Casual job

Last year, at the end of 2012, i got a job as a cleaner. Actually, it was my senior's previous job..but since she graduated last December..i took over the job. This job came perfectly just in time i need it the most. It's Christmas time, and I planned to do some Christmas shopping for myself. And thank God, I don't have to use my savings for that. I could use my pay to shop for the things I wanted to buy. I actually planned to buy some clothings, but I ended up buying more. Which then, at the end, I concluded myself, I need to plan carefully what I was actually spending my money for. But fair enough, I didn't use all my pay for clothes. I bought a few books at Book Boys and I really enjoy the roller-coaster experience. 

When, I first got this job, the first thing comes to my mind is, whether I am able to do the job or not. Whether I am capable enough to meet the standard of my bos. That is my biggest concern because I haven't got any experience cleaning other people's houses except my own house! But as soon as I started the job, I gradually feel comfortable with the task and now I think I began to get used to it. At first, it is difficult to decide which one to do first. Since the contract is 3hours of cleaning, I had to decide how long I should spare for one task. Firstly, what I did is, dusting all over the house, and then vacuuming, and finally mopping which usually ends with cleaning the toilet. It was difficult to finish it within 3hours, but now.. It gets so much easier. Besides, its just once in a week every Saturday! =)

The second job I got early this year is cleaning as well. But this one is just for temporary because I just took over my friend's job while she goes back to Malaysia. I know it is going to be a long journey going over there, but knowing that it'll just add up my experience and plus i got paid for it..I guess its worth it.

The most important reason why I gladly took these jobs is because, I want to add up my savings so that I could bring over my parents here for my graduation. But seeing my financial plan this year, it seems like it would be impossible to meet two of my biggest aim in money matters, my graduation and my personal savings. But then again, I was reminded that, money is not the most important things I should be focusing on this year. I had my studies and my ministry as well. So, since these are more important than money matters, I know that, I should prioritize my study as well as my well being. It is difficult when materials attention comes into your life. But I prayed to God, so that I will not be blinded by them.

What I hope when I got this job is, it would boost my confidence when it comes to talk with people who are superior than me. To prepare myself when I start working under people's instruction. To be able to understand what they wanted me to do, and to be able to deliver the task with my own initiative. Although I hope for more challenging experience, I guess, this is a stepping stone for me to try it first. Oh, God knows me so well. 

So far, I enjoy doing the job. Although sometime I feel that my boss is so kind, she makes me feel guilty for refusing her offer 1. to drink water or eat something, 2. to pick me up from the city. I feel bad because I had to lie that my friend will drop me off at their house. It was not the truth, but since I am working at their place, I just don't want to put burden on them. As much as I appreciate their kindness, I feel bad because I know they were so sincere. I realised that, I am someone who don't want to be burden to others, and because of that, sometime I feel afraid of accepting kindness from others. I guess, I should learn how to receive more instead of giving all the time. 

Above all, I'm thankful for everything. I thank God for the job, for the new experience, and most of all, I've been healthy and strong to be able to do the job. Soon, I'm going to start my summer school. Although I will get busy with study, I hope, I could manage my time, and balance between working and studying. Amen. :)

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