Recently, lots of unhappiness crept up in me. I was landed in a stupid job that allows me to learn nothing but doing only ‘reception duties’ and being monitored as if I am a terrorist that will destroy their long established reputation within minutes. And what makes me say so and why….
First thing first - during the interview, I was told that if I am offered the job, it will be a one-year contract position and that I will be part of the brand team of the regional division. Two weeks later, the HR called and offered me this position. Of cos, being a fresh graduate as a mass com student, I was elated and more than eager to start work. But the HR told me that my superior will be out of town and will only me back during 1st week of August. I agreed with this term since I will be in a no gain nor lose situation. The HR personnel further added on that she will call me again once the contract is ready.
Hence, I waited patiently for another 2 weeks before calling up again. I was relieved that the contract is ready but she hit me with a bad news- I was no longer with the regional brand team but under the “Field instruction team” with she convinced me that the SG brand team is part of this department. I had no choice but to accept.
Working life as a brand associate begins on 12 August 2008. I thought I can finally do away with the silly punch card system as that practice reminds me of working in factories or in part time positions where they need to account for the number of hours you work to generate your pay! However, the HR approached me with the punch card and I was told to practice THIS DREADFUL THING AGAIN.
That’s not all. Guess what? All the other staff is not required to punch card, making me feel like an outsider.
Next thing- all the staff’s card access has their photo printed on it except me again!!!
As I am taking charge of handling the entire general enquires, I am required to fill up an enquiry record sheet after answering each mail and calls. AND all these records must be PRINTED OUT every week for the GM and my superior to read through. Sick to the CORE. I dun understand y the need since I will draft a copy of my reply to my superior and will get her approval before replying the senders. Moreover, I will also include her in the BCC list so that she will receive a copy of my reply!Do you agree that I am heavily monitored? I seriously am not happy about it.
Furthermore, I didn’t even do a stitch of branding activities from Aug till now. This is the 8th week I’ve been working here and all I did was a write up of a children’s short story which is published in this month internal newsletter for our children studying at the centers. Gosh, my temper is boiling!
To top it all of, I was constantly told to help out in photocopying and scanning of the worksheets (done by the students) into soft copies. Can anyone imagine my working life - as a brand associate but doing none of the branding activities! For now, I will try my best to find a job so as to leave this position asap.
A lesson learned – Never to accept a job offer for the sake of $$$$ and do consider very CAREFULLY before signing the CONTRACT.
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