What have I done this time??
Early on a Monday morning, my VP asked me to a room for a talk. I was wondering what was it that she would like to talk to me about... To my surprise, she asked if I would be interested to work in Taiwan for a period of about 1 month or more.
As I wasn't ready for such a question to be posted, I was taken aback for a moment. Being the not-so-confident me and not being bold enough, many things started coming to my mind. I was worried about stuff like how my mother will object if I were to tell or ask her for her approval for me to go there alone. And yes, travelling and staying there alone was my other concern.
Unfortunately, my VP needed an answer from me within the same day after she asked me the question... Wishing that I had more time or at least 1 day to consider, I was reluctant to give up the opportunity. But on the other hand, I could imagine my mom's reaction in my mind and also did not want to waste my boss' time so she could use the time to approach someone else... I reluctantly turned down her offer... making me feeling moody and regretting my decision for the rest of the day and even till now.
What makes me felt worst was that I realized I was the only one whom she approached in my department bcoz none of my other colleagues know about it... not even my own unit head! In fact, deep inside, I felt happy and really glad that my VP had me in mind for this posting. It feels like money dropping from the sky!! Hahahahaa!! Despite being the lucky one to be chosen yet I destroyed the golden chance myself!
Stupid right?? I wasted a chance to gain the exposure. Sigh...
Today I approached my VP again, just feeling curious to know if they still needed more staff to be posted to Taiwan. She told me that they have chosen only 4 persons instead of the initial intention of 6 persons, but all 4 of them are guys! So she said unless I don't mind, she might still be able to make arrangements to see if they still need people though she knew that I would prefer a female companion. Anyway bcoz all of them are guys, I decided not to trouble her as I think I will be super bored even if I were to go there. Furthermore, 2 persons will be sharing a hotel room. So... being the only gal will make me the odd one out! But one thing good is that they are allowed to fly back to Singapore once every two weeks! Good huh!!!
Although I have wasted this chance this time, I am happy that I let her know today that I would still be in interested to go if any future opportunity arises! =)
Early on a Monday morning, my VP asked me to a room for a talk. I was wondering what was it that she would like to talk to me about... To my surprise, she asked if I would be interested to work in Taiwan for a period of about 1 month or more.
As I wasn't ready for such a question to be posted, I was taken aback for a moment. Being the not-so-confident me and not being bold enough, many things started coming to my mind. I was worried about stuff like how my mother will object if I were to tell or ask her for her approval for me to go there alone. And yes, travelling and staying there alone was my other concern.
Unfortunately, my VP needed an answer from me within the same day after she asked me the question... Wishing that I had more time or at least 1 day to consider, I was reluctant to give up the opportunity. But on the other hand, I could imagine my mom's reaction in my mind and also did not want to waste my boss' time so she could use the time to approach someone else... I reluctantly turned down her offer... making me feeling moody and regretting my decision for the rest of the day and even till now.
What makes me felt worst was that I realized I was the only one whom she approached in my department bcoz none of my other colleagues know about it... not even my own unit head! In fact, deep inside, I felt happy and really glad that my VP had me in mind for this posting. It feels like money dropping from the sky!! Hahahahaa!! Despite being the lucky one to be chosen yet I destroyed the golden chance myself!
Stupid right?? I wasted a chance to gain the exposure. Sigh...
Today I approached my VP again, just feeling curious to know if they still needed more staff to be posted to Taiwan. She told me that they have chosen only 4 persons instead of the initial intention of 6 persons, but all 4 of them are guys! So she said unless I don't mind, she might still be able to make arrangements to see if they still need people though she knew that I would prefer a female companion. Anyway bcoz all of them are guys, I decided not to trouble her as I think I will be super bored even if I were to go there. Furthermore, 2 persons will be sharing a hotel room. So... being the only gal will make me the odd one out! But one thing good is that they are allowed to fly back to Singapore once every two weeks! Good huh!!!
Although I have wasted this chance this time, I am happy that I let her know today that I would still be in interested to go if any future opportunity arises! =)
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