Work, woRk and More WorK

I left my work pretty unhappy today. Not becos I met someone or something nasty enough to make me upset, but I feel bad for not being 'responsible' and professional enough.

This evening, i happened to walk past the workshop when I saw a taxi driver talking in a very nasty tone with one of my foreman. I decided to intervene and see what I could help. Using the same approach, I managed to simmer down the driver and made him leave our workshop willingly. Unfortunately, he came back knocking on my door 10 minutes later when i was abt to pack up and leave. His taxi gave him a new problem and i had to get my foreman to rectify the problem.

While waiting for the repairs, he started to 'lor soh' to me. Unlike yday, I really wish to rush off. I kept telling him to refer to my foreman since thats his official job, but he continued to lor soh to me. As a result, I made use of a good chance when he was talking to other ppl and slipped off. When i was on my way home, I felt bad esp thinking that the driver will came back to look for me in vain. Aiz, still think i am not committed and pro enough for my job. BUt if i were to tell my manager, he would say: leave all these jobs to the foreman.. u r not supposed to do it! But i jus enjoy helping and attending to ppl, prob not when i wanna rush off.

On the brighter side, the taxi driver which i dealt with yday called me today to thank me again. He even asked me if i have taken my lunch. Wow, although this may sound superifical, but it kinda gives me some job satisfaction :D Still, i am pretty much dampened by the driver which i have pang seh today, hopefully i will get immuned and used to such situations soon.

Today, i finally made the decision not to puruse the matter regarding my technicians fighting. I knew the chinese guy wasnt too happy with my decision for he felt that the malay guy was in the wrong. In the end, i went up to him personally again and had a good chat with him. Initially, he saw me taking a piece of white paper and thought it was a warning letter for him. But upon realising its not, he broke into a great smile.

Shortly later, my foreman later told me i was too soft in dealing with these ppl. But what to do? Firstly i think i am too new and inexperienced in the company to exercise any rights, and secondly, I dun really believe in resorting harsh treatments, unless really necc.

Gradually, i feel i am getting more interested and happy with my job. And to Jane & Edward, i acatually sux in dealing with ppl. I may be a good fren, a good senior, but ask my friends in NUSBS, they can tell u Gordon is someone not easy to work with, haha.

akaaaa... rest well and sleep early :D