Paris Hilton. Show off some thigh and
    cleavage and there you go. You'll garnier their full attention.

7) Egoistic
    It's all about pride. No point in arguing with them. Cause even though they know they are in the wrong,
    they just won't admit it.

8) All talk and no action
    They are very good at boasting. "I am capable of this this this..." "I've done this this this..." If you are an
    empty vessel, please spare us.

9) Ungrateful...
    It's never enough to have a loving and understanding girlfriend. They like the thrill of having 3 affairs at the
    same time.

10) ....and foolish
    And they lose all 3 of them in the end.

Yet, for some reason, we still hang out with them.

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Still searching....

It has been good so far. I finally had the time to focus on other things than work. I no longer had to work on a spreadsheet till 2 am or on weekends. I no longer had to feel guilty going for a movie or a drink. I no longer dread heading to work or wishing that all my bosses would vaporise. Work, nowadays, stays within that official 8 hours. Anything beyond that, is allowed to be done the next day.

I am free to plan for movies. I am up for all the lastest screenings, until a point in time where I need to anticipate the next release. I had the time to attend fancy dinners. And not to mention heading to bars and clubs after that. I have changed my wardrobe. There are more fancy shoes and catchy outfits. I started to concentrate on my appearance. I've played with make ups and hair treatments. I've begun to take an interest in gardening as well. I can now do stuffs that I didn't have the time to do previously.

When I went back to my old place to meet up with my ex-colleagues, nothing has changed. It was the sense of familiarity that got me so attached to that place. The structure. The people. It feels just like home the moment I walked in. I was greeted with smiles. "Hey, come back laaa. We missed you." No doubt it was good to hear that, but I've not regretted leaving.

I know that place wasn't meant for me. So is this new one, regardless of how happy I am there. After 3 years of studies and 5 years of rewarding career, I have not gained that satisfaction that I thought I would achieve. No matter how many times I'd allowed myself the chance to try, I still do not see the point in what I'm doing. No purpose. No passion. I asked myself each day if this is really what I want. If this is really what I want to continue with for the rest of time.

The truth is, I have no absolute answer to that. I can't see what the future might hold for me. I do not know the best decision to be made. To be honest, I am still searching for vacancies. I believe that so long as I'm in this line, I will never find something that will truly satisfy me.Unless, of course, I have the guts to switch to another field. Which, most likely, be unlikely.

So all I can do at the moment is stay put and pray that miracle will happen one day.

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