It has been three years since our graduation in May 2005. Every now and then we keep receiving emails from Kay. Sometimes the emails got replied and commented but most of the time it was one way. It was always from Kay to all but not the other way. Constant emails from Kay has kept the group friendship alive. Thats it.

The best thing is Kay will always shoot an email or two in a week without fail. How did you do it Kay? I mean where you get all those ideas to be shared with us, but most importantly… the time. But after a deep thought I came to a conclusion… the value of friendship. Yes, you really value the friendship within the group. Thank you Kay for your sincere friendship.

As time passes our working culture and company policy changed. Ahhh… just remembered what was taught in our class back then… it keep changing to remain competitive and relevant. New policies, new processes, new value chain, new way of thinking… it’s all about remaining relevant to the market.

But heck… sometimes changes create backlash to employees. You have to move around to a new and non challenging post, you got less number of staffs to handle the increasing workload, you got less budget to work around… and the worst is some new policies introduced that will squeeze your balls.

Some not so good policies are such;

• Veterans need to be replaced by fresh graduates… you know why.
• You are not as aggressive as your younger colleague… they by passed you.
• Don’t do this and that – if you violate you’ll be dismissed.
• Meeting start at 6.00 pm and must finish your work by Monday 8.30 am.
• Take it or leave it.
• Strict internet and email usage – strictly for company matters.
• …. etc.

Anyway you have to get along with these new and “friendly” policies… or you may opt for VSS or tender resignation form.

Whatever decision that you may take, you must keep the friendship within our group alive. Ok… don’t use office emails. Don’t share your ideas using your office emails any longer but post to this blog instead.

Post to this blog about anything that you feel appropriate to share with the group. Post comments just like you press your ‘Reply’ in your emails.

Visit this blog at least once in a week and make post or comment. Remember, your post will keep our group friendship alive.