Kal El

I was contacted and invited by a rival company about a month ago to work with them. And yes, with the current working conditions and the unnecessary workload I am burdened with, I agreed to submit my application. They've called me again to express their interest and the possibility of issuing the letter when I come back from Umrah end of this month. I have also sat for the required test - for formality sake, according to them and would have to attend an informal interview when I come back end of August.

I finally received an email reply from Emirates after a couple of months wondering what had happened to my application.

The Verdict: I won't be going there until they decide to continue hiring for that particular position. I am sure whatever God has planned for me, it is for the best. Like I always believe in "Ada Hikmah Di sebalik Kejadian" InsyaAllah.

Here's the content of the letter:

Dear Kal El

Sub: Application for the Position of Superman

I refer to your recent application for employment in response to our advertisement and our request for an interview..

Unfortunately, the position you have expressed interest in is now on hold. However, if the situation changes, and if we wish to progress your application, we will contact you to see if you are still interested in being considered.

We regret we do not have the opportunity to proceed with your application for the above role at this time and take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in Emirates Group.

Your Sincerely,

L.Fernandes
HR Specialist - Recruitment
Human Resources, Emirates Airline

Alhamdulillah after a week of hard work, full of drills and impromptu presentations I am finally a certified trainer in Instructional Design. Thank you to the Blood Sucking Sicko Company for paying for my training and bringing the Academicians and trainers over from India especially for my certification. Hopefully with this development and the additional certificate I've obtained would open more doors and opportunities for my career development and advancement. It finally pays after 10 years working as an ID. Now to get myself a PhD in ID to strengthen my new accomplishment as a certified trainer in Instructional Design. Alhamdulillah, thank you Allah.

I applied for a job in Dubai somewhere last month and received an email from the HR two weeks ago asking for my current and expected salary. Seems I've been shortlisted for an interview. Well, the offer is very attractive (perk wise, I don't know how much basic salary I get to bring home every month) and loking forward to the interview, hopefully soon. I haven't decided whether I'd really go or not, if offered but I'm keeping my mind open if there is really a job offer coming from them. Perhaps it's time to start anew, many issues to think through though, particularly my health. I'm sure life would be interesting in a new environment.

To Go or Not to Go? That is THE Question.

i have been recently recommended for a position at a newly established university that operates in 30 countries. The thing is the word recommended, not the least bothering me but it comes with an expectation. Seems i was 'highly recommended' but for what reason and by whom, I don't know.

I went for an interview with the GM on the last day of Perhimpunan Umno at PWTC. It went well but I was not accepter nor did I accepted the just yet. The company that I am suppose to be in hasn't been set up yet while the groundworks have already started, I was suppose to join them in a once a week meeting to speed things up for a major presentation to the President.

Well, it's like you're here nor there. I am not willing to commit yet but I am willing to join in the meetings and throw in some ideas where it is worth sharing (and of course grasp some ideas from them for my personal benefit at the current workplace = evil eh?) Yeah, going to the metings involve costs; money and time - and I want to gain something right now and not wait till the offer comes in.

I am looking at a 1 - 2K rise from my current salary, otherwise it is not going to be worth it at all as this new job requires me to drive a further distance from now and go through some Samy Vellu's toll to get there. Whatever it is, my driving force would be the money then my passion for what I do - as it is now, my current work place, as bad as it is, I could things getting better and improving (I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's the truth) I was promoted recently and adjustment to the salary was made. In order words, I could see a promising stability there. Furthermore I am in a Senior position where my words count.

In another way, accepting the new job will be a row of new challenges. I am confident I could do it even though my health isn't as promising as my career's future at the current place. There are a lot of things to be thought of and a lot of things to consider before I sign the offer and before saying goodbye to this old darn place.

To Go or Not to Go? That is THE Question.

Asik komplen je kan kali ni aku nak puji plak. Aahahahah dapat benda baik puji la ye tak? Takkan tanak puji plak.. lagipun sekali sekala... tak luak apa pun... Hint la tu oi. Kalau lagi banyak berita baik lagi lah banyak aku punji... takdenya nak kondem je.

Gini... dah masuk tahu ketiga aku keje sini... ok ler masa lepas 6 bulan probation dulu gaji aku naik la RM250... kira lucky la tu sebab aku berani tuntut janji CEO company ni dulu dia kata lepas confirm bleh naik gaji lagi (nampak sangat la aku terima keje sini bukan dengan gaji yang aki ndak). Lepas tu setahun... 2 tahun takde pun sesen naik... alhamdulillah dekat penghujung 2 tahun i.e. hujung tahun lepas aku dapat surat, ingat dapat increament... eh bukan... bukan surat kene berenti.. lahabau betul sapa yang ingat cenggitu... aku dapat surat dapat fixed allowence... tam bah la RM200 dalam slip gaji aku. Tapi ni tak masuk la epf kan... pandai dorang ni (ha tengok aku puji kompeni aku kan?)

But yang paling best bulan 7 hari tu dapat lagi satu surat... saspen tau kat sini kalau dapat surat dari kompeni... dorang buat salary review untuk ikut market katanya... perghhh ok la tu... tapi yang lagi best aku dapat promotion lagik... so dalam surat tu kata my probation is another 6 months and my fixed allowence ditarik balik tapi i got a RM580 increament... heheheh dan terms of service (mileage claims, medical etc) sume ikut my newly promoted position. Alhamdulillah... haaa macam ni la baru seronok keje kan... (puji lagi tu...) ok la. whatever it is, thanks so much la 'Istana Menanti' ni dengan ucapan.. buat la cenggini selalu kalau nak kene puji selalu ek...

Ciao!