the apprentice

recently i've been to a couple of interviews.

one interesting one is at this institution that needs a marketing officer to replace the person who's leaving. this person is expected to execute- tradeshows, do product presentation, manage an alumni, travel to service regional clients, penetrate new markets overseas, etc etc. sounds interesting isn't it? yes, the interview was equally interesting. first round was with the HR manager. blah blah blah a lot of getting to know me and the things that i've done. next day, they called me up for a second interview. wow, i thought; so fast? ok, just see how it goes, im always with an open mind.

the 2nd interview was a panel interview. one director who is in-charge of HR, Marketing & Planning. two other girls who are key personnels. seated next to me was the other potential candidate whom they have shortlisted as well. so the two of us were interviewed the "Donal Trump" way. you know-- the apprentice style where you gotta sell yourself, be assertive and basically say why you think you should be hired. i, for one is not those who would go for the kill. i dont like to see the face of the animal that is gonna be sacrificed. hahahaha. idiot right? i asked the director if it has to be either or? cant he just hire the both of us? haha. they all laughed too.
well, let's just say that i objectively stated my portfolio and talk a little about myself etc and basically just wasnt competitive.

one day after the interview, i felt so damn lousy. you see, the girl that was seated next to me was a freshie. freshie from estate mgmt NUS. come on, what the heck were they thinking? estate mgmt to do an international marketing job? fuck. can i curse here? really fucking feeling. i hate to be egoistic but i think i was made a clown. on one hand im talking about real life instances and on the other hand, she was giving text book answers. fucking dull feeling i get.
ok ok, i'll call the director in a minute and tell them im withdrawing my application. i think the disparity they are willing to settle for is too great for me to accept.

i am kidding la. i'll just leave it alone. i do not know their rationale, but they did say that they are giving freshies a chance so i shouldnt be so damn full of pride. if they appreciate me, they'll make an offer. if they settle for someone else, may the best man/woman win. this is my wiseman talking. dont be shocked by my outburst ok?

me and a buddy organised a gathering for about 40 of my ex-colleagues. we called 85 but 40 turned up.
it was nice and heartwarming to see the happy expression on their faces when they reunite. many of them had not seen each other the last 5-6 years. it is funny how sometimes you quarrel with each other at work but after that you let it be bygones. (not talking about me, im referring to my observation). there are some that will not let it be bygones perhaps the betrayal was too hurting. i dunno. i just thought it would be nice to bring old people together and make peace while sun shine. hahah.