A Full Glass?

A Flute Full of Champagne

I never liked the idea of glasses having to be half full or half empty. Why can't I have it all full and with the best bubbly?

*Gallant told me just this morning that a Chinese proverb says that a person troubled with work is most likely not troubled simultaneously in the 'other world', ie relationship wise and adding an oh-so-charming *wink for assurance.

And what will you say if my job starts to get better or that I find a new job that is just absolutely fabulous?

I'll have to search for a new proverb... probably from Mongolia.

My boss is giving me the day off for having completed my second conference with IQPC. It was really a tough push, trying to finish the programme for the 'Asian Commercial Shipping Summit'. Many problems, from there being too many competitive conferences, best speakers all are either holidaying or having major end-of-the-year strategic meetings... but worst of all, they expect me to pull off a conference dedicated for top level management to discuss their expansion plans and competitive strengths. It was a nightmare trying to get speakers for this event.

Furthermore, the shipping industry, in general have egoistical, get-to-the-chase-what-is-in-it-for-me kinda attitude. They change their minds in two seconds and have little respect for the 'little ladies' in the industry (hey, a woman marine lawyer actually said this!).

I had nightmares, really, and I am glad this is all over now. Well, not exactly *over, as a brand new conference cycle starts tomorrow on a new topic of pre-paid mobile phones. It is a third time running event and tonnes of sponsorship potential (= lots of commission dollars).

Think this is going to be my last conference to 'try out' the job. If I keep having these nightmares and stress, I really will consider another career. The returns are fantastic and learning from the company has been more than anyone can ask for but it's not worth it being this worked up.