ACTIVELY BEING IRRESPONSIBLE

I've confirmed on a games programmer position in Phileo Damansara I. They pay is ok and the job is pretty much the same. I must admit that the reason I chose this company was because their pay was higher than others. But they work alternate Saturdays...ah well...it gives em a reason to work harder...My saturdays are usually spent sleeping in anyway.

Another reason was because this job facilitates my long term goal. IE: Going indie and setup my own company. I know it is a long shot and a far and away goal but currently, this would be what I want to do. The time spent there will be to make games and also doing my own R&D. IGDA will be my main source of contacts and networking with the rest of the industry. Sounds like a plan!

Went to two interviews last week. One was recommended by a head hunter agency and another from my posting @ jobstreet.

First one was quite a disaster....but was averted because 2 other friends of mine were there as well. They were looking for entirely different people with equally different experiences and skills. Oh well....at least the people at the head hunter agency are great. Those big jugs was definitely the highlight ^_^ (Shum stop staring at them!)

Second one was better....got offered a 20% increase of what I am getting now with a assurance that the company gives evaluation/increament and bonus every 6 months. That's like wow....And they are willing to pay for my parking too! The company that I am still in now doesn't even pay for parking @_@ This company is doing games as well and they are supposedly the biggest games provider here in Malaysia. Just keeping low profile. However, they are more keen in making short, cute and simple games in numbers rather than profound, cutting edge and longer projects, which is completely the reverse of what I am currently doing. And I have to work on Saturdays! Gotta think about that as well....

There will be another interview this Wednesday....Netherlands based company (so called...)..*fingers crossed*


Went to DiGi's MTV party on Saturday with Michelle, Kogul and Yen Fuen...It was kinda fun! I get to play those outdoor blown up cushion games...something like:



I couldn't climb that freaking wall at the back...must be either my size or it is just not made for overweight adults who pretend to be like kids :P The girls managed to climb over though

There were live bands and DJs performing (DiGi rented like 2 stages with huge monitors!) and most of all...VJ Denise is there! Cool looking babe that hosts the current MTV Most Wanted with VJ Utt....she is one sporting girl :) Manage to take a picture with her on my friend's camera....



Okay you guys have to trust me on this one....the one on the left is me and the one on the right is VJ Denise Keller...long story....don't ask @_@

Also, zerotohundred.com was there as well and they were showcasing some of the cars that will be appearing in the movie Initial D....86, FC, FD, Evos, R34....really cool stuffs

Props to Michelle for getting us in!

I have given my 1 month notice of my resignation as of today 13th June 2005.

I will be looking for greener pastures elsewhere....Will be trying my luck in Singapore too.

A great big burden has been lifted off my shoulders, only to be replaced by an equally size one that is looking for another job.

I can sustain minimal life support for about 2 months...after that...who knows? High time for me to go on diet :P

"The questions I ask IF you are going to be paid lower than average would be:
a) Does the company have a viable strategy to be successful?
b) Do you trust your managers in the company
c) Do you believe in the company.

If you can't answer or don't know any of these questions..either find out or start looking for another job." - quote Terence

I got this from Terence and I find myself answering no to all the above questions. Time to pack my bags and ready to go!

Bosses are like smokers....you hate em and you can't do anything about them....
Bosses who think they are superior are like smokers who blow in your face....you swipe the smoke away, tell them nicely and be ignored....
Bosses who are really useless but STILL think they are superior are like smokers who smoke one big pack a day and say I don't feel sick...so back off!

Worked like a dog, staying back in office late, working in weekends....all that just to deliver the product with whatever quality of team that I have. I'll do it, as a favour/responsibility/duty/whatever. Hoping that she will reciprocately and justly reward me. What do you think I get?

Hmm....miniscule increase of pay...no problem, I'm still young, no Producer™ credit for you...fine....if you think somebody else did a better job, okkkk....but changing the credits for the product behind my back....asking the New Guy™ to change it and NOT informing me about....that's the last straw!
I do all the work and you get all the credit...that's reality and I'm ready to face it. Are you ready to face that I'm leaving the job? Muahahhahahaa

Looking for new job ACTIVELY....any job that does J2ME is good....any job that does games is good.

There is light at the end of the tunnel....