Two days ago my lecturer called and asked me if I want to be her RA. She said her office has arranged a project with a nearby Methodist school and they need somebody to take care of the collected data.
So, today, I called her boss and discussed the matter at hand more thoroughly.
After talking to her (the boss), I have decided to take this job & forget about the walk-in interview in USM Main Campus.
I am super excited about this job because:
1- I get to do my work at home!!!! How convenient is that? Now I don't have to worry about the boys at all. What a relief! They will just email me the data to be processed and uploaded. Thank GOD I have a lappy & broadband at home.
2- This project will be till August, so I will have at least 4.5 month worth of work to keep me busy. I kind of felt lost after my class ended because going to class gave me an excuse to be someone other than just a SAHM. Now I can honestly say that I am a WAHM, hehe.
3- Although the pay is minimal, RM25/day, I am thankful for it. It is going to be my stepping stone to better job offers. I am going to be the best RA they ever hired, so that they will hire me again for future projects. :D
After all, I wouldn't have any extra expenses like petrol or lunch-money because I am not going anywhere, haha. The beauty of working at home. Thank you for technology.
Showing posts with label Back to school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Back to school. Show all posts
Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
A sigh of relief..
Alhamdulillah, I've finally finished editing a manuscript for a PhD friend and before that was another manuscript, needed to be proofread urgently by a MSc student. Didn't think it would take this long to finish, she (the PhD friend) gave me the hardcopy 2 weeks ago! Since she said it wasn't urgent, I pushed hers aside while I read through the other manuscript. But I'm glad it's over, I couldn't focus on anything else this past week because I needed to finish editing it before my test next week.
On that front, I'll be sitting for another test on the 23rd and I'm due for a business report, to be handed in by the 31st. As you may already know, I haven't done anything about that report, procrastinating as always. *sigh* However, I do have a 'rough' outline of the content I'm supposed to be writing for that report. So, I'm feeling quite relaxed, for now, heh. Wait till it's 2 days before the report is supposed to be submitted. Then you'd see me, pulling my hair out, eyes propped open with toothpicks and my boys crying endlessly in the background because I won't be paying any attention to them. How do I know all these? I've been there, done that for too many times to count. I never learn.
As for Ahmad, he's been 'busy' making a door grill and an awning for his friend. By 'busy', I mean taking his time completing something that can be done in under a week, if he is really focused. He took his sweet time finishing the order; waking up late, spending only 4-5 hours on it and heading out to his favorite hangout spot whenever he felt like it. And he's only going to charge that friend RM150! I mean, come on! For a 2 weeks job, plus the electricity and miscellaneous stuff, that cannot be the price he should be asking! After all, that RM150 will be gone in an instant when his motorcycle payment comes up, which is next week.
Man, I need to focus, I kept getting up to watch TV! It's Hawaii 5-0 now hehe.
Okay, I'm back..
Where was I? Oh ok, so, I have good news. Watch out for my sticky post (credits to Adik from Abjadmenjadicerita for the tutorial on how to make one).
Nite-nite for now, peeps.
As for Ahmad, he's been 'busy' making a door grill and an awning for his friend. By 'busy', I mean taking his time completing something that can be done in under a week, if he is really focused. He took his sweet time finishing the order; waking up late, spending only 4-5 hours on it and heading out to his favorite hangout spot whenever he felt like it. And he's only going to charge that friend RM150! I mean, come on! For a 2 weeks job, plus the electricity and miscellaneous stuff, that cannot be the price he should be asking! After all, that RM150 will be gone in an instant when his motorcycle payment comes up, which is next week.
Man, I need to focus, I kept getting up to watch TV! It's Hawaii 5-0 now hehe.
Okay, I'm back..
Where was I? Oh ok, so, I have good news. Watch out for my sticky post (credits to Adik from Abjadmenjadicerita for the tutorial on how to make one).
Nite-nite for now, peeps.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Currently studying.
Or at least trying to...
Tomorrow is the day I'll be sitting for my first ever test since so long ago. *sigh* I feel ancient.
I'm trying to be objective while googling samples of refusing credit letters on the net but my lecturer's words keep buzzing in my ears.
From the writing exercises we've done in class, she told me she didn't like my writing style.
Bummer.
So, you understand my worry. I've never gotten bad marks in English before..... :(
What if I failed this one? Arghhh!!!
Granted, I'm officially a part-time student only but the stress before a test feels just the same like when I was still doing my undergrad studies. Plus, this time around, I have tons of other things (read: the boys, the house, the husband) to worry about beside my test.
I'm not sure I can do this...............
Mamaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
I need youuuu!!!!
Tomorrow is the day I'll be sitting for my first ever test since so long ago. *sigh* I feel ancient.
I'm trying to be objective while googling samples of refusing credit letters on the net but my lecturer's words keep buzzing in my ears.
From the writing exercises we've done in class, she told me she didn't like my writing style.
Bummer.
So, you understand my worry. I've never gotten bad marks in English before..... :(
What if I failed this one? Arghhh!!!
