Work, the Joy of Life

I've been working crazy hours lately. Last week saw me working from 8am to 7pm at night, and this morning I started at 7am. In M'sia perhaps this would have been a normal occurence but in Aust when one does not get paid overtime nor meal allowance (and worse, where is the work life balance? gasp*) it is quite rare. I was so tired today that I could have committed the cardinal sin in commuting etiquette - snoring and drooling in my sleep on the train.

The reason for all this hustle and bustle is because I'm due to finish up in my current role in the next week and a half. I'm rushing against time to finish up the outstanding work, tidying up the piles of documents collecting dust in my 'filing' tray, having handover meetings with the people who are going to take over my work etc. I'll be moving to another role in July, closer to home. A couple of weeks ago the management board decided that in best business interests to wind down the department I was working in. After the announcement was made we were all thrown into a panic. No one did any work for the rest of the week, just didn't have the motivation to do so. It was difficult enough hearing about other people losing their jobs now we are faced with the same circumstances.

However I was truly blessed that a short time after the announcement, I was called for an interview for the one position I had submitted an application for, and got the job. The great thing is that the new role is within the same organisation, is a role I have experience in therefore I know what to expect, and is closer to home! Gone will be the hour long commutes!

Although it is hard work rising early and going home late at night, it sure is great to know that I'm working for something I can look forward to in the future.