2008-04-25 Home Alone

It is so lazy and quiet being home alone.  I really can't wait till Bo came back home.
So, what to do at home by myself?  Laundry, sweep the floor, cook, and do the dishes.  It's not easy to be an house-husband.

I guess I've been so spoiled all my life.  My Mom had been taking care all these until I was married.  Then Mabel started taking it over.  In Hong Kong when Mabel is not around, there are maids in my sister's house for this job.  Now, Mabel and I moved out to Hung Hom.  So who's there for this job when Ah Bo is on business trip?  ME!  It's not hard, but very tidious and time consuming.  I rather spend hours under the hood with my car, get all greasy and dirty.

It's been very tiring at work these days.  People at work might think that I have a very easy working hours and all.  Yeah, if I only work at the office...  It is like working 24 hours a day, everyday!  I guess no one else knows about it except for Mabel.  I think I need a change sooner or later.

Talk about work, there are so much that I want to change at KM.  With an old fashioned company, rules and policies just can't be changed over night.  Afterall, it is not my company, so I don't have the 'reason' to change it; however, I will still try my best and help making it a more modern company.  No, I don't get extra pay for doing it.

I wish people in different department understands the hardship of the others.  The more experienced people should teach and be patient to tell the youngsters what to do and introduce the best practice and process, just like how they teach me when I asked.  And the newer exployees should ask when they have questions and show respect to the more experienced staffs regardless which department they are with.

Aiy...  I had actually being mean once, just to teach her the importance of being on time.  I know it is hard to be on time when there are so much to do.  But I guess it is not that hard to notify me and suggest a 'work around'... In this case, I just need a word to ask for couple more minutes and giving me a definite time.  I didn't say much afterward, but I hope she gets it... which I highly doubt.  Working hard is important, but being prompt is a requirement.

On the other hand, I think they should learn the meaning of work and life balance.  It is not easy to do.  I can't get a balance myself, but it is different when it is my own business.  They have to understand working long hous is not what the company wants.  There are always unfinished business!  Prioritize, go home and rest, and prepare for another day of work!

I know what they are thinking... I've been there.  Unlike the boss of the conpany, I've been working in many different positions in different industries.  Therefore, I know what it's like as an employee and when there are tons of work waiting for me to complete.  Oh well, I guess it takes time to learn... it is always easier to say.