Departure

Seems like sep is the month of leaving.

Now, my colleague is leaving as well. It was kind of sad, coz after all, he was one of the few that was really chionging at work. My workload was significantly reduced, and hence more time for me to attend to other things.

The attitude towards work was so remarkable that it set a new standard. Since then, i really couldn't have complained much.

Yet having to alternate between mechanical, admin, and counter is really putting a significant amount of stress on me. I am error prone, especially when instructions are given irregardless of the amount of work i had on hand. Strangely, this is the way it works.

And so the type of work is not really that appealing at all. Nobody would have want to work here. But i had no choice. I mean, if it comes, so be it. I won't run. I am no quitter.

6 for 5

So for some time, i had been holding the stock exchange stock. Wondering whether it was time to let go, or will it be able to break through till pre lehman levels. Yet as with everything, nothing is for certain. The only thing certain is that which is realised. For every other thing else, nothing much matters. On paper or on the mind, it is the same.

Finally decided it was time to let go, keeping to just the minimum 10% P.A. gains that i was looking for. Said that so long as one is without fear or greed, there is nothing much to lose. Keeping to it requires much discipline, and letting go while there is so much potential at hand might seems kind of silly. Just for referrence only, the pre lehman level was at around 13. The present level is around 8 plus. So much potential. Yet, that is not for comparison. What used to be might not be anymore.

Yet for the amount of absolute gain, it was by far the largest single contract for my record. Perhaps of the additional funds from my salary, perhaps of the luck in picking the "right" stocks at the right time, i am no guru by any means. All decisions are based on discipline.

So while i forgo another 10% or so (as being stated by the 1-yr target price), i am delighted at achieving certainty. Best of all, i don't have to feel that bad for that hole in my pocket.

They are not wrong at all say that one must diversify. The whole objective is to invest in , companies that at are going to embark on some profits earning projects, and hopefully, generate some cashflows. Whatever that is known to the public is already factored into the price, so most likely it is already being adjusted for the future gains. So since these are all unknown, it is best to choose a few to increase the chance of tio-ing. The only problem is, the amount of funds allocated will be smaller, and hence so is the absolute gain. By diversifying, we diversify away the gains, as well as the risks.

In any case, there isn't much to transfer to, since the market is already in a much better shape. The amount of uncertainty ahead, and the diminished potential is really not worth the risk.

Experience

Things went so mundane, till i was sort of programmed to do the same things over and over again. Perhaps till the point of being 'automated'. When they do, it isn't really that difficult to work at all.

Not difficult becoz i am no longer the one of the other mechanic. But not for long. Had heard that the newest staff had decided to work till month end, and for whatever reason, i truly respect the decision made. The outcome was, the void had to be filled, and who else other than me again?

Well, i could have remained that, if not for the new skills that i need to pick up at the counter front. This is no office, and there is no justification for sitting around. Yet by not being at the front when there are new things to learn is a missed opportunity. Experience is very important in the sense that there are some that will help you earn more, some that will help you save time, and some that will help you avoid trouble.

Almost had my 1st solo at repairing the hydraulics lines of the lorry crane, if not for the lack of manpower and weather. In the end, it was ruled that it was more cost effective for them to take the faulty lines out themselves coz of the workload we had on hand. Even though so, i had spent half an hour just to get one of the swivel nut turning and IMO, it was the most critical part of the whole process itself.

A sample of the lorry crane arm, but not the exact one which i had attempted. It was of the same made though.

It wasn't difficult, just needing to have some more experience, the experience of trying. But i was told i wasn't employ to do these. I know. I just want to experience how it was like, what are the difficulties, and most importantly, prove that i can. I won't be dependent, yet not independent till the point of being overwhelmed. There is a difference of being 'willing and able' and 'willing or able'.

MBS

Was at MBS the last weekend, and it was a rather nice experience. Too bad i was late for the skypark coz it was closed at 10pm.

Other than the very spacious room, the 30s fridge was one of the more interesting feature of the room. Any thing removed from the fridge for more than 30s will be charged to the bill automatically! How convenient. Personally, i liked the nespresso machine - the coffee maker that makes coffee from special capsules. Had seen it online and heard about it, but not tasted the coffee before. So it was really nice to experience it myself.. although the coffee isn't really that fantastic. With a tag of $1 per capsule, i rather drink coffee that comes in packets. However, it would be a very nice addition to any home.


I guess the box is not included huh..

Was the farewell party for one of my uni school mates who is leaving for the states for studies rather soon. I wished all the best.

'A lot' is a lot

And so since then, i have not accidentally found it. Yes.. not even by accident. And it cost me a Lot to get it settled. There goes a majority of my pay.. and it is kind of stupid to let things go by just like that.

To solve this in a logical and systematic manner is quite difficult, and even more so to keep my composure and to perform at work. Then came all the hassle to get things done asap. The root of the problem came from procrastination, and to delay anymore is going to add frost to snow.

Thankfully, i got it all settled.. just that the hole in my pocket became a hole in my pocket literally.

Just how much must i do to right this one wrong? In biz at least, with a general mark-up of 30%, it will take another 3 rights.. and in all, 4 missed opportunity. At least there is still chance to make things right.

For certain things, even one wrong is too many. Whatever the case, one has to be responsible for the things done (or undone).