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Stuck In The Past: Children of the 90s grew up and left the fun behind to find a cruel world waiting for them, I'm definitely one of them.

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    I know, this title is going to trigger most of the parents out there. How am I suppose to know how to treat your child right without having a child my own? Simple, understanding the perspective of your child.



    Not everything is based on past tense, trends are faster than lightning. You can discipline your children the traditional way. You obey and do not talk back to your parents back in the days but children nowadays gets on your nerves just because they understand the definition of defense and their own perspective. It doesn't matter if their wrong or right, understand they are making a choice in defense, circumstances is up to them to handle. Talk it out, not putting fault by correcting them. Let them know the circumstances. If you can't bear seeing them falling, your child is going to fail the rest of their life in this harsh reality.

    Here are some tips I wish to share with you, if you would stop being so ignorant.

    Verbal Abuse
    This is common in Asian country. Parents way of thinking is...this will trigger your child to be a better person. But think again, hearing all this harmful words from someone who is the closest to you is not "It's for your own good". Example such as "useless", this is a very strong word that can change a child's thinking. This tradition has been passing on, it is slowly fading away because a lot of grown up kids experienced it and they didn't want it to happen on their own child. Ignorant parents will find no fault and continue trigger their kids. I repeat, calling your child useless will not make them useful. They need support.

    Comparing
    There is no fault in comparing. Because the world is competitive, kids needs to be train. What I meant is in a healthy way. Children has the most pure and sensitive heart, it is up to you as a parents how are you going to raise them, in such competitive world.

    Dear children,

            There will be kids who are smarter than you, there will be kids who are more unfortunate than you. You may look up at smarter kids but never look down at unfortunate kids. If you're happy with your result, I am happy for you. If you're not, we will try harder.

    Let your kids be curious if they don't study hard, do not remind them. You may play around with them and say "If you're ever wondering what's the purpose of studying, you can ask daddy or mummy anytime." Make them question you, not questioning them when they are at their worst. And the answer is, study allows you to gain more knowledge so you will not get bully in future, because you will then know how to self defense. Most importantly, you will be able to express yourself. NEVER EVER JUMP TO CONCLUSION LIKE, you will earn more money by studying hard. #bullshit

    Use your words wisely
    Instead of "give it to her", you may say "Please offer some of your goods to her".
    Instead of "enough of excuses", you may say "could you please elaborate".

    Its all about the correct way of expressing. If your child fail to express, give them time. Do not pressure them, this is a training. Do not raise your voice (they will hear it very soon from the harsh reality, most important is not from someone who your kids are closest to), though it was unintentionally. Apologies when you're suppose to politely even if you're an adult. Kids has dignity, everyone has it.

    Let them express
    It doesn't matter if it right or wrong. After your child has finished expressing, appreciate and be thankful. For example, "thank you for sharing your thoughts". Keep questioning them without pressure, ask them as if its voicing out from you. No matter how small its matters are, talk it out. Quit saying "you'll find out when you grow up", quit jumping to conclusion. Let them ask more step by step, if you start to feel frustrated. Congratulation, you have just created a barrier that will never be gone.

    Status
    Always update your child on your status no matter how young they are, they will be curious. Let them know in a way they can understand. Turn it into a story, how brave you were defeating a monster during work. How horrible the monster was. It is somehow distressing. As they grow older, they will understand your intention. Tell them your financial, make a secret between you two. "Mummy is out of gold this month, because I gave it to the angels so they could protect you from harm." Make up something that could make your child feel less left out. This is a way of showing love, not hiding anything.

    After reading this, you will be either continue being ignorant or improve yourself. I am not alluding any parents out there neither my parents, it is based on facts. In another way of saying, it leads to tradition culture which you couldn't really control. Thank you for reading once again, I will see you tomorrow.

    PS, I will be heading off to Singapore tomorrow and good news there will be video vloging very soon! Can't wait to share it with you all.


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    Back then when I was 11, I studied so hard on Japanese but it's either I was too dumb I couldn't remember any vocabulary other then か(ka) and あ(a). Instead of memorizing the words I decided to skip and jump into sentences. I have practice book given by my uncle but maybe it wasn't my beginner level that's why I kept forcing myself to read though it was wrong!

    Why didn't I go for Japanese classes? I was learning purely out of curiosity, my parents would kill me because it wasn't cheap at all. I do not watch anime nor anything related to Japanese but their lifestyle. I do question myself a lot why did I even bother to learn sometimes. Korean language wasn't hard as I can speak and write now, but the only problem is I have no one to communicate with that's why its dropping so bad. Yes I self study Korean too, I'm guessing it's going to happen the same thing when I can finally understand Japanese.

