星期三, 3月 16, 2005

要回頭了

心情這幾天都不好, 今天放工後, 便獨自走在街上, 從金鐘至北角, 走走走, 仍是想不通, 不想返回以前的日子, 但又不得不這樣做。

posted by Queenie @ 9:21 下午

3 Comments:

At 24 3月, 2005 15:21, Anonymous 匿名 said...

Dear QQ,

I saw you in Leisure Cat. Then I clicked the link to see your website and came across this sharing of yours.

I have also worked in the garment industry for almost 3 years. You are right, that's too tough. Working hours are too long. Then I quitted and switched to another field, human resources. They didn't count my merchandising experience, so the salary was not as good. But if you really don't like the garment industry, you should switch now. It's only 3 years after all. The longer you stay, the more difficult to quit because your vested interests will become bigger and bigger.

However, I never regretted for having worked as a garment merchandiser. I learned a lot there, brushed up my English and Putonghua, etc. I don't think it's a waste of time. I did gain something from it.

Best wishes for you. It's never too late! Better late than never!

Angela

 
At 24 3月, 2005 17:31, Blogger Queenie said...

Dear Angela,
Thanks for your support~! Hope you would see my message as I haven't got your email address.
I still feel confused, not only 3 years of working experience but also the 3 years of university life. (I studied in this field)I lost the direction...
I feel so happy that you can switch the field with the 3 years experience of garment field. Add oil~!

 
At 29 3月, 2005 16:33, Anonymous 匿名 said...

Dear Queenie,

Nice to meet you! I read your message.

Don't see it that way. You did learn something from your job, although you may not be able to apply the technical knowledge, you learn other things that are useful in every job, e.g. interpersonal skills, attention to details, sense of responsibility, etc. And definitely, your university education is not a waste. I always think that (you have to grow a bit old to realize that, I guess you are still very young) the university education just provides you with some very basic, things like critical thinking, independent learning, problem solving skills. These are very generic things that are useful in whatever job you choose to have. I know a lot of people whose jobs have nothing to do with their degree, e.g. a Putonghua teacher who studied electronic engineering in the university, a fashion designer who studied business, a university administrator who studied psychology.

I think for most people, when they first get into the university, they are too young to make an informed choice. Most of us don't really know what our major is about until we finish year 1. My major is business, but as time goes by, I realize that I like translation and art history better. (I didn't transfer to other disciplines because I wanted to graduate on time and all people said it's easier to get a job.)

Each of our experience is valuable in the sense that you either get something you want or you learn a lesson from it. If you don't get what you desire and also miss the lesson, then it's a genuine waste.

Since you have a degree, it'll be easier for you to switch to other fields. It may be difficult and you may have to suffer some reduction in salary. You have to ask yourself whether the benefit is worth the cost. Also, except the long working hours, do you like your job? Long working hours are quite common nowadays, even in other industries, so be careful, otherwise you'll be jumping from the frying pan into the fire.....

You may start sending out application letters and go for interviews. It will take some time before you can land at a suitable job, so if you really want a change, you should start doing something!

I don't want to sound like I'm lecturing you. Just want to share with you my experience, old people like that :)

Best wishes,

Angela

 

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