Granted, I'm officially a part-time student only but the stress before a test feels just the same like when I was still doing my undergrad studies. Plus, this time around, I have tons of other things (read: the boys, the house, the husband) to worry about beside my test.
I'm not sure I can do this...............
Mamaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
I need youuuu!!!!
Friday, January 14, 2011
A blessing in disguise.
So, yesterday was my second day of class and we had to do a PowerPoint presentation.
The presentation was just a simple one and it went well. Though I felt silly standing in front of my younger 'classmates', because a) I'm waayyy older than them and b) my spoken English has gotten very, very rusty from lack of use, while the other students spoke like they were born with it. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the class.
Later on, I get to meet some of my friends who are still at USM, doing their research for their MSc and PhD. Quite a few of them were thrilled to learn that I offer translating, editing, proofreading and composing services. They complained that most journal publishers will turn down a journal submission if the written English is not up to par.
I still remember MY own thesis drafts that I gave to my supervisor. The paragraphs and in between the spacings were so full of red-inked corrections, marked by my SV, my drafts looked like they were printed in red ink rather than black, heh.
Anyway, a friend there told me that one MSc student from Indonesia would like to ask me to edit/proofread his journal draft. His SV, my ex-lecturer was having trouble understanding his findings because of the language barrier (his English was rusty too, the student, not the lecturer), though his results were very good. Seems like most of my friends who are doing their MSc/PhD at the engineering campus were experiencing the same problem. They told me that if they had known sooner that I offer such services, they would've asked for my help earlier.
I did offer this kind of service while I was doing my MSc, 3 years ago. But back then, it was more of doing a friend a favor rather than a service-business. Plus I could only help go through their theses if I have the time. Looks like I already have the practice I need to really make this little service a success.
It seems like my attending the business writing class has open up the door towards 'expanding' my little business empire.<-- wishful thinking on my part :p
Okey then people, I need to proofread/edit my new assignment, or I will not get paid.
The presentation was just a simple one and it went well. Though I felt silly standing in front of my younger 'classmates', because a) I'm waayyy older than them and b) my spoken English has gotten very, very rusty from lack of use, while the other students spoke like they were born with it. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the class.
Later on, I get to meet some of my friends who are still at USM, doing their research for their MSc and PhD. Quite a few of them were thrilled to learn that I offer translating, editing, proofreading and composing services. They complained that most journal publishers will turn down a journal submission if the written English is not up to par.
I still remember MY own thesis drafts that I gave to my supervisor. The paragraphs and in between the spacings were so full of red-inked corrections, marked by my SV, my drafts looked like they were printed in red ink rather than black, heh.
Anyway, a friend there told me that one MSc student from Indonesia would like to ask me to edit/proofread his journal draft. His SV, my ex-lecturer was having trouble understanding his findings because of the language barrier (his English was rusty too, the student, not the lecturer), though his results were very good. Seems like most of my friends who are doing their MSc/PhD at the engineering campus were experiencing the same problem. They told me that if they had known sooner that I offer such services, they would've asked for my help earlier.
I did offer this kind of service while I was doing my MSc, 3 years ago. But back then, it was more of doing a friend a favor rather than a service-business. Plus I could only help go through their theses if I have the time. Looks like I already have the practice I need to really make this little service a success.
It seems like my attending the business writing class has open up the door towards 'expanding' my little business empire.<-- wishful thinking on my part :p
Okey then people, I need to proofread/edit my new assignment, or I will not get paid.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
First day back to school!
Today is my first day back to school.
It was a 2 hours class and we already have a Powerpoint presentation for tomorrow.
Our lecturer asked all of us to present our Corporate Profile, for the company we have 'set up'.
It will be our 1st part of the required coursework (40%) for this class. The report has to be ready by the 5th week, so tomorrow's presentation is just as an overview of the report that we would need to hand in.
I'm with 2 other girls in that class, while the other boys grouped up amongst themselves. I am the only Malay there, while there were 2 Indians and 6 Chinese. Plus, they were ALL, waaayyyy younger than me. Huhu.
The Indian girl took the lead for our brainstorming session, in preparation for tomorrow's presentation. I like her way of thinking & truly grateful that she did so. I had no ideas to offer at all, plus I feel very outdated in the company of these 'younger' generation. (',')
Tomorrow will be a great day, I hope.
It was a 2 hours class and we already have a Powerpoint presentation for tomorrow.
Our lecturer asked all of us to present our Corporate Profile, for the company we have 'set up'.
It will be our 1st part of the required coursework (40%) for this class. The report has to be ready by the 5th week, so tomorrow's presentation is just as an overview of the report that we would need to hand in.
I'm with 2 other girls in that class, while the other boys grouped up amongst themselves. I am the only Malay there, while there were 2 Indians and 6 Chinese. Plus, they were ALL, waaayyyy younger than me. Huhu.
The Indian girl took the lead for our brainstorming session, in preparation for tomorrow's presentation. I like her way of thinking & truly grateful that she did so. I had no ideas to offer at all, plus I feel very outdated in the company of these 'younger' generation. (',')
Tomorrow will be a great day, I hope.
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