Gatherings at One Utama and Cheras

We had a small gathering at Dave’s Deli, One Utama. It was a group of Exxon Mobil scholars (Exxon Mobil [Malaysia] to be exact), ex or current employees altogether. Although we weren’t really united in the company, we share almost the same spirit and share more or less a common situation – the 4 to 5 year overseas and 5 years in Exxon Mobil. Or more.

It was a small gathering but the picture didn’t have to be small.

I rushed back to send off dad but I missed him by a couple of minutes. I called to hold everybody off but it was Adik who answered the phone. Golly.

And then, a step forward to Cheras. I feel very sad nobody wanted to come along with me. Never mind. Maybe next time. It’s good to see everybody. I found myself searching to place my root all over again, after being away for a little while. I was having a mixed feeling about an interview in the open… both eye-opening and uncomfortable at the same time.

In a situation of uncertainty, I just stick to the one that has been working for me so far – honesty.

Munafiq (forked tongue)

Tazkirah (Surau ME: __ May 2008, Ust. Nizam)

Munafiq by characteristics:
1) Calls for good deeds but without actions to match
2) Calls to stop bad deeds but continue with existing ones
3) Loves the pious ones, but does not spend time with them
4) Hates munafiqeen, but spends time with them
5) Proclaims something but does not match it with actions
6) Carries out something that was not called for
7) Asks for loyalty, but betrays

Ya Allah, grant us Hidayah so we will not slump into one of the above… Amiin

Wallahua’lam. It’s the short version of the tazkirah. Please refer to the more knowledgeable ones for clarifications.

Oil & Gas tricks

Now I know how some of the oil & gas companies optimize themselves and make profit.

Choosing an employer

I woke up too early. Couldn’t sleep very well. Munief seemed a bit grumpy and all. Not sure what the commotion was all about.

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I saw in newspaper ad… bad, bad, advertisement. An excerpt:

A: “Ask not what your company can do for you, but what you can do for your company”

Compared to:

B: “Our approach is collaborative – matching our business needs with your training needs, our global opportunities with your career aspirations. We aim to build a win-win partnership between you and us.

Which company would you work for? A or B?