Work Is....

something I do not look forward to recently.

Do I like my job? Yes, sometimes. Do I like my working environment? No, not exactly. Met some nice colleagues @ work plus am working together with 2 colleagues previously from the same company. This does make work a little more interesting.

Fire fighting. We have been doing that since the day I joined 27 months ago. Yes, processes were put in place along the way. But the nature of work that we are dealing with never really changed. It was mostly reactive, though we tried doing otherwise. Not forgetting having to "fight" against the not so favourable impression colleagues from other departments had of us. The expectation was that we as HR, should be building bonds and rapport with them. And honestly, we really can do more to improve that area. Unfortunately, we never really got down to doing it. Was it due to the overall orientation of the department objectives?

At times when things are rushed, I find myself rushing to get ahead of time. It is alright in a while, but having it done too often makes me wonder. Plus, am not young anymore. Physically, I feel unwell when rushing for datelines. This is rather scary. I find it hard to cool down and take some deep breaths at times.

Nearly wanted to throw in the towel. As I thought of my 2 colleagues (previously from the same company) and how stretched they are too (even more than me at times), I really took a step back. Also financial abundance is something that is keeping me going in the job now. Have to put aside funds for many things related to setting up home with Dearie :)

I wish I can take some leave to catch up on sleep debt as well!