Showing posts with label Workaholic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Workaholic. Show all posts

Monday, February 19, 2007

Kerja dan Sekitarnya

Ada berbagai macam alasan mengapa saya suka bekerja.

Pertama, karena saya belum punya krucil kecil, bangun pagi untuk bekerja cukup memberikan semangat dan alasan mengapa saya harus bangun pagi. Kalau tidak, mungkin bisa tidur sampe siang (maksudnya : siang banget!). Saya ingat pada waktu saya harus nganggur beberapa bulan, rasanya hidup gak ada tujuan. Bangun tidur, gak tau mau ngapain, lemes, bingung, ga ada semangat. Sambil nunggu hubby pulang kantor, sebenernya banyak sih kerjaan,... di rumah. Tapi kan bosen ya kalo tiap hari harus ngerjain kerjaan rumah, sendirian pula, ga ada temen yang diajak ngobrol dan nggosip. Mau jalan2 atau belanja, keseringan juga bosen, selain sendirian, juga 'bahaya' .. karena jumlah pengeluaran akan menjadi lebih besar daripada pemasukan (waktu buat belanja unlimited, tapi budget limited). Dan akhirnya lama-lama bisa gila karena kebosenan.

Kedua, bekerja = mendapat upah. Senangnya bisa mendapat penghasilan sendiri. Selain bisa bebas belanja apa yang saya mau, juga bisa membantu keuangan rumah tangga. Punya bargain power dalam keluarga, dan mandiri.

Ketiga, kerja = menambah ilmu, pengetahuan, memperluas wawasan, dan pengalaman.

Ke-empat, bekerja = nambah koneksi, kolega, teman (tapi juga mungkin nambah musuh) :).

Dari semua alasan yang positif diatas, tentu saja dunia kerja tidak selalu bikin 'senang'. Di setiap bidang dan tempat bekerja pasti ada saja yang membuat tidak puas. Wajar. Bos galak, bos tukang nyuruh, bos gak adil, gaji dibawah standard, tidak cocok dengan rekan sekerja, etc etc, yang kadang bisa membuat kita stress gak ketulung. Tapi kuncinya cuma satu. Apapun yang menjadi ganjalan, don't take it too personal (jangan terlalu diambil hati). Boleh lah ngambek atau upset sedikit, tapi tetep.. try to take everything easy, patient, diligent, and keep up the good work. Pekerjaan apapun, harus dikerjakan sepenuh hati dan sebaik-baiknya. Dan senjata pamungkas,.. cari pekerjaan baru.

Setelah sekian tahun saya bekerja di tempat yang sama di Jakarta, tiba-tiba saya harus pindah ke Australia. Nganggur awalnya menjadi masa-masa yang menyenangkan. Tapi gak lama lalu menjadi masa-masa yang membosankan dan menyebalkan. banget banget. Maka ketika akhirnya saya mendapat ijin kerja, saya langsung melamar pekerjaan. Untung saja tidak harus menunggu lama sampai saya mendapat pekerjaan. Pindah ke negara baru, tentu saja tidak dapat berharap banyak untuk mendapat pekerjaan dengan posisi yang sama seperti di Jakarta. Sudah tentu saya harus siap untuk mulai dari awal. Dari bawah. Pekerjaan pertama adalah menjadi administrative assistant di satu-satunya rumah sakit pemerintah di Darwin. Seru. Serasa ada di film ER atau Grey's Anatomy, lengkap dengan dokter ganteng dan intriknya. Tapi sayang ada satu 'nenek sihir' disana. Tiga bulan kemudian, ketika saya mulai bisa nyaman dan cukup mengetahui pekerjaan disana, saya mendapat tawaran bekerja di satu-satunya Universitas di Darwin, yang kemudian saya terima dengan senang hati. Pindah kerja berarti belajar hal baru, adaptasi dengan lingkungan baru, dan teman sekerja baru. Cukup menyebalkan. Tapi ternyata tidak terlalu sulit. Satu hal bekerja di universitas : santai. Menyenangkan, dan untungnya kali ini saya (pikir) tidak punya problem dengan rekan sekerja. Tetapi, disaat saya tidak berpikir untuk pindah atau mencari pekerjaan lain, tiba-tiba hubby mendapat tugas untuk bekerja di luar negeri. So, setelah 6 bulan bersenang-senang, saya akhirnya harus mengundurkan diri. Besok adalah hari terakhir saya bekerja disana (*sob*)

Punya hubby yang hobi pindah-pindah membuat saya otomatis ikut-ikut jadi suku nomaden. Mungkin karena dia punya banyak mole (tahi lalat) di kakinya kali ya (?).. Anyway, dengan demikian saya sadar bahwa saat-saat ini cukup sulit bagi saya untuk berkarir di satu tempat. Rasanya mungkin saya akan menjadi kutu loncat, kerja dimana-mana, temporary, dan siap-siap adaptasi dan keluar-masuk ke pekerjaan baru. Ehhm.... pusing kali yak.... ;p
Yaah... Semoga saya masih bisa bekerja di tempat yang baru nanti.

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Small World After All

It's been a while since the last posting. I know..., I've been very slack. Anyway, here is the update about the new job. It has been good so far. Got my own desk, computer, internet and e-mail access, just like the old days. Happy about that :) Work was good, simple, not tiring, not difficult, and not too physical. Colleagues were nice, the environment were peaceful, and they have the nice cappucino and ice coffee!

But, there's something else. And the whole thing came up to the surface just because of one simple question.

My supervisor,.. she asked the name of high school I went to in Jakarta. I answered with lot of doubt that she would know my high school (it's a catholic school, with a quite good reputation, but some people in jakarta just dont know about its existence - hiks - Might be different these days, though). Anyway, surprisingly she actually recognised my high school! With excitement she told me that her husband's family lives just across the street from the school. (How odd!... This can't be right!)

