Time : 27/08/08 - 16:55pm
I finally left HP !
29th Aug 2008 is a day that I will never forget. This is the day that I am suppose to renew my contract for another year but that is not to be. HP decided not to renew my contract. This is the day that the very people who did their very best to serve their customers will leave the company. The turn of events these past week has left me sleepless.
I finally left HP !
29th Aug 2008 is a day that I will never forget. This is the day that I am suppose to renew my contract for another year but that is not to be. HP decided not to renew my contract. This is the day that the very people who did their very best to serve their customers will leave the company. The turn of events these past week has left me sleepless.
You know who you are. Your vicious email and intended action resulted in a series of events that happened and eventually resulted in our departure. You single-handedly plotted to inflict the biggest damage to your own boss which in return implicated several others, one of them being me.
You brought down the careers of diligent and hardworking staffs who worked very hard and did their utmost best to serve and delight the customer. It's frightening to know the extend of damage that you want to inflict on us.
As part of the team, we choose to support the customers with our best ability, working on weekend, working till late at night, and also ensuring YOU and the rest gets what you deserve in terms of support but you choose to bring the maximum damage to our careers because of reasons I cant detail here. You are nothing short of being a Devil behind your meek and quiet character.
~ People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle n shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within ~
Careers that we worked hard for... is just gone with the email that you send. I congratulate you because you have achieved your aim and objective.
I am sad, hurt and very disappointed. I should feel angry and my utmost hatred for you but I choose not to. I choose to forgive you. I wish you nothing. I believe in Karma. We attract the things into our life. Do good or do bad, it will come back many times in different ways.
The story below is specially dedicated to YOU and hope that it will be your Guiding Principle in life.
There once lived a great warrior. Though quite old, he still was able to defeat any challenger. His reputation extended far and wide throughout the land and many students gathered to study under him.
One day an infamous young warrior arrived at the village. He was determined to be the first man to defeat the great master. Along with his strength, he had an uncanny ability to spot and exploit any weakness in an opponent. He would wait for his opponent to make the first move, thus revealing a weakness, and then would strike with merciless force and lightning speed. No one had ever lasted with him in a match beyond the first move.
Much against the advice of his concerned students, the old master gladly accepted the young warrior's challenge. As the two squared off for battle, the young warrior began to hurl insults at the old master. He threw dirt and spit in his face. For hours he verbally assaulted him with every curse and insult known to mankind. But the old warrior merely stood there motionless and calm. Finally, the young warrior exhausted himself. Knowing he was defeated, he left feeling shamed.
Somewhat disappointed that he did not fight the insolent youth, the students gathered around the old master and questioned him. "How could you endure such an indignity? How did you drive him away?"
~Moral of the Story~
"If someone comes to give you a gift and you do not receive it," the master replied, "to whom does the gift belong?
"Reacting to insulting and revengeful behavior only serves to give the other party EXACTLY what they want." Both of us choose not to react to whatever that is happening now but instead wish that you live well because you will attract the very same thing that you set out to do in the first place.
"It's not what happens to you that matters, it's what happens in you.
"If you throw stones into a slushy puddle, it is bound to splash back on you!"
"It illustrates the universal truth that "whatever you give is what you receive" or "whatever goes around, comes around".
I know that my Best Friend of 8 years and me will come out stronger from this episode. You may have succeeded in bringing us down but you will bear the guilt in the years to come for the devilish action that you have done.
I am fortunate to have a boss that I can call my best buddy. This message says it all :
" Mel dun think too much ya. Jon and me are always here for you and stay in the same sinking boat with you. Enjoy your night out "
I am not angry that I lost this job because of you but rather through this episode, I found true friendship which I doubt you will ever ever experience. With such a revengeful nature of you, you will never be able to build true friendship or relationship. Good luck to all your "fair weather" friends that you considered "Good Friends" now.
For those "spy friends " that you have build, nurtured and influence in our office, one day they will turn against you just as they have turned against us unknowingly.
To all my colleagues that are close to my heart, this is for you.
You brought down the careers of diligent and hardworking staffs who worked very hard and did their utmost best to serve and delight the customer. It's frightening to know the extend of damage that you want to inflict on us.
As part of the team, we choose to support the customers with our best ability, working on weekend, working till late at night, and also ensuring YOU and the rest gets what you deserve in terms of support but you choose to bring the maximum damage to our careers because of reasons I cant detail here. You are nothing short of being a Devil behind your meek and quiet character.
~ People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle n shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within ~
Careers that we worked hard for... is just gone with the email that you send. I congratulate you because you have achieved your aim and objective.
I am sad, hurt and very disappointed. I should feel angry and my utmost hatred for you but I choose not to. I choose to forgive you. I wish you nothing. I believe in Karma. We attract the things into our life. Do good or do bad, it will come back many times in different ways.
The story below is specially dedicated to YOU and hope that it will be your Guiding Principle in life.
