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Monday is a public holiday in Singapore, and I suppose to be relaxing in a cafe reading a nice book on economics or psychology. I also plan to catch up on movies, series, and podcast that are piling up, go for some sports, draw, and catch up with friends over this long weekend.

But all is out of the window now. My boss just told me he’d need me to work 3 days over the weekend (up from 2 days I was told earlier). I blame this on the financial crisis. But I guess it’s not as bad as it sounds. Working on weekend tends to be more flexible with less distractions (no traders shorting at each other, and I can ignore all emails and phone calls).  And at least I’m doing something I’ve interest in, although I would prefer a better balance and do/learn something different on weekend.

Since weekend work’s supposed to be voluntary (I don’t get bill in hours or OT pay), I’m determined not to miss this featuring in this year’s animation festival.

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3 responses to “Bleak outlook”

  1. Ferren Avatar
    Ferren

    Thought i should have gone to the hostipal (for the new born baby), but i\’m still here and reading your blog…
    Waiting for colleagues to go together, hopfully not too late to reach you.
     
     * Surprised you could access to hotmail during daytime now! *  
     
    And btw, Don\’t be sad, lots of nice movies to catch up 🙂
     

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  2. PO-YE Avatar
    PO-YE

    If everyday is a holiday, then Sunday will definitely be crying.  Work hard (I know you will) and treat yourself a pleasant reward after that. 
     
    "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so". -Shakespear

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  3. KL Avatar
    KL

    Po Ye – I agree with you. It\’s all psychological. There are people who work 7 days a week, either because they have to or want to, and have no problem coping. People are extremely adaptive. And the feeling of working too long is mostly relative. My work hours are much better than many people I know or have read about. But still, if everyday is a workday, then I\’ll probably be crying ^^. PS: That sentence from Shakespeare is one of my favorite quotes. I think there are lots of truth to it.

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