I asked what high school did she go to, and we ended up mentioning names of some friends that we know of! (excited)

Conversation followed by telling each other our parents name and her husband's uncle's name. Shockingly, the name of her husband's family name is familiar to me. And name of her husband's uncle is even more familiar. I know him and his family well, because they just live very near to my parents' house in Jakarta.(This is become a bit weird)....

With curiosity, I called my mum the next day asked if she knew this and that name. By my surprise,.. my mum is actually know my supervisor's mum! Mum told me that my supervisor's mum lives only couple blocks away from my parents' house in Jakarta,.. the house that I lived in for about 25 years. How creepy was that ??!! We must have been seen each other at some stage!

From million of people in Jakarta, both of us ended up in same office room in Darwin. We used to be going to the same church, and we used to be neigbours, but we did not know each other before, and now we are going to the same office everyday, and go to the same church again in town. How bizzare! :D I wonder if this happened for a reason... or it's probably only me with my wander nonsensical imagination....

Sunday, September 10, 2006

What Next ?

Changes,.....tell me about it. I've been through it so many times in the last 12 months. You name it. Change of marital status, change plans, change country, new environment, travel around, moving places, new home, new friends, new job, new colleagues, new place to shop, new places to look at, new this, new that.... To be honest, although it's exciting, it's also rather confusing and tiring. Especially for me who lived in static monotonous comfortable daily life for more than 30 years.

Not so long ago I started working in this country. Work was ok. Boss, colleagues, doctors, nurses were fantastic! I was so fortunate to have opportunity to work in the hospital environment. Being there every day brought me sad and happy feeling. Sad to see people are very ill, happy to see people cured and leaving the wards, happy to see the beds in emergency or ICU room empty, because this was not only mean it's good to see people are not ill, it's also mean less work for me ;p. Other than that, working with difficult person such as Ms "boot" was such an interesting experience. It brought me to a different perspective in how we supposed to do in the workplace in that kind of situation. But, apparently I did not meant to be too working in that place too long.

Yep! I got another job waiting. Starting tomorrow. This will be, again, another change (of course). It also means, we have to change our holiday plan. I'll miss my best friend's wedding, Andrew will miss his best friend's b'day party, we both gonna miss the opportunity to see and spend time with my lovely family, we gonna miss holiday in Jogja and Bali and all the thing that we planned to do in Jakarta. hu-uh.... :( Ah well,... hope to get there early next year.

Anyway, I am excited about my new job. Looking forward for it. Wish me luck!

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Work Continues

Today I've told that my work contract will be extended for another 3 months. I was thankful (to God), but not sure if I should feel sad or happy. I think my supervisor did not expect my 'blank' reaction. So then she said, "that's only if you are happy to continue working with us". :D

The job was quite simple, but also very important in our department. However, in some ways it's different than my last job in Jakarta, which (sometimes) frustrate me. The
first week didn't go well. But, it's slightly getting better. I've got to know people and the job better. Found myself comfortable enough being there, and make friends. New girl started last week and I think we get along well. New people are coming soon, whom I guessed would be young people and must be younger than me, which is good! At this stage I have to revise my statement that said there are more than 10 'mimi hitam' in that place. It's actually only 1. I learned that she would never be nice to me, or to anyone. She is just like that. I simply just pay no attention to her and stay away, except if I really really have to talk about work stuff. It was all about adapting to new office and its environment, work, and people.

Think the job wasn't too bad after all. I may keep it for the time being. ;p

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Blue

Apart from winning the bet, yesterday was the worst day ever! Had a bad day in the office. Gosh... can't understand why..... was it me? what did I do wrong? what's wrong with you, people... What's their problem?! and what the hell was she doing in our room ?! Felt so angry, tired, sad, and misserable at the end of the day.

Can't believe I have to face more than 10 "mimi hitam" in that place... !!

I miss my old job n colleagues sooooo muuuuchhhh!!!

But I felt a lot better this evening, after knowing someone is actually have the same feeling, thought, and idea about how things going in there. Gosh... I thought It was only me. I thought I've caught by an 'office' culture shock. But apparently I didn't. I was right about how I felt. It wasn't me. Its them who have problem. It's really a great feeling. Thanks, Bec. You've made my day :)

Thursday, June 22, 2006

TGIF

Pheeuuw..... Thank God Its Friday!.... weekend is coming! yay ! :)

Work...... it was ok, it's not too hard, not easy as well. I think I was quick enough to pick up things around there. However, so far I can't say I like the environment. It gave me a sad n misserable feeling. And the colleagues....... hmmm.... they are way too serious and stress! They looked unhappy and grumpy all the time. But luckily, a girl who teach me how to do things was very nice. Kinda fun, and friendly person. In contrast with others. She's cute, very young and relax, adorable, but can be clumsy too. :) Anyway, few people think we are sisters. She is philipino, though. So, yeah, we are asian looked alike :)

The only problem so far was getting up in the morning. Oooh.... sooooo hard!! -
I get use to sleep late and get up late in the last 9 months. I won't be able to close my eyes before 11pm. Most of the time I'll sleep after midnight. Clearly, I'm so not a morning person.

Anyway, I thankful I got this job as a start. Eventhough it's a temporary short term position, but at least its an office job. So, no more complaint! Just try to enjoy and minggle with those 'jutek' people. I realise that I can only get temporary jobs for the time being, due to my resident status. It will be hard, have to adapt with new office, new people, and new environment all the times. But so be it. It'll be hard, but surely will also be exciting! :D

I do miss my classmate....
I missed 2 picnics with them this week. Well,... hope I can catch up with them again soon.