    The reason why I wanted to share my learning progress is because I have no directions on learning Japanese except if I pay, duhh. I did some research and learn it free from some youtube videos. And do trust me, do not buy any Japanese book from the bookstore unless you just learn it just because you're going to Japan for a holiday. It never gets any deeper on detail.

    Although I have studied so hard I never knew the existence of Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. Japanese words have no ending, one vocabulary consists of few pronunciation. That is what confusing me. But I still managed to complete Hiragana, my mission for now is to memories it before entering katakana. Where did I learn Hiragana? Click Here

    PS, for the longest time I had taken to study Hiragana...I thought it was over but I was wrong, there were more. I'm hoping Katakana and Kanji will not be that hard.

    I will be updating about my learning process 3 days apart. Wish me luck!
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    I have very dry hair scalp causing it to be much more oily, that is why I couldn't get away from a day without washing my hair though research has proved wash less often every three-four days. I tried my best to not wash it but it just kills me mentally how greasy it is the whole day. So here are my few tips I personally experienced and it was life saving. Because, who like the combination of greasy hair and hair loss just because you didn't wash your hair everyday?




    Of course, if you love your hair. Please choose your hair product wisely.

    Wash your hair less often
    I believe many of us experience itchiness and greasy hair after a day or more without washing your hair. You can't help it to scratch the hell out of it, and all the guilty pleasure of dirt stuck on your nails just makes you go crazy. The reason why am I following all these trick is because I have recently bleached my hair and it is going to damage if I am still being ignorant. Days of attempt I have found ways to prevent itchiness with baby powder, powders that you apply on your body. Some people use dry shampoo but I wouldn't recommend it. Baby powder instantly cures your itchiness and greasy hair because it absorbs the oil. And you will feel refresh most importantly.

    The next step is to apply coconut oil on tail to prevent split ends. DO NOT APPLY all over your hair, this will only cause unnecessary oily roots. Repeat this step once a day, you will have hair growth in no time!

    Shampoo UP, Conditioner DOWN
    The reason why I don't like to get my hair washed in saloon is because they tend to shampoo the end of my hair causing it more dry. What annoys me more is, your tail is already suffering from lack of oil and the hairdresser just..sigh, you know what I mean. ALSO, you can even hear loud scratches on my head repetitively.

    Here are the proper way to wash your hair:

    (If you're not feeling lazy) apply coconut oil and any repair oil as you wish on your lower hair for 30 minutes before you shower. Then, you shampoo your hair scalp gently WITHOUT using your nail, and conditioner on your tail ( The amount of conditioner is depends on how dry is your tail). That is why some of us run out of conditioner so fast. After rinsing it off, do not fully blow dry your hair with heat. When your hair is half dry, apply any of your hair repair oil. Lastly, you may dry it thoroughly or let it dry naturally.

    Tie your hair up often
    During the three to four days, it's going to be suffering if you're not use to it. Apply baby powder on your hair scalp if necessary and coconut oil on your tail and the tie it up as your preference.

    Repeat the followings steps above, you will have smooth ad strong hair in no time!
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    It is almost 5AM. I am dozing off but my tummy is definitely not letting me go. Therefore, I will be sharing a few symptoms and cure of mine that I will go for during my cramps. I would like to make it clear that everything stated below is based on my experience, please do not take it to personal as it might not work on everyone. As for my cramps, the pain is no joke. If only menstrual leave exist in my country. SO, here are the few symptoms that I will encounter a few days before my PMS (Premenstrual syndrome). I am trying my best to not wake my parents up because they wouldn't believe I'm having menstrual pain because I was having insomnia for the pass few days.

    For your information, puberty can start as early as 3 years old according to a news i read online, nope that is not normal. Most girls starts between 10 to 15 years old. I had period when I was 10, it was consider too early for my mom. But what I can remember is, having cramps in school was the most horrible experience I could never forget. For some girls, they are lucky enough to feel painless. Unfortunately not for me, my pain goes up to 4 hours and more.

    To be more in detail, no one is allow to touch me or even trying touch things that I am connected to such as a table I am resting on, do not talk to me because talking needs energy and it hurts, do not try to fan me. Basically, just leave me alone next to a volcano, huge ones.



