Hello. I was thinking something and it hit me hard that after more than 4 years of experience in this industry, I'm now attempting for my SCJP certification. Or at least, I have that thought in my head. That I should complete SCJP and then next level of that, cuz I've seen that the jobs I want list Java knowledge as a main skill. You must think it is a piece of cake, but you see, errr... its not. Because out of 4 years, I've actively worked on Java for... umm let me count... 1.5 years only. Still, it should make me confident enough to take up the beginner's level exam (considering that freshers joining my team are aiming for it). You know me, I am my worst critic; pray for me.
God, seriously, 4 years and now this?! I topped school. Likewise in college. And this is where I am. Forget it. I've got only me to blame. I've made some unbelievably dumb career decisions. Still, I wouldn't have done them knowingly! Sochne ki baat hai na :(
Heavens, my best friend called just now from Calcutta. His dad passed away. My friend was getting married in Jan and now its postponed to next year; thats the tradition - no festivities or celebrations in the family until after 1 year of someone's death. Some follow this even today. Now my friend has quit his job in Bombay to be with his mom in Calcutta. Good thing his would-be wife is in Calcutta too; they'll be there for each other.
And don't even get me started on my bank balance. It doesn't look good. After 4+ years of working (include 6 months of working in AOL as tech support (I'd changed my name to Tiffany); those 6 months were sheer fun!) my balance is surprisingly low. Low. Low. Low.
And office people are so boring. And some have no manners. People wash their hands after lunch, but don't wipe, and end up pushing buttons on the lift, or opening doors with those hands! Yuck they are still wet and in all probability OILY too!! Ugh its just so unhygenic and pathetic as well. Some creeps drink water out of styrofoam cups and toss them in trash can, even when its full, and end up throwing them around the bin! Yeesssh this is not some jail people! Have some civic sense! And then, this girl I know from work chews LOUDLY with mouth open! You think this is as worst as it can get?! Wait, listen to this. She also TALKS when she's doing that, so there's food flying around with a 100% chance of it landing on your face or worse, in your lunchbox! Wait, this is not the end of it. There's more crap news from office. The ladies room is so filthy so filthy you'd rather pee in the woods or fields (yea where there's no toilet paper even!). Here's why. The girls sometimes forget to flush so you enter the room and there's a strong smell greeting you. Yikes! Or there's toilet paper all around the commode. Or there is some liquid all round the toilet seat (YAAAAHHHH SOMEBODY KILL ME!). Some girls even make it a point to let the others know that they've got periods. Now can you blame me for hating to go to work??
My team mates are nice though. Especially my ex-team lead. He really deserves the double promotion he got.
Ugh would you look at that?! Whats with all this negativity?!! Lets list some good points about me. Ummm....
I'm intelligent, confident (except for bouts of self-doubts at times, I'm fine thank you).
I'm patient. My friends love me.
My husband calls me his fairy, he expresses his love openly, and makes me laugh.
My mom is the bestest. And she loves me so much; she's my greatest source of strength. I'm proud to have cared for her and looked after her the minute I got a job. I really became responsible overnight after I got my job.
My in-laws love me too. I'm thankful to God for them.
My mom bought me skates, cycle and my first bike! Learning all that was so much fun!
I'm beautiful. I don't look my age (phew), I've got lovely hair, great sense of humour, know just how much blush to put on, and can cook well too.
I do volunteer work amidst my regular work and am proud of it.
Okay, this helped. I have it in me to do well but I don't understand what gets me down sometimes. I need a whack on my head at those times.
God, seriously, 4 years and now this?! I topped school. Likewise in college. And this is where I am. Forget it. I've got only me to blame. I've made some unbelievably dumb career decisions. Still, I wouldn't have done them knowingly! Sochne ki baat hai na :(
Heavens, my best friend called just now from Calcutta. His dad passed away. My friend was getting married in Jan and now its postponed to next year; thats the tradition - no festivities or celebrations in the family until after 1 year of someone's death. Some follow this even today. Now my friend has quit his job in Bombay to be with his mom in Calcutta. Good thing his would-be wife is in Calcutta too; they'll be there for each other.
And don't even get me started on my bank balance. It doesn't look good. After 4+ years of working (include 6 months of working in AOL as tech support (I'd changed my name to Tiffany); those 6 months were sheer fun!) my balance is surprisingly low. Low. Low. Low.
And office people are so boring. And some have no manners. People wash their hands after lunch, but don't wipe, and end up pushing buttons on the lift, or opening doors with those hands! Yuck they are still wet and in all probability OILY too!! Ugh its just so unhygenic and pathetic as well. Some creeps drink water out of styrofoam cups and toss them in trash can, even when its full, and end up throwing them around the bin! Yeesssh this is not some jail people! Have some civic sense! And then, this girl I know from work chews LOUDLY with mouth open! You think this is as worst as it can get?! Wait, listen to this. She also TALKS when she's doing that, so there's food flying around with a 100% chance of it landing on your face or worse, in your lunchbox! Wait, this is not the end of it. There's more crap news from office. The ladies room is so filthy so filthy you'd rather pee in the woods or fields (yea where there's no toilet paper even!). Here's why. The girls sometimes forget to flush so you enter the room and there's a strong smell greeting you. Yikes! Or there's toilet paper all around the commode. Or there is some liquid all round the toilet seat (YAAAAHHHH SOMEBODY KILL ME!). Some girls even make it a point to let the others know that they've got periods. Now can you blame me for hating to go to work??
My team mates are nice though. Especially my ex-team lead. He really deserves the double promotion he got.
Ugh would you look at that?! Whats with all this negativity?!! Lets list some good points about me. Ummm....
I'm intelligent, confident (except for bouts of self-doubts at times, I'm fine thank you).
I'm patient. My friends love me.
My husband calls me his fairy, he expresses his love openly, and makes me laugh.
My mom is the bestest. And she loves me so much; she's my greatest source of strength. I'm proud to have cared for her and looked after her the minute I got a job. I really became responsible overnight after I got my job.
My in-laws love me too. I'm thankful to God for them.
My mom bought me skates, cycle and my first bike! Learning all that was so much fun!
I'm beautiful. I don't look my age (phew), I've got lovely hair, great sense of humour, know just how much blush to put on, and can cook well too.
I do volunteer work amidst my regular work and am proud of it.
Okay, this helped. I have it in me to do well but I don't understand what gets me down sometimes. I need a whack on my head at those times.
