Just some thoughts

This week has been busier than the past two weeks. Back to normal, which is good. A too relaxed life is good for leisure, not really for work.

In some ways I do enjoy working, but not to the extent to be called workholic. I don't like this term - I always think it's perfect & ideal to have a balance between your working and personal life, as well as the family life, and I am doing my best to achieve that.

Speaking of family life, I received a phone call from one of our MDs this morning, saying that he wants to spend more time with his family and spend less time at work. He is happy to continue working with the Company, but not taking any directorship roles. I can understand this feeling. 4 years ago when my grandma passed away, I realised that no matter how high you climb on the corporate ladder, the feeling of lossing beloved family can't be replaced, or even compensated by any superficial achievements. Working, after all, it's only one of the ways to showcase the contributions you can make to the world, but not all of them. I guess that might also be the reason why I dare to take a long leave, regardless of the craziness other people might think I have.

Few years ago when I started the position in the Company, I did complain that I have no close friends in the Company because normal staff think I am too close to the management team and might say something which are not meant to be said. Honestly, I won't, and I don't like saying bad things behind other peoples' back. I am who I am. Few years after when I look back, this position does teach me something valuable in life, about people, about what worths to take and to give. Although sometimes I will still wonder why I don't work for other big companies like most of my classmates or friends do, I believe that if one day I have my own business, I shall be able to survive easier thanks to the training I receive - start everything from scratch, and be able to accomplish them.