    Swollen Muscle, it feels strange because how could you have swollen muscle when you knew you didn't worked up much. The pain is everywhere, especially on my back bone and my upper thigh, yes I still feel the pain even during my menstrual pain. Can anyone please explain to me?

    Craving For Food, I am constantly craving for food especially at night. I tried sleeping but I kept on waking up and be like "I don't care, I need food". Because if I don't eat, the pain will only get worst. I am not making up an excuse, this is no joke. Doesn't matter if is before or during menstrual. After consuming such big amount of food, tears of remorse.

    The Pain, the pain comes gradually and it does feel uncomfortable and my emotion does get mess up. It somehow affects me mentally, I don't know how but it's true. Trust me, its hard to control. Only females can understand (sadly). To be honest, it annoys me a lot because I don't like how it affect me either.

    Next, how do I cure my pain. To be exact is how I reduce the pain. There is no such thing as no pain for a person like me that has been going through all these...pain.

    Hot Chocolate, A lot a lot of hot chocolate. My boyfriend used to get my hot chocolate automatically whenever I'm having menstrual pain. But now, due to LDR...I guess I'll need to hide at the warmest corner I could find. Hot mineral water doesn't help, somehow only hot chocolate does.

    Hot Pad, this works for any girls. It depends on hot you can handle. As for me, I will go for boiled water. I use two pad, one on my back and one on my lower tummy. I will lie straight on my bed and let the numb feeling go through my lower body like "Do whatever you want to do, I don't care" until I fall asleep.

    Because it's late night, I only had a cup of coffee. I was too lazy to make two pads.

    Menstrual Pills, normally I will go for the pills straight away if I really couldn't handle the pain but luckily I was having quite healthy meals for the pass few days. The pain was as hurtful as it should be. Sometimes I hope my boyfriend could experience it. It never works for me if I only go for one pill, I always have two pills (DO NOT LEARN). It's because my body needs it, I have no choice.

    Toilet, it's my best friend. I could stay in my toilet for 4 hours, every single time. It saves a lot of my menstrual pad. Along with hot chocolate and my two hot pad, I will never leave my toilet ever again.

    Sweat, I tried to sweat as much as I can. Because that is the only way for me to feel comfortable and helps me to reduce the pain. Please don't ask me why, I wish to know the answer too. As for now, my palm and my forehead is sweating. Pretty sure is a good news for me.

    That's it for now, I think I'm finally feeling sleepy thankfully my cramps are slowly going away. Let's just hope its going to be better tomorrow. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed! Leave me a comment if there is anything you would love to tell me!

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    For the past few months, it has been a roller coaster for me. Moments of joys but tears of sorrow most of the time. Things get harder mentally. Back in the days I used to chant with my mom, and roll printed prayers on papers and place it inside holy statues though I wasn't sure the true meaning behind it. I used to pray quite often when I was a child until puberty hit me I got ignorance and more childish. 

    As for now I am officially 21. According to my Feng Sui I had read last year about my 2017, I was reminded that this year will be the one of the most toughest year I will face. I wasn't denying not accepting it. By the time it reach the mid of 2017, things is went upside down. I quit my first job after numerous nights of deep thoughts, and now here I am getting an offer from Singapore. 

    "What is" getting my way? Before I quit my first job, I wanted to hold on but knowing realistically I wasn't being value how passion I am, it wasn't right. This caught me very tired in and out. 

    Now, I am patiently waiting for my working permit. Negativity has been getting my way. I worried more than I should, jumping to conclusion to quickly. I was so desperate to get out of these zone. But my mind control is stronger than I expected. 

    *I do not want to mention the reason behind all these negativity thoughts because it is not worth to remember nor to be recall* 

    This is why I chant mantra, I beg for help. I know I shouldn't asked for help when needed, I should pray for gratitude. I remember clearly back in the days I pray with my eyes close, I witness bright light though it was pitch black. I feel comfortable and positive, it maybe I was pure. But strangely, my first practice of praying after so long, I burst into tears without any reason. I was holding back my tears as much as I can because my parents were sleeping right next to me. I wanted to pray privately because I didn't want anyone including my family members to know I cried.

    I must admit it has helped me a lot. My insomnia has reduced, my mind is calm. I woke up early surprisingly because I have been waking up 2 to 3 in the afternoon for the pass few weeks. I feel so much energy mentally. The one thing I learn about mantra chanting, try your best not to find excuse to pray for yourself and others. I know humans are selfish when they achieve their happiness but always remember to thank god by praying truthfully no matter what religious you are. I wouldn't say I have experience in mantra chanting because I stopped for so long, I would say I am practicing slowly to regain my power to reach my god. It's never too late to be thankful.