There once lived a great warrior. Though quite old, he still was able to defeat any challenger. His reputation extended far and wide throughout the land and many students gathered to study under him.
One day an infamous young warrior arrived at the village. He was determined to be the first man to defeat the great master. Along with his strength, he had an uncanny ability to spot and exploit any weakness in an opponent. He would wait for his opponent to make the first move, thus revealing a weakness, and then would strike with merciless force and lightning speed. No one had ever lasted with him in a match beyond the first move.
Much against the advice of his concerned students, the old master gladly accepted the young warrior's challenge. As the two squared off for battle, the young warrior began to hurl insults at the old master. He threw dirt and spit in his face. For hours he verbally assaulted him with every curse and insult known to mankind. But the old warrior merely stood there motionless and calm. Finally, the young warrior exhausted himself. Knowing he was defeated, he left feeling shamed.
Somewhat disappointed that he did not fight the insolent youth, the students gathered around the old master and questioned him. "How could you endure such an indignity? How did you drive him away?"
~Moral of the Story~
"If someone comes to give you a gift and you do not receive it," the master replied, "to whom does the gift belong?
"Reacting to insulting and revengeful behavior only serves to give the other party EXACTLY what they want." Both of us choose not to react to whatever that is happening now but instead wish that you live well because you will attract the very same thing that you set out to do in the first place.
"It's not what happens to you that matters, it's what happens in you.
"If you throw stones into a slushy puddle, it is bound to splash back on you!"
"It illustrates the universal truth that "whatever you give is what you receive" or "whatever goes around, comes around".
I know that my Best Friend of 8 years and me will come out stronger from this episode. You may have succeeded in bringing us down but you will bear the guilt in the years to come for the devilish action that you have done.
I am fortunate to have a boss that I can call my best buddy. This message says it all :
" Mel dun think too much ya. Jon and me are always here for you and stay in the same sinking boat with you. Enjoy your night out "
I am not angry that I lost this job because of you but rather through this episode, I found true friendship which I doubt you will ever ever experience. With such a revengeful nature of you, you will never be able to build true friendship or relationship. Good luck to all your "fair weather" friends that you considered "Good Friends" now.
For those "spy friends " that you have build, nurtured and influence in our office, one day they will turn against you just as they have turned against us unknowingly.
To all my colleagues that are close to my heart, this is for you.
To Kuya Jonah, Dante, Mark
I love philippines and I love you people. I know that without Jen and me around, you will be there to hold the fort and support the team. Take good care of the juniors and give your utmost best service to serve the customers and serve them well. Your quality of work will bear your signature.
To Sister Jeannie and Loges
We will miss your transformers and somehow I wish I could just steal one without your knowledge ! Take good care Jean, we will miss you.
To Brother Chris and Rahuman,
Its a new journey for both of you. Learn from the seniors and build your career here. Learn how to have fun in your job and appreciate the little things in life....true friendship being one...
To Martin, Bernard, Kumar
You guys who joined us gave us a new breath of fresh air. We love your energy and your enthusiam. Thank you for supporting the team, Jen and me and as always, answer to our call for overtime duty.
To Abira,
Thank you for being with us as our team leader, you were one of the best person for the job but we wish you well in your health and hope to see little abira soon.
To Rani,
Thank you for that working opportunity with you in HP for the past 2 years. Our friendship went as far back as Pre Merger days and this friendship will continue to blossom and nurture even if I am no longer with HP.
and Finally to Jon :
Help us look after the team !! and share your secret of putting on weight !! haha...
22th Aug 2008 - Bernard, thank you for taking time to organise this team event at Power Station. This really helps to bring the team closer to each other. We had meant it to be a team gathering but deep inside us, we both know that this is an unspoken farewell party for both of us. We are keeping all of you in the dark as we din want to affect the morale of the team.. We did drink and partied hard because we know that this is the last time that we are gong to be together as a team. This is the first time that I drank so hard and the most enjoyable nights out with the team. You guys are awesome.and don't try Lambogini drink after you have downed 5 shots of black label...You will get to pay tribute to the throne all the way from Power Station to Punggol...lol :)
Cheer up Guys and I wish you all the best in your future undertakings...Love you all and Gambatei !
~ Times of trouble can be useful. They can show you who you really are, what kind of character you have developed. In addition, they can help you grow stronger. In the Bible when Jeremiah questioned God because of the trouble he faced, God asked how he ever expected to face big challenges if the little ones tire him out. Don't complain about your problems. The trouble you face today is training you to be strong for the more difficult situations you will face in the future ~ Proverbs 24
A Man of knowledge increases strength..
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CucumberMonster said... What a story that is!
What amazing people you have around you!!
...and best thing of all..even you've just out of contract for few hours ...You've kept up the spirit and motivation to go on in what you believe in from the moment you got to know about all this upcoming happenings.....and You never stopped whilst so many things were banged at you!!
RESPECT dude..
