update...

whoa, it's almost 3 weeks since the last entry... hmmm, what have i achieved over this period of time? well, practically nothing... i've set myself a limit of 3 months i.e. nov, dec and jan to secure myself a job, otherwise i will start looking abroad for PHD opportunities... however, given the current economic situation, securing even an interview seems to be so difficult...=p

went for one interview earlier today... hmmm, a position labelled as "application and sales engineer"; the interviewer seems sincere enough, and everything went pretty according to plan. despite this, i dont think i will be taking up the job if i were to be offered; first of all, this position dont seem to offer me a viable career path, it seems like i will be forever stuck in a sales position... secondly, the small size of the company does not fit into my desirable first-job-requirements - i wonder if the total manpower of this company even exceeds 15? and lastly, i will probably end up as a so-called "generalist" **as quoted by the interviewer** i.e. will only operate on a superficial level instead of truly understanding each and every product... hahaha... am i too demanding or what? i really feel that my first job has be something interesting, fulfilling and yet, it must be able to tally with my visions for the future, and i seriously dont think that the above-mentioned job will enable me to achieve that...

so, what are my plans? i've received like 3-4 emails regarding the civil sector "still employing despite the downturn" over the last 2 days... and indeed, i've sent out my resume for some of the advertised jobs in the civil sector... it's funny how things often dont turn out the exact same way as one expected... i have NEVER thought of joining the civil sector, but after each passing day, this possibility seems more like a reality... well, no complaints regarding this, let's see how things work out over the next couple of weeks....

oh, one more thing, i've managed to secure a temporary job, for the next 2 months at least...
good: i will get some pocket money while on the lookout for my dream job... **minimizes the nagging that comes from some relatives about not jumping at the opportunities that come my way....**
bad: the workplace is in tuas, and working hours start at 0730... ha~ do your maths, that translates into a lot lesser sleeping hours for me...

lastly, i am available for Xmas! who wants to meet up for dinner?

PS: junxiang, and jiasheng: i will plan for a Xmas get-together ok?
PS: beeyan and gals: i know i know, gathering in dec!!
PS: huisin, huiniang: you ladies too...
PPPPPPS: who else have i missed out?

so, now what?

well, there just isn't too many jobs around these days huh? back from taiwan, and now it's job-hunting season for me... **shit always happens to me... when i left singapore in 2006, jobs were in abundance; and now?** perhaps i should just do what the rest of my EMMS friends are doing - get a PHD, stay on in europe, and remain a student for the next 3 years... arghhh, what should i do?

ps: the thought that i can fly to most places in europe over long weekends is really tempting...=p