CB 38/55

Hahaha 

CB 36/55

Food delivery from best!

THIS. is giving me heart attack. In this period when everyone (most) are WFH, this is the most dreading screen anyone would want. Oh my tian. Please don't fail on me otherwise I really GG

CB 35/55- First day at work!

First day of work! First day Mac re-open after shutting during CB period and Gui got it for me first thing in the morning. Thanks for the sweet thought! 

I ordered 10 days of tingkat for this period so so my friends ordered breakfast and dinner to bless  me and to celebrate for me! 

First day at work was still ok. (cos 1st day). 

I keep thinking- I've been looking for a job for the past few years (passively) and  I didn't manage to change job, and during this period where jobs are taking paycut and uncertain but yet I manage to change job and better still, embarking on a bigger and more exciting journey. God must be thinking if I was given another a job last year will be a easy task for Him LOL. He indeed prove Himself to work in the impossible.

CB 34/55

Being blessed with meals from breakfast to dinner.

dinner cooked and sent to me from bestie. Korean food amidst the circuit breaker makes me wanna go Korea~ 

CB 32/55 (Celebration in this season)

I'VE SIGNED MY EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT! 

It has been a journey since the previous episode of my search in a new career and today, I can finally journal now this whole process in full!

Here are the timeline (again. HAHAHA)

28 April 2020:
Before I fall asleep that night, I was thinking to myself that I won't have any salary in May because even if  I found a job, I will probably only be able to start work in June given the current CB situation.

29 April 2020:
I received a follow-up call from the recruiter that called me the previous day to give me tips on what the interviewers are looking for for the interview the next day.

30 April 2020:
Attended the Zoom interview at 10AM and was told they'll get back to me the following week but they got back to me at 6PM to offer me the job :,)

8 May 2020:
Signed the contract and will be starting work next Monday! 🥳🎉

Previously when I got the job offer retracted- initially was a little disappointed and worried. Disappointed cos I wasn't able to secure the job, worried cos this period will be difficult to find a job (according to market survey and news that there'll be retrenchment, etc).

I was quite thankful that previously I had shared this with Jolene (that my last day of work with Genesis is 24 April and I wanted a break thus my new job supposedly should start on 4 May BUT things aren't confirmed), she reminded me that since I have set the one week break for myself then no matter the outcome, just let myself rest for that week.
I took the time to settle myself and prayed about it. I am convinced that if God gives, He will give despite the potentially impossible situation of the world. If He doesn't give a job right away now, then I'm asking Him to show me what He wants to teach me during this session also.

So, last week(27 April to 1 May) was suppose to be my "sabbath" week so I didn't have the intention to send out resume (broke my promise to myself:l sent out 1 cos Steph just signed the employment contract with them and they're still hiring). But yes, I didn't look for any job last week yet companies and recruitment agencies have been calling me :,) how good is God!

Indeed, if God gives, He will give despite the circumstances that seem impossible. I planned to take a week break and start work after (first cycle) CB but God was gracious and given me 2 weeks break instead. To be able to find a job without having to take pay cut is realllly God given.

Initially I was worried if I can secure a job during this period. Now that I've secured a job I worry about whether or not will I be able to perform at work (taking into consideration the fact that it's an MNC and I'll be working with a lot of people, adapting to the culture, the workload, etc)
It's true that worries are never-ending. Once you checked one item off the "worry list", the next one will pop up. But I guess the truth is we won't be worry-free, but at the least we know who will carry us through the worries and share our burden. 💪 So excited for the new journey.
(On a side note: why are all my Fridays so exciting one LOL🤣)

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All my meals of the day

CB 31/55

It's the 3rd day of CB 2nd cycle.
This table is my everyday corner and so it must at least be pleasing to the eye (:

Received carrot cake baked by Steph!🤤

CB 30/55

Washed the tablecloth last month and I finally put it back. Looking neat and let's see how long can this last!


Love sent in the form of dim sum from bro!


Physically apart but virtually together 💓

Imagining myself in a spa be like ... 

CB 29/55

Received a surprise from Mabel and Xian! They sent me customized notebook in view of my new chapter at new workplace. 🥳 :,) so undeserving but so so blessed. 

