Internship Journey..

This is the first time I ever talked about it.

My internship journey is coming to an end soon.

Reading at my old posts, I remember how anxious I was not knowing if I got accepted. Now that I'm about to say goodbye to this place, I started to have mixed feelings.

5 months have passed, I wouldn't say it's a long time neither it's a short period of time.

If you asked me, how do I feel now? I'll answer

"I am very very proud of what I have achieved so far & I deserve a pat on the shoulder for the job well done. No regrets so far"

This phase was not easy for me. I have met with many unfriendly and nasty people be it at work or at home, & was forced to adapt to this cruel reality. Yup, the reality. No more in my fantasy-land where I dreamed of only good people. That people are kind by nature. ha ha

Now I'm really proud to see how much I have grown over the past months.

In this short period of time, I have learned few very important lessons.

That is, by learning how to love yourself first. Only then, will you be able to treat yourself well with the respect that you deserve. You'll fight to protect yourself because you know, you deserve so much more.

Secondly, not everyone you meet is gonna be your friend.
No matter how rude they can be, just walk away
don't fight fire with fire. It will not work
& it only shows that you are no different from them.
This is something that I strongly believe, that is to mind your manners.
If people are rude to you, let them be.
Treat them with respect and manners still, because it only prove how low they can be.
Forgive them anyway.

That is when you forgive and live with a positive mind that, there's no problem ever too big for a person to handle. It's all in the mind. When you choose to look at things from the positive lens, life is so much easier to live. Trust me

Having said that, do not be afraid to speak your mind if deemed necessary. I have came across few trainees where they were being bullied and exploited, but they dared not say a word. What they do best is to complain, complain and more complains. What's the point?

You know what I did?
When I am certain this person is bullying me, I tell myself. It's okay. The more I do, the more I'll be able to learn. Do it anyway.
But when you know you have been exploited, being forced into doing something & you know you can't take it anymore. Speak your mind. & fight for your rights. Just don't be afraid.
& you know what's the outcome to such action?
I was not forced into doing something anymore.
but I was labelled as a trouble-maker by one of the supervisors.
I've learnt to filter out the negative opinions because I know I am doing the right thing.

& last but not least, be the best you can be. When you have passion in whatever you are doing, you get motivated & you'll only strive for excellence.
Don't be afraid to do more, because at the end of the day.
You reap what you sow.
Your efforts will be rewarded & recognized, when it's done sincerely.

oh && there's something more.
I guess it applies to everything that we do;
don't just learn the "what" & "how", but the "why" as well.
Understanding is much more important than knowing the "what" by memorizing.
We are no computers, we cannot be programmed.
Once you understand "why" certain things are done that way, apply the "what" and "how", & modify it accordingly.

You know why i even mention about this?
cos many of us were trained in the department with the method of knowing the "what" and "how" but they don't bother explaining why certain things are done that way.
That is why, I had to learn it the hard way
& I made many unnecessary mistakes.
Isn't it more efficient if we can do it right the first time? ;/

Recently, I was told to train 2 new trainees.
Instead of following the norm, I train them according to my way.
& my principle is very simple,
make them understand why certain things are done that way & let them practice themselves.
My job is to correct the mistakes they make & explaining the consequences of their action.
Simple isn't it?
& I'm proud to say, they learned well & are fast learners.
*fingers crossed ;D

Remember this:

What you can really do is to be strong & don't ever let others to define who you are. Believe in yourself. & be positive. All's well.

p/s: I noticed, I still like to write grandma story la. Never changed for a bit. haha. goodnight, world!