1 Oct 09 - Out of comfort zone

moving out of comfort zone is really very uncomfortable.. this is what i told my new boss today, while she was briefing me on my new responsibilities... firstly, after 5yrs in foreign MNC, this is my first experience with local 'MNC' (so much smaller than my past MNC companies).. no more cross timezones conf calls and meetings; no more speaking with aussie, americans or any non-singaporeans.. i kinda miss, really miss, the multi-cultural environment of large MNCs... if only the job scope is more fulfilling.. *i really miss those 'annoying' ang-mo, that i had to keep reminding myself why i resigned in the first place* trust me, these are the very feelings and expressions i told my boss.. after an ordeal with my ex-'new' boss, i decided to lay out ALL my cards on the table, if any party is not comfortable at least she should know why.. i even told her not to have frequent lunch with me!! seriously, that is how 'trash it out' i was!

no matter how rationale i am, i cant deny the uncomfort of this 'cultural change'.. i know it's good to have a swimming pool+gym+KTV lounge+cafeteria in the same office building (how many company in singapore has it?), but.. i miss the spacious and greenery work environment of my previous Taiwanese company!! i mean, if you wan to talk company's facilities, AUO headoffice has it all (in fact most taiwan companies have it all~!) i miss the indoor basketball court, swimming pool, massage and facial polour, clinic, bakery, 7-11 and starbucks everything under one office roof.. not to forget, the in-house canteen has wide variety of food, from individual dishes to spread of buffet! and there's a very nice juice tea bar, and laundry service too! trust me, i can really live in AUO head office!! *gosh, can someone get me a job back in Taiwan with such environment? i dont mind slogging from mon-fri, and having wkends to laze in mountains*

i know looking back is not helping (so did my new boss commented) and i can learn much more in this new job (so did my new boss commented too) .. but.. i just have to get over this psychological hurdle - i miss my comfort zone.. esp i can stay at home and be with hugo all day! * i really miss miss my hugo all day* otherwise, i'd better advertise for a capable spouse partner so i can stay at home, rest and cook! ... sigh... this is sure not helping, J, esp after knowing 'the news' yeterday..