    ॐ मणिपद्मे हुम्  :
    It is very good to recite the mantra Om mani padme hum, but while you are doing it, you should be thinking on its meaning, for the meaning of the six syllables is great and vast …. The first, OM … symbolizes the practitioner’s impure body, speech, and mind; it also symbolizes the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha…. The path is indicated by the next four syllables. MANI, meaning jewel, symbolizes the … altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassionate and loving…. The two syllables, PADME, meaning lotus, symbolize wisdom…. Purity must be achieved by an indivisible unity of method and wisdom, symbolized by the final syllable HUM, which indicates indivisibility…. Thus the six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha….

    — His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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    Shush! I know I'm losing content, I'm working on it. But as for now I would love to share with you my favorite YouTubers, personally I do video blog so make sure to check it out (If you have yet not seen any of my Vlog, it's because I am waiting for my working permit approval so I am able to document my daily lifestyle). My full time job is video editing and so does my passion.

    And Today! I am going to share you my 2 favorite YouTubers, they are one of the reason why I decided to continue doing video blog which does not requires any worry, especially worry free from ANYONE satisfaction. Also, because I have moved to Singapore which makes me more excited to document my lifestyle according to how I like it to be shoot and edit, duhh.

    I am not going to categories them because they are my inspiration that makes me realize  what I really love. Since I have been working, things just went upside down (excuse). And my life is just so fucking booooring, I have no where to explore and show you guys. I always seek for perfection and things just mess up. But hey, not everything needs to be perfect, document my shit and edit it as my favor on the right moment. Post it up share it with my friends and family. PAAAAM, it's a memory!

    Without further or do, let's begin!


    krist & yu // http://www.kristyu.com

    You might find my videos somewhat alike with Krist but I swear I love her so much, credits goes to her! I love the way she talks, her content and her everything! If I am not mistaken, she's a Korean born American? Please correct me if I'm wrong. And holy shyt I just found out she's 19 years old, please tell me you haven't update your website (I'm sorry I fail as a subscriber). You can obviously tell she's an art student from her style of video. One of my reason to get my ass back to video blogging is definitely an indirect support from Krist! Though I am deeply regretful for deleting all of my vlogs I had made few years back. Why...Wonder if I will ever meet Krist, allllllll the way from US. Oh Well, haha.


    Mira's Garden // https://goo.gl/HtUvum

    안녕 我係Mira! Mira is a Hong Kong Chinese who is currently base in Korea as a full time YouTuber. She uploads new video everyday at 10pm (A role model of mine), I decided to post a picture of her following by her channel link attached on its title (It was hard for me to pick the best out of one). She self studied Korean for 3 months and continued in Korea for a few years. Her content is always entertaining, and I would love to be like her one day being able to talk to the camera without worrying if anyone is staring at me. I felt connected with her because I personally self studied Korean (because Korean class is expensive as fuck) and I speak Chinese, Mandarin, English and a bit of Malay. Let's just hope I will meet her one day.

    Of course I have few more favorites but let's just go slow and focus one at a time shall we? No doubt this two wonderful YouTubers has remind me what I truly loves! Thank you for reading. I will see you tomorrow at 8pm.
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    You know sometimes I have this weird thoughts of removing both of my boobs and replace it with all the fats all around my thighs and upper arms. My body would be so perfect! Sorry I think I'm digressing from my topic.

    Yes, I certainly have struggles with my boobs. I have no shame for having big boobs but there are a lot of pain that goes through my everyday basis. The fact that majorities male loves girls with big boobs just questions me, a lot. If there are male reader right now, please share your thoughts. I would definitely love to know.

    I wouldn't say I have humongous boobs because there are a lot more women that are struggling 10 times more. Boobs that could sag like a papaya, its already an issue. If you're wondering what cup I am, D.

    There's advantages and disadvantages of having big boobs. But trust me, the only advantages I can think of is having cleavage. Most of the time I need to cover it up even though I feel confidence (Asians country, what could you expect? Too revealing). Though boobs are ours but it felt like it didn't er didn't own it, we get criticize for revealing it sexually. I mean come one, do you think we did it intentionally?! So we do not have rights to wear singlet that reveals our cleavage? I am not comfortable when there are people staring at my boobs, but what can I do? Hide it and be ashamed of it? Big boobs doesn't make us a slut.

