On job, with thoughts..
How should I start this entry?
It's been four days of work so far. I managed to hit the target of going to 30 offices on the first day. On the second day, I only started work after lunch. Actually, that applied to the next two days too. Yes, I have been taking it easy because I really don't want any unnecessary pressure on myself. I know myself. I think I know how to manage my pressure level. Or so I think?
Shwen has mentioned that this job should involve no emotional rollercoaster. Well, on my opinion, easier said than done. Although I know that I am not selling anything, I know it from the average Singaporean's perspective that when we approach in a walk-in fashion, we are labelled as "salesmen". It has become such a stereotype that I hate to say this, but lots of people out there need to be more open-minded and less myopic.
For example, I went into this office with a smile. Seated there was a man whom I presumed was a Japanese from the way he spoke. Without listening to what I had to say, he just directed me to get out and locked the door after me.
It seems to me that it is a "hostile" world out there. You get approached by a stranger, many a time, you raise your guard. Even if the stranger is smiling at you at the most polite manner. But seriously, why are we so defensive? Is it an innate character in all of us? Or were we constantly reminded of the saying "not to talk to strangers"?
Honestly, there needs to be an increase in maturity in a lot of people out there. Don't shun yourself when you don't know what is really going on, if not, you are probably just practising the word "apathy", sad to say.
Of course, I did meet polite people along the way, who is patient enough to listen to what I had to say. Thanks to these people, I got motivated to carry on with the day's duties. Sometimes, a smile in return won't hurt, right?
As for myself, it has looked rather promising so far. I managed to get 2 confirmed appointments and 1 potential appointment in four days of work. And I'm not talking about full-day work here. So I'm quite glad with the results.
I know the road ahead is still long. I'm here to learn and I'm not going to give up so easily this time.
And of course, there are many things I have yet to learn too, for example, to be more "thick-skinned" and be less affected emotionally.
Appointment tomorrow with a company's manager. I am looking forward to learning more. =)
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