Piped

19 days ago at this hour, the night before my first day, I was tossing and turning on my bed, feeling anxious about what to expect on the days to come. Having only four hours of sleep, I kept myself energetic throughout my first day of the nineteen days PIPE. I expected a crowd of less than fifty. But it turned out to be one of the largest group of pipe which amounted to 106 new execs. Bilik Melati of Equatorial Hotel Bangi was filled with people from various backgrounds exchanging hellos and which OPU they are attached to. At that point I wasn't aware that I'd be meeting new friends who would then become part of a close-knitted group of energetic kids.

The past three weeks had taught me many lessons and guided me through to where I am now. Learning the various backgrounds of these people taught me to focus on what I already have instead of what I want. Again, don't judge a book by its cover. People always surprise you. We have become so close, thanks to the non stop sessions of 8.30am-10.30pm everyday (and weekends) with only meal and prayer breaks. The sessions were focused on building our networking, bonding with each other, leadership capabilities and setting the right mindset which aligns with the company's corporate values. Our fascilitators had successfully accomplish the mission of the induction programme. It was the most tiring nineteen days of my life but I had the most fun for as far as I could remember. I am no longer unsure about the decision I made to join the only company owned by this country to have been listed in the Fortune Global 500. I am no longer unsure about working in this country. I wake up knowing there's a purpose. I look forward to it every morning.

I am so glad that I have successfully challenged myself to get out of my comfort zone by braving myself to talk to everyone, especially those who appear unapproachable, shy, alone, upset, etc. Like they say, challenge the status-quo. One which I have yet to overcome is not being able to work with a negative/reactive leader. I simple can't stand negativity and I would usually just walk away. I have also realized the reality of life. In one way or another I had found my way of understanding things better and discovering what I want in my life.