Diary of a Working Student

This year's about to end soon!

I can't wait. This means that I'm going to get paid VERY soon, and I can stop working at the firm.

One thing about working there: I think the lawyers are really snobbish. Why do they think that because they are well-educated they can look down on others? Is this what education does ultimately?

The definition of a lawyer: Pretentious snob.

I'm tired of working in the firm now.

And it's only been a week.

Mental note to self: Start saving so that next year I won't have to work in December!

It's so tiring doing despatch and walking around the city area to get from one company to another. My other colleagues don't seem to understand how tiring it is. Just because I'm young doesn't mean I'm a working machine.

So I've found a job.. at the previous firm I worked with before starting college.

So much for not wanting to go back there.

It's really tough searching for a job when you've only got 1 month to spare. Everyone wants at least 2 months. My friends have told me not to tell them I can only work for 1 month, but I think that'd be rather dishonest. Besides, the conversation usually steers to that topic:

Interviewer: How old are you?

Me: 19

I: Oh, junior college waiting for A Level results?

Me: No, actually I'm in my first year university.

I: So you're having holidays now?

Me: Yes

I: Till when?

Me: I start school in January..

See, lying ain't gonna work.

On the bright side, at least I am familiar with the work environment I am in now. Familiar with most procedures. Familiar enough not to have to go through the whole routine of getting acquainted with your new colleagues.

When it comes to work, I'm serious. I'm dubious when I come across ads that say: FUN ENVIRONMENT. I can't work if it's a "fun environment." I'm really anti-social. I hate making friends in a new environment. Therefore, I work best if I'm left alone to my own devices. I'll seek help if I need it, if not leave me alone. We don't have to become best friends just because I'm working with you. You don't have to try hard to be nice because it doesn't matter to me. I'm here to work. If I want to play, I have my own friends. If you want to have lunch with me, fine. We will stick to safe topics like how's my school, how long have you been in this line, etc. No personal questions, please.

I'll likely grow up to become those corporate bitches who are only intent on climbing the corporate ladder through unscrupulous means. Maybe. Though I feel that if I work hard, I should deserve the promotion. No back-stabbing, of course. I don't believe in those. I believe in hard work and determination. As well as the right moment. And taking all opportunities that come my way. If you're more interested in seeing the office as a social place, then don't resent me if I'm promoted faster than you. I'm willing to sacrifice social time and work as long as possible on week days. If you're not, then that's your problem.

With my work attitude, I hope that I won't be hated when I finally emerge in the working life for real. I'm truly apprehensive.

For now, I'll just immerse myself in work and look forward to the paycheck at the end.

I'll be giving tuition soon too. Can't wait.

MONEY