Sunday, March 13. 2005

A Passport Renewal, a Promotion and some Sad News

Passport Renewal

Just came back from the Klang Immigration Department to renew my passport and boy, it was a long wait. First, I had to wait to get my number. Second, because they did not accept the digital passport photo (taken by a valid photo salon), I had to queue up to get my proper passport photo taken. Great, a photo that needs to be displayed on an important document for the next 5 years and I only had lipstick on.

Never mind, there's nothing much I can do anyway. Thank God that today's a good hair and skin day so the photos turned out pretty good :-) In fact, better than the digital ones I had, heh!

Third, after getting my number, I had to wait in the queue to get my forms processed. This was when Katrina saw me, said hi and I ended up having a good chat with her and her hubby over breakfast at the nearby canteen. They were there to collect her passport.

Fourth, after submitting my forms, I had to wait to pay the RM300 for the passport renewal fees. After that, I was home free!

A Promotion

Yesterday, I came out of a company meeting to help with some laptop problems when my big boss called me back in.

"We're gonna make some announcements," he said.

I went back in, thinking that he wanted to announce that the IT dept finally managed to hire two good guys as my assistants (yes!!). But BB (big boss) did not mention that at all. Instead, he said that in appreciation of the contribution and years of service, the management has decided to promote three people (old-timers of the firm) - me included. I looked cool but was inwardly shocked. I mean, wow! I never really expected this. Praise God for His unexpected blessings!

Sad News

Mike is leaving the firm to be a full-time pastor at church. His last day will be the end of this month. Will miss my mentor and friend (and buffer from the boss) very, very much :-(
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*Congratulations on the promotion! Well done.
#1 Anonymous on 2005-03-13 03:47 (Reply)
*Thanks, guys. All the best in your job hunt, Krista!
#2 Anonymous on 2005-03-13 11:18 (Reply)
*Congrats :-)
#3 Anonymous on 2005-03-13 12:27 (Reply)
*Hey Praise God for blessings to fall upon you gurl..truly ur faithfulness have been recognized by the company.

Is ur bro among the 2 ppl got hired..eheheh..just asking ..

I m glad for ur 2 assistants..I pray that both of them would have a good time learning and working with you..for the many years to come.

Krista: Continue to use time wisely and if u are hunting for sales/marketing. try Canon as they recently have recruitment drive. Target your companies well and do ur homework. A little of both goes a long WAY
#4 Anonymous on 2005-03-14 18:33 (Reply)
*Congratulations girl. Hard work does pay. It's just a matter of time :-)
#5 Anonymous on 2005-03-14 21:10 (Reply)
*Congratulations!
#6 Anonymous on 2005-03-15 06:00 (Reply)
*Tahniah Kucing Bergaya (as close as "cool" as I could get)

I pray for more joy and peace in your endeavours.
For those who know what I am going through... do pray that I'll make a decision soon. grin
#7 Anonymous on 2005-03-15 07:25 (Reply)
*Congrats on the promotion. :-)
#8 Anonymous on 2005-03-15 08:42 (Reply)
*Krista, wonderful things won't come easy to us BUT never give up. When you start to plant a flower with its seed, you just have to water and fertilise and have patience. By then only you'll see the flower grow and bloom beautifully. Be strong :-)
#9 Anonymous on 2005-03-16 00:10 (Reply)
*Again, thanks for your well-wishes, guys :-)

Josh- can't say anything until both my assistants sign up their appointment letters. So mum's the word for now ;-)

Paul - now, this nick name I like! And may God guide you and shut doors that are not meant for you.

Musical - you on the job hunt, too?

Krista - am encouraged by your perseverance through this tough time. Praying for ya, sis hugs
#10 coolcat (Homepage) on 2005-03-16 00:21 (Reply)

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