    For people who thinks women with big boobs wears push up bras to make it look bigger, you are wrong. The first thing you should know is big boobs are heavy as fuck and if we don't wear bras that is able to carry its weigh, it will SAG and hurts a lot. I am sure I have never tired showing off my cleavage, I want to be comfortable and not cover myself as if I love sweating so much. It just happens to be there! Yes I am talking about my cleavage.

    Whenever I felt a bit of revealing, I am always hiding. I grab things near me to cover up my breast. This is sad...Because everyone thinks you're trying to be sexually attractive. I am tired of being accused. It is rude saying "Wow, you have big boobs" and stare right in my boobs. Because wearing the most causal outfits will end up looking inappropriate.

    I never liked wearing bras but I have no choice because it sag. I have no choice but to buy bras to support it though it cost a price of a mansion. It is impossible to go bra-less in public, sometimes even at my own house. BECAUSE IT HURTS! Have I ever though of breast reduction? Well I am not embarrass of it, I just wish everyone could chill out and stop staring at it. There are two types of girls, girls who tries their best to reveal but never been notice or girls that loves attention and girls like me.

    I am definitely horrified of getting pregnant. My boobs are big enough already...

    You automatically look sexual in everything you wear. 
    By Elisa

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    In my previous post, I mentioned some of my most hated drivers in Malaysia. And in this post, I will be talking about "How To Deal With Childish Drivers". The rules on road are very simple and easy to understand.



    First of all, if its your fault, please be reasonable and apologies. Do not dear or tremble, this will only portray how scared you are. Avoid being bullied unnecessary. Do what you should do and maybe negotiate or something that works for you. Just make it up so both parties get to settle in peace. Accidents meant to happen unintentionally.

    Unfortunately some drivers love to make a big scenes by yelling, hitting on your car, holding on a threatening weapon and so on. Most of the time, these drivers are on fault. The first thing you need to do is keep calm and keep smiling (Don't show your teeth) no matter what. Because everyone is watching, you might be recorded who know. Attitude is very important no matter you're right or wrong.

    The second step, let him or her finish her talk. Because drivers like this, when they lost their words, all they do is repeat what they say again and again. Make sure the speech has comes to an end, you then begin your statement. A camera capture would be good but if you don't have, the scar on your car can be justify easily who's right who's wrong. Even if you have faulty accused him or her, at least you wasn't raising your voice but just a fault statement.

    The third step, if fault is still not found guilty. Here is the trick.

    Always hold on a cheque book doesn't matter if you're using it or not. Take it out from your bag and ask him or her politely how much do he or she need to repair. Write it down in front of the driver so him or her would shut up. Drivers like this will instantly zip their mouth because money solves everything.

    When everything is settle on spot and the driver leaves "happily". What you should do is get inside your car, call your bank to cancel the cheque and head to the police station to file a report (Make sure you're filing the report before the driver does). No one is harm, your reputation was not harm, insurance is claimed. Happy ending, though a lot of time is wasted.

    Have you been into these kind of accident? Tell me more about it!

    Thank you for reading!
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    With the combination of the most annoying Road and Drivers in Malaysia is the only reason why I hate driving, so much. Swearing can not be avoided throughout your journey on the road. It is totally normal to stuck on the road for hours but yet not something you could easily get used to it (though you tried hypnotizing yourself you already have).

    Here are my personal 2 most hated kinds of road, not sure if it applies to any other country. But these are definitely, every drivers in Malaysia will experience. It's either you're one of them or you're on my team.


    Potholes, if I could bet 1$ on every pothole you can find at ANYWHERE. I will become a millionaire in no time. I'm not sure what kind of mud they use to retouch, but it is obviously useless. Potholes are as stubborn, it's always there. If only our road are as perfect as any other country I have been to.



    Construction, it is everywhere. It is few meters away from me. It is few meters away from my working place, there is no ending. I have graduated from high school, got my diploma certificate, resigned from my first job. IT IS STILL THERE! Doesn't matter how big or small the construction is. Building or road construction progress are just the same. Does it affect me? From 3/2 lane road becomes 1 lane. This is disturbing, very.

    Let's move on!

    Malaysian driver, majorities drives me crazy. There are just too much to talk about...But I'm only going to bring up a few.

    Mutual courtesy, not. If anyone turns on their car signal, please show some courtesy. Don't rush to press down the accelerator worrying he or she is "getting your way". You should be thankful he or she turned on the car signal.

