The departure

I officially tender my resignation on Monday.

I spend the weekend in Tuas on Sunday. Quiet place with no one around. I just sat there. Looking across Malaysia. and idled there for 2 hrs. just sitting there and thinking. weighing the pros and cons.

Boss was not surpised at my decison. though there were some counter-offers made up to me. (Like converting me to local sales, so i could enjoy the petrol and hp subsidies, road taxes and coupons as well)

But i guess they could never reach the kind of figure my new coy is offering me. but its not the money that matters I say. *maybe some of you will start screaming bullshit*

but I have to be honest with you. I cant see myself in this position for a long time. (in PSM)
3 yrs here and henta-kaki because of low headcount? Isnt a very valid reason not to promote anyone. I slogged 3 yrs for them here. and of coz, the monetary covers the wildest ambitions at times. but it cannot placate my ambitious leo character forever. Even L and D whom worked 8 yrs here, and still not going anywhere. But given a 'senior' position in their title.

But L is a married woman, she din have high hopes and dreams. D is usually marked by darren. so no chances for him. I think my departure will path great things for Adrian in the future. Darren seems to like him a lot.

I told CY about it. she never flinched. instead shook my hands and exclaimed, 'congrats!'

she will pass the letter to Darren on my behalf. Afterall, she is my immediate superior.

Things get slightly easier after my submission. but i did noticed a hint of 'hostility' coming from the finance mgr. I was looking at the annual leave balance, and decided to plan my leave (I had around 6 days) in advance prior to my departure.

then I was hauled to the office, and CY told me I had only 3 days left. (Pro-rated she says, for not leaving at the end of yr)

Anyway, I still have my ICT coming week, I guess its fair enough for me. (wont be seeing them much, its pretty much my transitional phase)

So I asked her, 'you know our post stock take have 3 days off-in-lieu awarded to us right? I only used up 2 days. May I know if the 1 day is inclusive of my reminder or what?"

She called up the Finance mgr and came back with a curt reply. 'yes it includes the 3 days u are having.'

which means, I dun have 4 days. Just 3. Why? issit fair?

But as colleagues for 3 yrs, I have nothing to say about this. I heard lots of stories about ppl whom is prepared to leave the company, and the colleagues or superior starts giving f**ked up attitude or f**k face to the departing colleagues.

Sighz.. if this is really the case, i guess it very raw and realistic to me. Aint we gd colleagues these 3 yrs? Am I not working these few weeks like it is my first day? I feel for my company, I feel for my colleagues, that is why when I took the plunge, I wanted to discuss it with Darren.

But my guess is, everyone dun feel the same about how I feel about them. In work, in life, in relationships.

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Some updates as well;
Drove bee and vic kor for a spin on Sunday, from Clementi to the eastern side of Changi. Had some work errands to do (see, i burn my weekend for PSM) in the local plating house. after sending the parts, we went to the famous nasi lemak stall in Changi village for lunch.
We walked around Changi beach as well. But we ended the day quite fast too. (East side is dengue zone, must siam faster lol)

My new boss have a wicked sense of humor. He called me up on Monday noon (after my resignation) and told me about my pay subsidies.

Adwin: "Hey east, thanks for ur sms (inform him i tendered) so we updated a bit. your salary is $xxx and the petrol subsidies will be $1k as we mentioned right? "

East: "yeah."

Adwin: "Your pay no change.. but your petrol allowance have some changes... *he sounds serious*

Me; 'huh'.. *frowning* whaddaya mean.. "

Adwin: "yeah, initially it was $1k, but after discussing with Jonathan (Finance mgr), we decide to upped to $1.2k. DO a GOOD JOB FOR ME OK! dun disappoint me!"

Me: *SURprised & speechless* OK boss. I will! (Can pump V POWER FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE LOL)

I think i will have a good time working with Adwin, but too bad I only need to report to Eric. Hope Eric wont feed me to the sharks. and the lau-jiaos ah peks there, i think i need to administer some good diplomacy skills.

I guess I have my phone bills settled as well. (they will pay one of my phone bill, which logically I will submit the most exp singtel bill la lolx)

Must ask if they pay road tax or not too lolx.. and parking coupons.. (greedy)

then my car commitments will be lessen to a much comfortable level. heh

Watched DIE HARD 4 today. PSM movie night. probably the last movie nite I ever had with them. Kickass movie. I never watched Bruce Willis in the previous 3 sequels anyway. anyway part 4 have no relations to the previous sequels. Maggi Q was given very few lines. but it was enjoyable watching her nonetheless.

Didnt managed to get anyone free enough to join me. But what the hell, a gd movie will still be good, even if you are watching alone. right?

Planning the SJP (for noobs in my blog, its St james Powehouse for short) party. Have not consulted the other bdae boy for quite some time on the up-coming event. Have to call the mgr as well to confirm if 4th Aug have no events, thus entry timing will need to re-confirmed as well.

Sounds pretty interesting,lots of ideas in my head. Maybe will be doing a 'best dressed clubber award' for the best clubbing man and woman gracing my bdae. But the guest list is not even near completion. I already filled up almost 15 names in my list, (though i can only bring in 7, that will be a headache as well as a challenge)
Iori have no even submitted a single name yet to me! We're suppose to share 14 free entries guests together. I already have so many frds in my mind. :S

and of coz the famous question, who will east be inviting this yr? lets just say, I not sure. UNtil now. But I will try to send out sms-es by the end of this week. maybe that will be some work done. For a little while. heh.

Lancer Motoring Club major meetup will be coming end of month. I will be reciving my LMC polo tee as well. great design and kick-ass colors. Heard news that there will be a record 50 vehicles camping at SCDF carpark in paya lebar (and still counting).

I will definitely be there! Wohooohoho! For a long while since many yrs back, I actually felt happier. Like now.

May Fate deal me a good hand. Amen.