Pressure Keeps Building

Aiii......

Going to work is no longer as pleasant as it used to be. I suspect the honeymoon period is over, and its time to do some real work.

Well, I've had it really good at work so far, after finally escaping the boring old job at the Chinese sausage factory. When I first got my current job, it was considered a godsend. The work wasn't too tough, the pay was alright and best of all, I was appreciated for my work. That was a year and a half ago. As you all would have read from my last entry, I recently got promoted amid somewhat controversial circumstances. Now it has gotten worse. With my work, we perform very well as a team together, and sometimes I think that sets us up for our downfall as well. I have been very reliant on my workmates for their knowledge and had been cruising along pretty well. Don't get me wrong, I am not a lazy bastard, but I never felt the urgency to learn 2 million things at one go.

Now everything has changed. There has been some internal conflict and the other 2 team members are now looking for other jobs. Which would leave me alone to handle ALL the projects should they manage to secure other jobs and leave in a month. And I am a junior!!! Of course the management would not expect me to take on 3 persons' responsibilities, but that may be the way it has to be when there is no one else to assign the jobs to. Had a chat with the senior today and he assured me to keep on doing what I am doing, as I am doing it the best I can. Maybe I am worrying too much, but who wouldn't in a situation like this?

My mood goes up and down, up in the morning before I get to work, down when at work, and up again when I leave work....not the best way to live your life isn't it?

Then again, I think because I'm a Taurean, I worry too much! Life is all about perspective. I am living a great life here and have a fantastic partner (who I can offload my pressures to). I have to stay positive, as the job pays well. I can safely say my life is easier and better than

1. when I was in the army.
2. a soldier waking up in Iraq.
3. a single father who is out of work and has 2 kids to support.
4. a nurse who has to witness suffering around him all the time

and the list goes on.....

So why am I complaining........

Anyway, to happier things, last weekend I went out to David's place for a visit. The highlight was the archery lesson we signed for. I thought I was good, but David turned out to be the Robin Hood among the thieves.

We had a kebab lunch at Lidcombe before and then went to Ikea, where I spent the money I earned suffering at work (about $100). Bought a brand new clock which I love immensely. For dinner, we got takeaway from Eastwood, which admittedly has the best Chinese BBQ shop in Sydney (and cheap too!). I stayed over for a quiet night at their place which they just bought. The place was nice and very desperate housewifey....new, clean and very uniform.

Thanks again for your hospitality, guys.