29 June 2007

29 Jun....What an eventful yesterday in the office! Already, a lot of people were hyped up with discussions on the quantum of increment for the coming one year. To add on, my boss called me in with a lot of tough questions for me. No no, they were not work-related. Pardon me, I meant he wasnt asking me technical questions related to my work. Rather, he wanted to discuss some staffing issues with me. On my!! Not on a friday afternoon, I thought.....He had to pose alternatives on staffing matters to me, ask me views (personal) pertaining to a lot of delicate issues and people. I must admit that I am not a very calm and composed questions, so when being grilled relentlessly about certain issues, I tend to be very candid about my viewss.

Sigh...now I am regretting...perhaps u would say that there is no point in having regrets now, since what is done cannot be undone. Maybe maybe....what can be salvaged was that he wanted me to consider the options/solutions over the weekend, and have another good chat with him on Mon.

Oh, back to the issue of increment...most of my colleagues (by now) knew how much increment they would be obtaining in the coming payday. I could sense a mix of joy and sorrow in the office yesterday....Seriously, it led me to ponder how much influence I can have on the outcome of the situation. Somewhat, but not totally....

Perhaps next year, I would do better......yes, I will.