I finally received my confirmation letter a few days ago. It was indeed a relief after waited for 8 months just to see this day. I have gone through the wordings and some are pretty vague which I will definitely discuss with my boss and the manager.

Yesterday, I did a grave mistake. I think. A colleague of mine from another department came over to my office yesterday and we chatted about my appointment letter. I let her read about the benefits, and I accidentally gave her the copy which stated my salary. And she commented my salary as low. It somehow ticked me silently. And I really felt regretted [very much] for not seeing which copy to let her read.

I seriously felt my salary is not low for a staff who works 10 days in the office in a month. And what I will be getting is the half amount of the salary of a full time, which is high. And this colleague complained it is low. She suggested to me to negotiate for a higher pay.

Who doesn't want a higher pay? But to negotiate for a higher price ... I must also know my skills and experiences very well. And I know myself well. I have worked 2 years in a political think tank where most of the time I spent my time sleeping, and then I jumped into this new place with not much of work experience and skills other than the hunger to develop and progress myself.

The earning I'm getting from my new job is the same amount I earned a month in my previous job. I'm tired to explain to people about this. It's sickening and I don't owe you all an explanation. All I want is to be happy for me and support me. That is all I'm asking.

I explained this to my colleague but she doesn't seem to get it. She is able to negotiate for a higher pay because she has 10 years of work experience and I don't. But getting a 45% pay rise is not good for me? I'm content for the moment ... because I'm now exploring new areas.

I want to earn unlimited amount of money every month, though it is very tiring for me. I have to look for other jobs to bring in extra income on top of my pay. My colleague shared with me that it is a waste of money and time to travel somewhere else to work part time. I agree but what is the point of putting your 100% soul and mind energy into your full time job when you are just paid the same amount every month. Your next door colleague works less than you and yet still get the same pay as you. The only comfort the four walls offer is the financial security whether you die in the office or not, you will still get your pay and medical allowances. But I'm still getting these benefits from my new job. Not good?

All I wanted is to explore new areas to maximise my potential and also income. All I wanted is to have of both worlds - working inside and outside of the office. I don't want to spend my whole life doing paper work and not recognizing the other talents I have. My other colleague has once commented that I'm abnormal for not following the society norm - working full time. But what is there to comment about me when you are not happy to work within the four walls, and the only thing that drags you to these walls is the money you needed, not the joy of work?

I have found an office job that I enjoy very much, but still I believe in myself for having other talents. I'm unearthing them. We have been living according to society norms. Don't you ask yourself if the society norms are beneficial to us or not? Then don't you think it is time to ask what you want in your life?

I believe I will learn more things and get to know more people outside from my office. I'm the destiny designer. Just please be happy for me and supportive of me.

Thank you.

Congrats!
Congrats of your new employment. It doesn't really matter how much your salary as long as you are happy with it. High or low is very subjective and depend on individual. Enjoy your new job.

Btw, thanks for dropping by my blog. Take care...
» Jennifer (60.54.174.130) on 2009-11-11 10:10:20

Congratulations on your new employment.

What you say is true.. sometimes people just don't understand. They think it is all so easy to ask for an increment or something. I know how you feel.
» (60.50.82.232) on 2009-11-12 01:05:30

You only work 10 days in a month? That's awesome!
» Nuttz on 2009-11-12 03:28:49

oooooooo, congratzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!~~~~
» xjion89 (124.13.170.191) on 2009-11-14 05:19:19

Congrats!
Hi Renaye! Congrats on your new job. I truly admire you for the way you think. Lately I've been stress out with work and too burned out to try other stuff so I never explored my other "potentials". Sometimes, I feel like I'm wasting my youth. XD So keep that mindset and I'm certain it will pay off someday. =)
» Sukekiyo (112.200.66.239) on 2009-11-14 08:40:27

good, u are employed already..
» wenn (60.49.41.202) on 2009-11-15 10:36:02

Happy for you renaye, finally you have got the part time job to secure you financially and now you may start to look out for opportunities out there which may interest you and at the same time doing something which you may find enjoyment and fulfillment. Be bold and be strong to reach that dream of yours! Cheers...:)
» sdovelly.wordpress.com (203.115.246.37) on 2009-11-15 10:50:25

I'm happy that you are doing what you want. Don't listen to nay sayers, just go for what you believe in.
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The above comment is from me.
» mun (124.13.171.66) on 2009-11-17 11:39:54

congrats!
enjoy work! =D
» kenwooi (60.51.83.59) on 2009-11-19 11:06:21

Good job!
I hope you have lots of fun in this upcoming time of yor life. ^_^
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