1 new door opened, 2 doors closed

1 big new door opened, 2 doors closed. Two days after I conveyed my decision to transfer, my big big boss summoned me to see her. Have been prep by my boss about this. But nobody anticipated the option she put forth to me in order to "retain" me... Well, she wanted me to stay on in my current dept, but join another section to assist the manager. Better career advancement opportunity. Hmmm, spoke to the manager thereafter and he had no slightest idea about this. Gotta give my decision on Mon.

Initially, making the decision would have been a big headache, except that today, I was informed officially that my transfer application is unsuccessful. Not sure what went on between the bosses. My suspicion is that this side is unwilling to release me. Whatever the reason, I was quite upset for a while today. It seems that I have no other option if I stay on in this organisation... Then I remembered that I had distinctly prayed for God to make the decision making so clear that I need not doubt. Answered prayer?

Well, I will find out from my ex-colleague about the job offer from Australia and consider it carefully this weekend.

Opportunities come knocking

Its funny how opportunities seem to come together all at once. For the last 4 years in my organisation, new opportunities were scarce and I dutifully took on whatever was placed my way. Now that I have the intention to move on and do something different, I am presented with 2 promising options for internal transfer. As if these are not enough, I received an email today from an ex-colleague inviting me to join her company in Australia! Definitely a rare chance to come by!! The effect of networking... My other ex-colleague had apparently mentioned my name to her before. Of course the offer sounds exciting, but there are so many factors to consider. Although this is a rare opportunity, I feel that I am only beginning to feel my way around in my current organisation and it'll be a pity to drop everything here. Other factors would of course be the adjustment, the loved ones left behind... I would think that the timing is not suitable. Nevertheless, am bringing this matter prayerfully before God for a clear decision.

Actually regarding the 2 options for internal transfer, I have already conveyed my decision on which one to take on. Like what Jache mentioned, its actually quite flattering to have 2 depts wanting you to join them. But then, to decide on which to join is actually very tough. Each has its own merits, so overall, there is no clear winner. And knowing me, I can be very indecisive and easily swayed. I took several days to consider and pray about this. Immediately after conveying my decision, I had to grapple with the "anguish" of having shut the door on the other option. Sigh, I would like to have the best of both worlds, and not offend anyone with my decision. Of course, this is not possible.

Over the past weeks of pondering, I thank God that He has been with me, assuring me constantly with many verses. "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain..." , "I lift my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.", "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight."

Exciting days ahead, with the changes and handing over of duties, but definitely something that I have been looking forward to.

Eventful Week

Phew!! The past 2 weeks have been quite madness. Building up to the big launch and managing the customers upon launch. It was nothing short of chaotic. I must salute some of the project team members, cos they stayed till very late each night, trying to rectify problems before the next work day. Everyone involved put in so much, so much to handle every situation as best as possible.

Thank God that my business process was able to handle most transactions normally. Our crowd is not as big as the other processes. Hence, our customers did not have to wait as long, so that is something positive. Nevertheless, there are big issues to be plugged, and we're working with the relevant people and vendor to make the changes asap. Each workday begins at 8am and does not end till 8pm. After that, there is debrief meeting or testing to be done. The big bosses also meet every evening to manage the situation.

For the past week, I was standing with my counter staff the entire day, as they familiarise with the system. Also had to troubleshoot any problem that arises on the spot. So mentally and physically draining. I was counting down to the weekend, to take a much needed break. Finally took a break at 3pm yesterday after the day's operation ceased. Went home directly and stoned. Glad for the rest last night. Gotta charge up for another crazy week ahead.

Was rather frustrated at the lack of support from my own bosses. I mean, this is such a Big thing, yet they are not as involved as they should be. They left the entire operations to me and the staff to handle. Angry. Well, I finally responded to an internal career transfer after prayer and deliberation. Kind of like the new job scope though I did not have high hopes as my qualifications didn't exactly match. Pleasantly surprised that the boss of the recruiting dept called me up for a chat. Went for it, in the midst of my busyness last week, and I was late because I was held up at my counter. Was super stressed. Thank God I managed to get hold of the HP no. of 1 interviewer and apologised profusely that I would be late. The interview was alright I guess. Was very comfortable throughout. Not sure if I impressed them enough though. Anyway was given an assignment to write an essay on a given topic. So, this added on to the list of things to accomplish. I worked on it on Thu night till 2 am, and submitted it the next morning. So another thing off my chest. Thereafter, got an email reply from 1 of the the interviewer that seemed quite positive. :) Gotta commit this to God as I really like to move on to this dept. My current dept must be agreeable to release me.

Oh, then on Thu, I was rostered, together with 13 other officers, to have lunch with our chief. Again, not a good timing cos of the counter operations. My phone vibrated often through the lunch as many people were trying to reach me regarding various matters. Oh well, had to discreetly sms my replies... Other than that, I would say that the lunch session was good. Hardly have the opportunity to come up close to chief. Got to hear his views and plans for the org. We were also supposed to talk spontaneously, else we would be arrowed to talk. Ok lah, he was very approachable and friendly, so I felt comfortable enough to speak. :) Also found out that he is a believer. PTL!

So these summed up my work week. Quite eventful I would say.