CB 26/55

The amount of food I received this CB is making me round round round

From Jeslyn

CB 25/55

Sent all the way from Ting💖

CB 24/55

Found a TB seller that actually design such portrait temporary tattoo. I'd sent the seller my design and asked them to help me do up one for trial before I get inked. (and at least I've got an idea how it'll look like). Doing one with my mum and I. Can't wait! 

CB 23/55

A song for the season.

CB 22/55

Needed to translate my whole resume to Chinese because the China boss requested for it. I've never seen a resume in Chinese, let alone thinking of having my own resume in it. Not sure to what extend was the resume correct cos I use google translate for everything 🤣 

CB 21/55

Jobless day 1. 🤣

I've set this week as a resting week for me so I won't be sending our resumes this week. Giving myself a break!

I tried making popcorn and so the sound. BUT, if you can smell, you'll faint cos it's burnt (DAMN CHAODA) and the base is beyond salvage OH GOSH

It has been a fruitful day 1!

CB 20/55

CB 19/55

CB 18/55 (Last day)

Today marks the last day of my 6 years 4 months at Genesis. Like every other events in life, it has been quite a bittersweet journey, there were ups and there were downs. 

It's my first full time job. I entered as a total rookie and has been showered with much guidance and grace throughout. It's a place where they've seen me through the different stage- from being single to attached to engaged; from little/no experience to knowing how to do full sets.
During the time when my mum was diagnose and my siblings and I had to take turn to accompanied my mum to hospital, then director was very understanding and nice to me- I don't have to apply for AL or time off, just need to produce my mum's MC to get parents leave (and it was granted to me without limit). In 2018, we were given an overseas allowance for us to travel (went HCM with Steph!). Working hours is 10AM to 6PM which I probably won't be able to find it anywhere. There were quarterly product requisite; monthly facial; birthday leave and birthday gift etc. Surely, there'll be plenty of reason to stay, but there'll be reasons to leave too. (that will be for another day)
The only constant is change and I won't be able to grow if I continue to stay in my comfort zone. Though the future is unknown and uncertain for now, but I'm learning to trust God in His plan and in His timing. The God that sees me through the toughest time will see me through this time again. :)

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CB 15/28

Celebrating Xian's bday virtually!🎈🎈🎈

And, CB has been extended till 1 June 2020...

CB 13/28

Turning into masterchef (not) this CB.

Looking at the recipe online, it seems so easy, until you get to try it LOL

Today I made burned sugar pudding and kimchi fried rice, and I sent it to Weikang torturing him with it to see if he can bear this cooking skill for the rest of his life LOL 

and i burnt myself when the oil splatter. 

CB 12/28 (Supposedly wedding day)

Today was suppose to be our wedding.
We lose to COVID. It has successfully rob our wedding date away, but it didn't rob our marriage away. Though we can't hold it today (our anniversary date), but surely, God has better plan:) Banquet date has been confirmed but we'll not send our any details because we just wanted to be confirm confirm that everything will be in order by later half of the year, or see what will be the next step from government.
Yes, so we spend our day together virtually today- ordered same food from Jacksplace and dine together while watching youtube on share screen. Ting celebrated with us by sending brownie to me :,)
Thanks everyone for all the wishes and for praying for us! We are truly blessed and loved. 

CB 10/28

Dad fell while at the escalator cos he missed his step. Thankfully the cut wasn't deep and didn't need any stitching. Right now will have to monitor his situation (whether he vomit/feel giddy)

CB 9/28

Made myself a otah bread (actually all I did was to heat up the otah) LOL

CB 4/28 (Reflection)

Was feeling down and so I took time to do a little reflection and here are my thoughts and timeline:

21 Feb 2020:
CFO notified us of the pay cut due to COVID-19.
He'd given us 3 option.

It was such a heavy-hearted Friday for any decision. I thought my leaving will be the better solution cos Steph is planning for a baby now and I'm not even married. But Alize was nice to ask me to secure a job before leaving.
Initial instinct was to call people to grumble about how this whole situation has been very unfair/unjustifiable but I felt a sense of needing to pray about the whole process first before I speak (probably also because I'm heading to prayer meet and am serving before that and didn't want to go with such "bitter" heart/attitude.)
I'm secure that God is my judge and I do not need to worry. He who has seen me through the darkest time will never fail to show up and see me through yet another valley. That He has His plan for me and that even though I can't see it now, all I have to do is cling onto Him. 

