Around The Clock

I'm not crazy about money.

However, there should be a time for everyone to realise that we all need to be realistic at times. Not everyone were born with a silver spoon in their mouths. So, I'm not like some of my lucky friends who always get the chance to go travel around the world or attend communication skills classes etc. This is not to say I am not lucky.

I am lucky in a way that I get to see life in a different perspective. When I decided to get a part-time job, I am also exposed to people from all walks of life. I do feel intrigued about their behaviours and their past that shape them and then they become the people whom I know today. Plus, I work so that I can help ease my parents' burden to support my tertiary education which is due to start in September. That's why you can see on my wishlist that I hope to save up until RM2k. I'm not using the money for something useless, I'm gonna use it for books and other college expenses. Well, at least enough to cover some expenses in my first semester.

Back to my part-time job story. It's only my fourth day and the fatigue I experience beats almost every workout I have tried in my history of existence! Well, I work as a waitress. My job includes buzzing (cleaning tables), taking orders, directing customers to their seats, doing settings on the tables, delivering food and drinks, promoting our new sets of meal and a lot more! I do think that all the waiters and waitresses are underpaid! We charge according to the amount of hours we do. Currently, the charge is RM4.33 per hour. It's not much seriously. Of course, you don't need an IQ of 200 to become a good waitress, this job tests your physical ability more especially on the weekends.


I think it's normal for everyone to keep glancing at the clock. I seriously can't wait for time to tell us it's time to go home! My sore feet and shoulders deserve hours for break. That's when I start a new habit; counting the amount of sleep I can get before I go to bed. I try to discipline myself to wake up on time and make sure my appearance is not an eyesore etc. Sometimes I feel like quitting my job (already!). It can get so tiring and the restaurant lacks staff to treat the customers and it's impossible to catch up on every single customer who comes in (I'm referring to the situation on Saturdays and Sundays)!  

But I keep reminding myself the reason why I chose to work in the first place. I need discipline, perseverance and patience in order to succeed. It can be applied to my studies too. I thirst for the experiences and knowledge and lessons that I can learn from all the customers and workers at the restaurant. It can act as a good reminder for me in the future; that I hate jobs that require me running around like mad taking orders, buzzing and stuff but still get paid under RM5. My salary won't even reach RM1000 per month. Just imagine those who work like this and not as a part-timer. It's crazy I tell you. (but of course, every work has pros and cons) There's no such thing as a perfect job. Everything is stressful lah these days. Stop dreaming and start running after your dreams.


I miss home. But sure, no one can escape the day. That one day when we all will be pushed out from our comfort zone just like how mother birds push out their younglings from the nest so that they can learn how to fly. Our parents won't always be here for us. There will come a day when what is left is only memories and lessons of them. So, strive hard and don't let anything you learn go to waste. You and me matter.