I learn from you...from moment to moment..
thanx for all that
wish you only the best in future
francesco
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Melvin Tan said...My Ang Mo Buddy from Switzerland !!
Thank you for dropping by. Apologise for missing in action online on and off as I have to deal with petty stuffs and petty people.
I will catch up with you soon.
Take care my friend
Melvin
Anonymous said...Hi
Well, this episode not only making you both stronger in life, but the rest of us, we were also implicated and had to go through the emotional stress. We learn through this episode and know when we should always draw that line.
Nevertheless, at this point when I am writing this, I know that the situation has not resulted to drastic measures.
The company recognises the effort and I am sure that everyone around you know the effort, the sincerity that you have both put in.
We can't stop people from being EVIL, this is their nature and they live and breathe EVIL. Like they say - EVIL begets EVIL..
hehehehhe..
We can choose to move on to more better things in LIFE..
Cheers!
You know who I am!
On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 10:54 AM, mark anthony duma wrote:
I am lost, shocked, disappointed, sad, demotivated and trying my best not to feel down as of the moment.
This news blew me away and knowing its elements made me sick. I don’t want to think right now because it would be a bad thing I’ll come up with. I know there’s something wrong in our desk but I didn’t know it’s this BIG that will end up like this.
I can't stop myself writing this one because I feel that this hit for both of you is really unfair. I may not know all the roots of the problem but this vengeance is unacceptable.
I just want to share with you a known attitude in my country which is called "Crab Mentality". It’s actually talked about liked this. Crabs are being put in the net when caught. On the way to the market for selling, they try to escape and saved their lives from a possible meal by climbing their way up using their claws. But nobody escaped based on old people saying. You know why??? Because when somebody is on top, somebody will try to grab him and pull him down for that crab to move up. That is the nature of a crab. Pulling down who’s on top of him. Ask every Filipino's you know and they will probably tell you this. I’m not proud of sharing this bad attitude but maybe we can learn something from it.
God is a God of Forgiveness not a God of Vengeance. A God of Love not a God of Hate. Everyone commits mistakes and that is normal for us people but at the end of the day, those who learn to Forgive and believe in the Goodness of ones heart prevails.
Melvin and Jen, My support is with you always and I will be here if you need anything that I can be a help. Thanks for the memories Kuya Mel and wish you all the best in life. My home is open for you when you want to visit the Philippines again. Jen, I know you’re a strong person so keep fighting. People are not only measured in the achievements they have received but in times their not sure where they are going. God will lead you both and will not give you something you can't bear. My prayers are with you always.
Mark :-)
Edit : Mark, your messages touches my heart and many who reads this. I am sure Jen and me is very thankful to you for bringing the laughters and joy into our desk. We love your playful nature and let this be the strength to guide the whole team through this difficult times. God bless you and take good care of all the brothers and sisters in the team.
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8 YEARS !!!! that's how long I started with Pre Merger Compaq and HP. Time flies from being an agent until a supervisor now...
I still clearly remembered when I first joined Pre Merger compaq, RCCC was preparing for Millennium and now.. Beijing Olympics 2008 is already over... I went through many happy and sad moments...
A very important lesson that I learned through these recent series of events....love your colleagues, love your staffs but always draw a line with your agents...I have always believe in the good of a person no matter how badly the person performs....We are born on equal status and everyone has a fair chance in life...
Unfortunately that line was not drawn clearly...there was an unexpected turn of events initiated by an ex-staff which harbours evil intention of having us terminated. Her action resulted in a chain reaction of investigation, interviews and finally a contract non renewal for a good friend of mine...
The whole event left me totally shattered and really tested my belief in the goodness of a person.
Should I continue to trust people just like how I trusted my own staffs who in return caused a really good person to leave the company ? I seriously dont know but what I know is that 2 person's career is wrecked because of YOU and you know who you are.
This is my first time writing comments in a blog and this is specially dedicated to my Best Friend, Melvin who has always been there when I am down, encourage me on things that I want to do. ..
I will always remember those happy days during Pre Merger period and now in HP.... scolding and gossiping about people.... "humtum those bosses with factual emails" whenever they accuse our desk of mistakes that was not done by us . Making mistake together, making fun of each other, rushing reports together...
Last but not least, you are my best working partner in my 8 yrs of working life in HP. I will never be able to find another working partner like you again.
I will know my fate soon...but rest assured that no matter where we are, we will always remember this , " Brick walls are there for a reason. They let us prove how badly we want things " We may have lost our job because of some irresponsible people but if we want things bad enough, we will get back to a even better job" Stay strong my Best Buddy. You have always known to thrive during difficult times. Go for it !!
Jenn- Best Buddy
August 27, 2008 7:17 AM
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Jenn,
Regardless of what is the outcome. You are and always will be my best buddy.
I take this opportunity to thank a good boss, a good friend and more importantly a good buddy.
Take care always
Melvin