    Because until today, some drivers does not know the existence of signals. Or maybe they have problem reaching out to their signals. Drivers like this tend to turn left and right whenever they want. And drivers like us could not help it but to swear and yell in the car. If you do not have the intention of using the signal, maybe you could be more careful? like drive slower...? NO There is no such things for drives who don't use signal.

    What happens when accidents occurs? I call them "The Fighter". When it's obviously their fault, they will just get down their car with a baseball stick (anything that can threaten you) and starts yelling making sure you are afraid of putting faults on him or her. Drivers like these are seen everywhere, cross finger you will not meet them.

    When unnecessary accident happens, please note that heavy traffic are not caused by it. It is caused by the "investigator". Investigators tend to slow down just so they can stare at the accidents. Or even worst, parked right beside the road so the traffic could get anymore worst and get down to take a look. So, never blame the accidents, they never wanted it to happen. it's all about the investigator.

    Based on my college mate true events, one day she in the middle of traffic heading back home. She noticed an ambulance on duty opposite of her lane trying to get through. There were no cars moving aside, especially the emergency lane were illegally used. The ambulance was not given a chance to move at all. When she got back home, she then found out her grandfather is in the ambulance needs to be send to the hospital urgently. Please, Do not use the emergency lane no matter what though drivers like this never listen.

    Pretty much sums up all my "favorite drivers" of all time! If you want to know a few ways to deal with fighters. I will be talking about it on my upcoming post tomorrow on 8pm. Thanks for reading!

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    If you had read my previous post, you should able to understand why advise is needed right before your first day of work, you can ask anyone that has experience some advise, especially your first job. Not just some part time job, I meant full time. Where you need to face your bosses, colleagues permanently. Sometimes, you know its hard to be a decent human being...you know what I mean?

    I have few points to share with you if you're about to give your first job an good impression. Though I have not enough experience on working full time as my past were all freelancing. But I definitely gone through my first job experience that I hope it could help you cope with it so you can (work) rest of your time.

    DO NOT LIE in your Resume/Portfolio,

    It's good to lie within your strength. If your planning to lie more than what you should, you should able to predict the consequences you may face just to get the job you desire. Mention just one or two (max) about your strength, because the more you stated, by the time, you will be multitasking job roles, not just project(s).

    You will then realize you could have earned more, get it?

    DO NOT be passionate,

    That was my first mistake I had made. I got blamed for spoiling the market and yes everyone is suffering now just because of my passionate mistake. Passionate can be good and bad. It can bring bad times to other people. I would suggest you could keep your passionate will to your own personal stuff.

    Avoid saying "Yes" too much just because you want to leave a good impression. Know how heavy is your current project(s). Always set a deadline depending on how much time you need to complete a task with reasonable reason.

    Of course, if your company values you, respect you, award you for being passionate. There is no harm. But what can I say, just play safe because everyone is depending salary to survive.

    DO NOT be socially active,

    Of course you can be socially active, what I meant is there are always a line between just the right amount and over the line. You don't want your colleagues thinking you're trying too hard don't you. You can lend a helping hand, you can be friendly. But don't forget there are always colleagues that will take it another way round. Keep it low and smooth.

    DO NOT tell your secret,

    Ever seen a group of office wear colleagues sits in a group and whisper? No? You will soon. Why did I mentioned office wear, because never judge a book by its cover.

    THERE ARE NO SECRET IN OFFICE, there are a lot of "faces" you need to take months to find out which one is real and fake. You might just have leaked or share one of your biggest secret to a someone you wish you have never told. If you want to know quicker, resign is the way to expose them. You will be god damn shock!

    DO NOT work more than your agreement ,

    If you ever made that ONE STEP, agreeing to do more than what you should do. Trust me, there will be more, and more. There will be no ending for you. When you have enough and decided to end it, you will be listed as "Lazy".

    For example, have you ever encounter problems like you're the one who does all the assignments in your team during college? It is worst than that 100 times more.

    DO NOT brag about yourself,

    Fortunately I never brag about myself, I have experienced colleagues that brags about themselves as soon as they join in. First of all, this will ruin your impression. Second of all, there is no need to brag if action will be taken in your project. Instead of bragging, you can go for "actions speaks louder than words"

    DO NOT join in the toxic conversation,

    Remember I had mentioned about not telling any, ANY of your colleagues about your secret? There are toxic conversation in every company, it depends how bad it could be. If you're out of the circle, I am very proud of you. If you're in, please I beg you do not create your own plot twist, just because that excites everyone.

