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Wanted to write this since day 1, but never had the time until now. But guess it’s a good timing as well, to wrap up things that happened this week.
The first feeling I had when I reached here was… nervous. Not sure why. I guess it’s because there are a lot of things that I don’t know and need to find out myself… where is the hotel, how to get there, which prepaid card to use, how much to pay, where to find food etc. To be honest, the feeling is with me now. It’s gonna take some times, especially after everything is settled.
Really didn’t like the first 2 night stay in Hyatt. Despite of the price ($285 per night), the hotel is so old, and serves no breakfast... (starting to miss the roti telur). Street is totally quiet and dark after 8 p.m., so depressing. Fortunately managed to move into Rydges after that. It’s 5 min walk from office (as compared to Hyatt which take 5 min bus + 10 min walk). There are also lots of shops and restaurants around.
Things are very different here. Still trying to get myself used to the environment…:
- Working hour is really about working, no Facebook, no forums, no news. Maybe because I’m their consultant and the project timeline is crazy, but it feels really productive. When I did a lot of stuff and thought it’s already lunch time, it’s only 10:30 a.m.
- People are very clear with the things they want. Scope is well-defined, and you will know what you need to produce...
- 5 o’clock is 5 o’clock, people rarely work after that, cos it’s beer time. Been drinking after work every night.
- Good work life balance though. Leave work around 5, happy hour till around 7, dinner till 8 or 9, walk back to hotel, shower, and it’s still before 10. As compared to K.L., with the jam, you only reach home 7 or 8 pm before dinner and shower.
- Things are slow here, and people are relax, except me. I’m trying very hard to slow myself down, trying very hard to tell myself to relax. Definitely not an easy stuff to do.
Still a lot of things to settle, to open a bank account, to look for an apartment, to plan for my trips here, and a lot of readings for the project…
Just need to tell myself to relax relax and relax… think and plan slowly…
Looking forward for tomorrow. First weekend. Gonna check out Fremantle.
Check out the photo here.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 24 October 2009 00:30 )
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