Got this for a farewell gift from my ex-department.
It is pieces of vouchers amounting to few hundreds ringgit, am very glad, seriously, appreciating the effort for each of them to willingly contribute to pay for it. Also thanks for the partner, friends and colleagues for willingly paid for the VIP room for the karaoke session, then abundant of foods for farewell breakfast to lunches, then this. Really unexpected. Could buy a new washing machine, or a refrigerator in cash.
Now the issue is: What to get from Sephora?
And WHY oh why do you guys bought this for me? Am I thaaaaatt in need of a makeover? *sad*
Dudes, my new team are all guys. So am still the only beauty within the radar. Haha. But I do glad I have this vouchers, can start with my plan for a beauty regime so people would not mistakenly call my mother as my YOUNGER sister.
Assalamualaikum... 1 day, we wish we will become like them :
A woman with family - husband and kids A corporate executor with a full insight of business And the most importantly - a very good leader who understood her people and helps them to grow bigger Thank you
Then, when am still an executive, when the rest of early management's team comprise of new faces from external recruitment, or those who are much much younger than me, and when my own buddies are already stepping up the ladder, whilst me are doing still the donkey works, I did miserably questioning my own capability. At times, I hate going out for lunches or just ignored any social gathering for fear of people looking down at me.
Rather than justifying my denied promotions for turning down the offer via transfers, in 2 consecutive years, or my froze promotion due to unpaid leave whatsoever, I chose to keeps mum. For them, if you are good, then there is no excuse. If you are not at it, then you are not suffice.
Every time during prayer, I will have the same du'a repetitively, even when we went for umrah, one of the du'a was to ease my corporate journey, on top of others stuff (seeing my parents again to top it all). And time passed, for years, still nothing change. Due recognition for performance yes, albeit unjust treatments, Allah still befit it upon me. At a point, I just stop think about it. Totally live with the flow, and trust in Allah, believe His's rezqi came in many forms, family health and all.
Yes, I was promoted a year ago and also was compensated with bonus and increments, while others are losing their job. I was granted of a transfer to the position of my choice when others have to struggle adapting to their new alien responsibility. With a supporting husband, smart and healthy kids, a very good support system, a house to live, food to eat, a secured job and extra money for entertainment, I've told Hasif : I have enough of everything Alhamdulillah. I would not ask more, in fact, I don't deserve what have been given as I am not a good servant. Yet. And when I'm stop asking, and just striving for a self-betterment, everything started to pouring in. I mean..... EVERYTHING. Hasif's business is recovering. Imani's recitation of Quran - well its beyond my expectation of her. Harith slowly picking up on his reading (after 2 years of struggling and a visit to PCMC). And for my job, I got 3 letters in a month again, when at a normal speed, should be achieved in 4 years. 2 promotions letters, 1 assignment letter to a place dreamt by most in my organization, and Alhamdulillah, a very good and supportive new team and superior. Alhamdulillah. Alhamdulillah. Alhamdulillah. My take? Do not stop believing in Allah. And trust, His plans are much better than us. Should you wonder what my weapons are, I just try to contained my flip flop of faith by doing these: 1 - 2 rakaat of Sunah Prayer before Subuh
2 - Surah Al Waqiah
3 - Al Mathurat
4 - Dhuha
My journey are still uncertain. But for once, am confident whatever happened, for a reason. Cry if you must, but don't give up.
Please pray for my strong will to continuously obey and be a better servant to Allah.
A wife, a mother of three and still surviving the corporate jungle. Wish I could give back to people, and put a mark or two in their life. Planning,negotiation and interpersonal skills are my expertise. Let's get connected.