    If you're ever force to be in a group of toxic colleagues, stay silent. Don't give opinions or suggestions. Whoever starts up the talk may not have the 100% fact.

    DO NOT let your boss control you more than he or she should,

    Just because of few compliments, still! You should not let your boss control you more than he or she should. You know some boss they verbally bullies you and ended with I see potential in you, I believe you can do it bla bla bla. Ok sorry what am I saying...

    When your boss asked "Are you able to...". Do not reply instantly, you can say 'Let me get back to you in a minute"  That's when you THINK, can you? Will it effect your current project? Because a lot of times you will encounter last minute changes and it's totally normal.

    Everything comes with a reason. You do not just do it just because you want.

    KEEP you personal life and working life separated,

    Separating public from private interests is a MUST. You'll only see professionals or in dramas how best friend can work together in a company. There are always conflicts, problems, betray, two faces around. Let's just admit, when things involves with getting promote and salary increases or whatsoever, human are always human and there is nothing wrong.

    NEVER TELL ANYONE how much you're earning,

    The amount of money you earn is the amount of hard work you put in. Unfortunately, some colleagues doesn't seems to understand. I learned a way to stop them from asking you about your salary, is to ask them back. "Tell me yours and I'll tell you mine" And most of them will just keep quite.

    To simplify all my 10 advises for you, just avoid as much drama as you can. You're just trying to earn some money. I mean...If you enjoy drama, suits yourself.

    Thank you for reading! Drop me a comment on how was your first job experience, maybe?

    On my next post for tomorrow at 8pm, I will be talking about my most hated road and drivers of all time in Malaysia. Hopefully you will be on my side!
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    Let's just say because you're too curious of my last reason why I left. Just trying to save the best for last.

    *Drum roll*

    I am thinking very hard on how do I put all my thoughts into one simple title, screw this.

    Attitude,




    The first few month of my work, I was very happy and passionate. I wasn't just working for the sake of pleasing anyone. I volunteered to work hours early just so I could put more effort on it, I didn't mind OT even though I was not paid for it. Did I mentioned I was the only person in charge of jobs that requires few brains and hand? Because I enjoyed it so much I gave too much that my boss got greedy.

    As some of you do not know, I am a video editor. I edit varieties of video. I am proud to say my editing speed is at my advantage (I am not showing off, hard work pays off). You will know in a few second what triggers me to quit.

    I do news and media coverage, collaborations, variety programs in my company. Because of my passion and orders from my boss to do things fast and sharp, I followed. And, things got over the board where I am ordered to edit 3 videos a day (News, Entertainment, Collaborations). Not to mention there is always last minute project threw right in front of you and you have to leave the other work behind.

    After a few months later, a new video editor came in.

    When boss got interest in variety programs. I was told to edit a 13 minute video within a days including graphic designs(obviously that's for graphic designer job but they did not hire one), subtitle, banners, and many more you could think of in a program.

    Here's some fact, crews that are in charge of shooting has zero experience in shooting variety show which makes my job 100 times harder. But you can't blame them, they were indirectly forced to follow orders.

    I was given an offline of 20 minute footage which I am suppose to edit into 13 minute. Not to mention the time I got the offline was 4pm (I remembered crystal clear). And I was told to finish the task by 6pm. I laughed with tears. Within 2 hours, I was expected to complete subtitle, graphic design, sound effect, color grading, smoothness, etc.

    "It is impossible to finish" I told my boss.
    He gave me the most disturbing expression I could every get from a co-founder standard.
    "You have no choice to work on it from now until tomorrow, maybe afternoon" he said.

    That is the right moment I knew I wasn't value, I am not supposed to be treated this way. It is no use to argue. The only way is quit, and that is when I started to find job in Singapore. You could say I have experienced the worst here.

    The next day, I defended myself to one of the producer (hoping he could save me), I said "I am more than happy to learn graphic design, but in given such limited time (less than 24 hours), you expect me to be a graphic designer.  Don't you think that's too much. I am just a video editor" And what I got in replied made me want to pack and leave.

    "If you don't know how, learn. Otherwise, you just don't have the heart to work.You just have no choice" said producer.

    All I can say is, the quality of a video is depends on reasonable time given, and also how you treat your worker. It's funny how when you're boss tells you how easy video editing is. By the way, I got humiliate in front of the whole company where my boss said " Rachel is lazy, prove me I'm wrong".  SAY WHAAAAAAAT?

    To simplified it, I was not valued. I'm sorry I volunteered myself to work more hours than I am suppose, I'm sorry I was too passionate.