25 Feb 2020: 
Alize didn't want to make a decision as to whether Steph or me to leave so she sacrificed herself and serve her notice term (2 months) without taking a pay cut.

12 March 2020: 
Went for 2 interview
Morning one was a 2nd interview which I had wanted cos I'll be able to learn new things but the interview turn out very bad.
Late morning: The interview went pretty smoothly which I was surprised because I didn't expect that after going through the earlier interview. Jobscope is also something similar, with opportunities to grow too.

13 March 2020:
The interview in the late morning one called me back and offered me the job! I was surprised because initially, they said will let me know again in 2 weeks but they got back in 1 day. However, the HR will need to do clearance and checks and will only be able to get back to me in 2 weeks. I was pleasantly surprise and shock. I applied for the job because Steph kept recommending me this sector and so I tried even though I don't think I'll get it. Scoring an interview was privilege enough, being considered as a suitable candidate was God-given. :,) seriously. cos' I know where I stand (not humble brag but low confident) I was given till 17 March to make a decision. (Didn't take up the offer immediately because I'll need to discuss with W first, and probably also because I was hesitant due to the pay and distant, otherwise the rest are perfect. And maybe a part of me wish that situation in the company will turn for the better.)

17 March 2020: 
I accepted the offer verbally through the phone. They'll need to do all the checks first before offering me the official contract which will take about 2 weeks.

18 March 2020: 
Contemplated to tendered my resignation before signing the official contract of not.
If I resigned and the company come back not being able to offer me officially (even though the HR did it verbally through phone), then I'll be left hanging.
If I don't resign, then I'll have to sign the contract to agree to take a pay cut.
Weikang assured me and this message from me comforted me and gave me the courage and push to go ahead.
In his word: If you're ok, we can take this leap of faith together. Ya there's uncertainty but God has opened this path for you, I think the reference and clearance background check should work out. 
And so, I tendered my resignation with Genesis, requesting to service my 1-month notice till 24 April 2020 (same as Alize).

27 March 2020:
I met up with Jolene and told her the whole situation. I told her that even though I have yet to sign the contract and according to my plan, my last day of employment will be 24 April 2020 and that I will start new employment on 1 May 2020, giving myself a week break. She reminded me that if this is what I've planned then no matter what's the outcome, give myself that one week break and have a good rest.

3 April 2020:
Met Weikang at Tanjong Pagar for dinner and decided to walk home (and we did! and it was a nice long walk)
I don't know why but worries came over me. I guess it was also because the 2 weeks mark has passed and I didn't hear back from the HR. By now the COVID situation was sort of reaching another peak in Singapore and Circuit Breaker was introduced and will take effect from 7 April 2020 to 4 May 2020. Worries of the probability of not getting the job are high, the worry of not being able to find a job too. As I speak, I started tearing but I realize that as I verbalize my thoughts, I had a clearer picture of where God stands in the picture in my heart. I was once again comforted by Weikang of God's love. And that was probably all I needed at that moment.

7 April 2020:
They called me back and retracted the offer. Throughout the whole process of the interview, COVID is happening. When I received the news that the offer was retracted, Circuit Breaker just started.
People asked me to withdraw my resignation letter, though I was half-hearted I proceed to do it cos I thought that will be the best solution (looking at the fact that this whole pandemic will last a while and the impact on the economy will be huge.) Alize couldn't withdraw my resignation because Steph is still in the company and that my leaving will fulfill the requirement of CFO. And so I left Genesis without securing a job during this difficult time.

🕂

I took some time to digested this whole career saga that had just happened to me the past 1 month plus.

1. Me "losing my job" (I know I resigned but it felt as if I lose my job) feels like I lost a part of me, as if I lost a part of my identity.
2. Hesitant to withdraw my resignation. Was it cos of pride? Yes. And more so than ever probably also because of the insecurity of the job even if I got to withdraw my resignation.
3. Rejected withdrawal of resignation- upset.
4. Am I secure that God provides? YES. Even in this crisis time when employment seems impossible, God works through possibility.

Matthew 6:34 Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

The 1 week break that I wanted- wanted to rest and to "reset" my character at work. To bring the good that I've learn from Genesis and to throw off the bad(afraid of helping others cos in "her" mindset, helping others means the responsibility will fall on us).

Now that I'll officially be in the process of job seeking, I will keep in mind of the 1 week break I am giving myself💪

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