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‘PLEASE BE PUNCTUAL'. It’s written in CAPS LOCK and in BOLD. The moment I saw that phrase, I was challenged. Right away, I told myself that I’d do it better this time. I must be prepared. I started having some mental notes on ‘Things to do’.


1. Be prepared – I tend not to take things for granted this time… semi-checked

2. Look smart – I pressed the Shirt a night before. Matched it with a tie borrowed from a friend (I chose for him when he bought it). Those that I have a bit boring……checked

3. Get to know who they are and what they have for u……..I read thru the jobs specs sent to me. Went to the net to get better ideas of the company …………checked

4. Money matters .Started to think on How much I should I ask for. Was a bit contemplating ………….semi-checked

5. Spread the words. Called one of my ex-colleagues who is currently working there. He knew the HR manager. He will drop one or 2 sweet words for me………checked

6. Proof –They requested for some photocopies of certs, ic , photos etc. Was a bit pissed off. Why would I need to prepare those docs for them when it’s not even certain that they gonna like me. Should I let them have those docs. Since I told myself that I was gonna do it better this time. No choice, I’ve got to get those ready…….in the end after running here and there - checked.

It’s the day. I was already late and yet I was still struggling with the printer. I should have printed it out yesterday. The rest managed to print from their PCs but I couldn’t. I could have emailed them a copy and asked them to print it out for me but then they would know what I was up to. It’s finally working again!!! I was thrilled. 5 pages of somewhat exaggerated history were printed. I rushed home and changed. I quickly rang her. I told her that I would possiblly be late due to Friday prayers (Forgive me GOD, but you know I’m always grateful to you).

5 minutes passed the scheduled time when I was walking in with my umbrella. I got a bit lost. Greeted by a pregnant receptionist who gave me a cynical smile. I was asked to fill out a form. No more hesitation on the figure. I’ve decided that if I were to make some changes, I might as well make it ‘Impactful’. I asked for what I think I’m worth for now.

15 mins passed and I was told that the HR Manger was dragged into an urgent discussion. I went out from the waiting room.

“Is there anyone coming?”

The receptionist made another call. Finally, the HR secretary came. I was already hiding my 'fury’ .She gathered all the documents and then went out to call the hiring manager.

Another 15 mins passed. It struck me 'Please be punctual'. I stormed out again.

“I didn’t mean to be rude but this is taking way too long”

She ran in. Finally, he turned up and apologized. I was already not in a mood. I made things short and quick. He knew I already lost interest. It lasted 20 minutes. Too much effort but too little ‘View’………………..