    I was actually waiting for the right moment to quit. Until, my one and only video editor quit out of the blue. Because he is still under probation whereby I am not. He only need to give one week notice. That's it, I quit too. PS, I need to give one month notice.

    Few days later, new video editors slowly joins in. I speak no words because too hard to put everything into words. Some of them knew something fishy is going on, some blamed me for spoiling the market. I do admit I was too passionate (which is a bad thing apparently). Because I did not expect that is how I was being treated at the end.

    I understand that in media world, everything needs to be fast and sharp. But if my passion wasn't value and respect, that's it.

    Everything I had written here, It's just my way of expressing (regretting my decision). I have no intend of hating anyone. Which will lead you to my next post, hope you enjoy ready and see you tomorrow at 8pm!
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    Glad you came back! If you're new, welcome! In my previous post (first post) I mentioned about my first reason of why I quit my first job whereby I have 3 solid reason. So here's my second reason.

    Working In Singapore,




    That was my main purpose once I graduated, what can I say? The world is too competitive, didn't get a job (obviously). After working locally, The last solid reason leads me urging to get a job in Singapore will be answered on my next upcoming post. You could say I was stubborn and strongly believe in myself that I am more than just working my butt off. There were ups and down, weep throughout most of my nights waiting for emails. I screamed through video calls, my boyfriend even got fed up. When I mentioned how tough I was going through, 90% of my friends and family would say "did you try applying the other companies?" 

    And I have to answer it calmly "Yes, I have applied the whole Singapore"

    I waited for almost 25 companies' email for a month. I started to doubt my strength, gradually falling apart. Until one day, some strange feeling just got right into me. I got back straight from work and went online and search for job, I then found a job I was like, THIS IS IT! It's something I am positive I am suitable for the job. The next day, the company replied me with a given assignment in order to go for the second round interview in Singapore. I completed on time, no emails returned for another month. I got so depressed and as I decided to give up and accept my fate. 

    I got an email! Not to mention almost nearly another month I waited. Asking when will I be available for an interview in Singapore. Made it to Singapore second round, prepared all my questions and answers. I never studied so hard in my life! 

    As I was on the way walking towards the company, I still couldn't believe I'm here. I almost tear up in joy, of course I didn't want to ruin my make up .I hold back as much as I can. There goes 3 hours of interview with 6 different interviewer, and few of them are from United States. It's also my first time being interviewed from interviewer from US. Not to mentioned, the interview was not held together with 6 of them. Each of the interviewer has 30 minutes sections separately with me. This is also my first time going for an interview without any paperwork. Most importantly, they did not ask the most frequent question, Why did you quit your job. That was my main concern and prepared this answer the longest time. They did not ask my grades, and instead of asking me how long have you been working. They asked "how long have you been doing this?" This is the most comfortable question I ever heard throughout my experience in interview. 
    When the interview comes to an end. I walked out the building, I looked upon the sky (Yes, you can picture it). And said "The rest is on God's hand". 

    Walked back and rest for a bit before heading off to meet my boyfriend to end the night. Did I get the job? Soon you will find out! thank you for reading!

    Now, let's get serious about the last reason why I quit. Or you could say the most sensitive question for me with harsh answer for tomorrow post at 8pm.
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    I wonder why would I be so harsh on my first post, Oh well. I'm going to skip the long first paragraph intro. If you're ever wondering which company was it, feel free to drop me a comment.

    Was it a tough decision? No 
    Was it plan? No

    I have worked with them for nearly 10 months. To be exact on my matter, I have 3 solid reason. Yes, I am leaving the most sensitive reason at the end. Let's start with the first two most reasonable...reason?  

    The Transportation,
    I am not sure how far any of you would go for to work. But as for me, My work starts at 10 in the morning and I have to leave my house 6 in the morning to avoid standstill traffics. I have tired leaving at 7am, sometimes I woke up late I leave at 8am but no joke I am always stuck in the traffic for 2 hours. Coming back home has no doubt that it also took me 2 hours. And, that sums up 4 hours in total of my daily routine stucking in traffic. Pretty sure that's not what I want after I'd spend almost...

    4 hours traffic per day (sometimes 3 hour and a half) x 20 days (working day) x 10 month = 800 hours / 33.3 days

    I almost wasted a month inside my car yelling. Why didn't I rent a room? this could lead to another post if you're interested knowing, just leave me a comment. 

    This wraps up my first reason why I decided to quit my job. Still curious? Hop on my next post tomorrow at 8pm. 

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