Today we had the replacement holiday for Deepavali (which falls on Saturday!) and I heard it falls on a month of ____ (sorry I forgot the name) which occurs only once every 100 years!
and yes, i did nothing today but slack. I decided not to plan anything so that I can have time for myself! It's great and I feel much more refreshed.
I noticed that I am getting a lot of electronic clutter in my room. I have moved back my laptop (which was a tome!) back to JB, so all that is left now is my Desktop, netbook, Ipod Video, Handphone etc. It doesn't look like much but the wires are definitely messing up my place!
Being an IC Designer means that I have a more than average understanding of all these equipment (considering that I am designing a lot of components in these stuff!!!!) and I must say that development in electronics is so fast that you can easily be irrelevant. Which is why it is often difficult for an engineer who changes his career path to come back.
My decision to stay and have a relaxing to-myself day is partly due to my injury. I was running around my area (an excellent and calm area btw, lots of trees and greenery on one side, and development on the other side, a really great contrast), when suddenly I tripped on something. I didn't really fall then, but sort of lost balance and due to the speed at which I was in, I crashed into a metal divider and rebounded onto the pavement. Thus, I have quite painful abrasions on my knees! Ouch!
I guess no more running until it feels less painful. But anyway, this reminded me of a person I met some time ago. Well, he was my canoeing buddy (although I quit after a short while because it was way too time consuming) and apparently, he used to be much fitter than how he is now. Apparently, he said, he injured his leg quite seriously and couldn't exercise for a long long time (a few years) and became less fit).
Monday, 19 October 2009
Sunday, 18 October 2009
Confirmation
It's been slightly more than 3 months since I started working (13th July) and I have officially received my confirmation.
Indeed, this is certainly a milestone in my life (albeit a small one) and it made me think back what I have accomplished and how my goals have changed.
Being an engineer involved in cutting-edge technology is extremely interesting. However, it also means a long training time. Although I was officially productive quite long ago, I cannot say I am a full-fledged design engineer. I think being fully competant in design will take at least 1 year.
I guess I can say that I have accomplished a lot of what I joined this company for. I learnt a lot and yet, the job is not overwhelming.
But then comes the question, should I take a part-time masters or a full-time masters? Or should I not take a masters at all? Do I plan to change my career? I am getting very familiar with how design companies work and wonder whether I should go for a change in career when I find design stale or when I stop learning anymore from it.
I guess part of me is worried about joining a company with a bad working atmosphere given that I am getting comfortable with what must seem to be, a very comfortable working atmosphere.
I guess most people prefer remaining in my comfort zone. I'm like that too, but I find that very often, going out of your comfort zone can be a very rewarding experience. Maybe because I did not step out of my comfort zone enough during my University years, I did not achieve everything which I wanted to during my undergraduate years.
Part of me wants to go back to just finished all that I have not accomplished. Maybe this is an additional reason to take a graduate degree.
Well, I guess I will do that after some time.
Indeed, this is certainly a milestone in my life (albeit a small one) and it made me think back what I have accomplished and how my goals have changed.
Being an engineer involved in cutting-edge technology is extremely interesting. However, it also means a long training time. Although I was officially productive quite long ago, I cannot say I am a full-fledged design engineer. I think being fully competant in design will take at least 1 year.
I guess I can say that I have accomplished a lot of what I joined this company for. I learnt a lot and yet, the job is not overwhelming.
But then comes the question, should I take a part-time masters or a full-time masters? Or should I not take a masters at all? Do I plan to change my career? I am getting very familiar with how design companies work and wonder whether I should go for a change in career when I find design stale or when I stop learning anymore from it.
I guess part of me is worried about joining a company with a bad working atmosphere given that I am getting comfortable with what must seem to be, a very comfortable working atmosphere.
I guess most people prefer remaining in my comfort zone. I'm like that too, but I find that very often, going out of your comfort zone can be a very rewarding experience. Maybe because I did not step out of my comfort zone enough during my University years, I did not achieve everything which I wanted to during my undergraduate years.
Part of me wants to go back to just finished all that I have not accomplished. Maybe this is an additional reason to take a graduate degree.
Well, I guess I will do that after some time.
Monday, 31 August 2009
Working!
I'm working for a mooty company now.
It's quite a fun company. The atmosphere is relaxed and the people plan a lot of activities. Also, the politics is kept to quite a minimum. Currently still in training phase , so work is building up slowly and slowly haha. It's really interesting though. But i think after learning most of it (about 2 yrs i guess), it'll become more boring.
Most people in the company are quite relaxed and happy but I don't know if i'll stay for more than 2 years. :D:D:D
Moo Moo
It's quite a fun company. The atmosphere is relaxed and the people plan a lot of activities. Also, the politics is kept to quite a minimum. Currently still in training phase , so work is building up slowly and slowly haha. It's really interesting though. But i think after learning most of it (about 2 yrs i guess), it'll become more boring.
Most people in the company are quite relaxed and happy but I don't know if i'll stay for more than 2 years. :D:D:D
Moo Moo
Thursday, 15 January 2009
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