My Oyster 123

Yes, work cannot fill the void – which can only be replaced by Jesus. But all of us need to work to support ourselves. Many people are unable to work or maintain their jobs, having to job hop from one place to another. This does not auger well for the future. Many women have to depend on their husbands for financial support and cannot work themselves, with no qualifications. Unless, of course their take up job as a McDonald’s service crew at $5 per hour. But how many are will to slave so much for such little income, unless you are a student and not a tai tai, traveling overseas all the time and spending other people’s money?

I got paid in Euro 100.00 to my paypal for a German client for work done last month. This is more than RM400 in my local currency and I promptly withdrew the amount yesterday to my Public bank. Since August 2006, I have earned RM 45,500 for blogging and virtual assistance work to date. And this is done on a part time basis. This averages to RM 542 per month earning money in my own capacity. Much better than working in retail where the hours a long and boring with a meager income. I hope to save enough for my retirement down the road as I don't have pension like dad or allowances from children like mum.

I will be flying down with Air Asia to Johor Bahru for an interview for a sports court project with IJM. The cost of airfare is RM706.00 for 2 persons on board with air port tax and choosing of seats. Then we will rent a car for RM 165 from Hertz which has already been booked earlier. The plane departs at 7:15am in the morning, arriving at 8:25am and on the same day depart at 5:30pm, arriving in Penang 1 hour 15 minutes later. After the interview, I hope to visit Johor Premium Outlets selling well known brands for the retail at 25% to 65% discount. In my line of work, frequent travelling is required to accompany my colleague who helms the small business.

I just successfully created an invoice on Paypal to request for payment. This is my first time and it was straight forward and easy peasy. Nothing complicated and the Paypal platform was user-friendly. I created an invoice for USD 50.00 payment on a monthly basis for commented on a high traffic blog in the U.S.

By the way, I just came back from Kuala Lumpur last night by car, having traveled in the late evening and reach home by 9:00pm. Gave my parents October's allowance and then headed back to my condo for a good break. I was too tired to do anything else and promptly rested in bed. Well, my life now consists of work and lots or traveling as part of my job. Not having kids gives me the freedom to travel often for the job, but I shudder to think of my future when I am retired and alone again.

Someone claimed that I have the 'best job' in the region. I beg to differ. The best job is when you call the shots all the time and are your own boss. I am just a business partner who still have to take instructions and carry out those tasks. The only consolation is that I work in a home office either in Penang or Kuala Lumpur. Right now I am in KL and will return to Penang tomorrow. Yesterday, visited 3 places using the GPS to guide us; otherwise we will not be able to visit 3 different places that are far away from each other. Samsung S4 also comes with a voice navigated GPS which we just discovered by accident. Technology certainly makes our lives so much easier.

For most people a JOB is 'Just Over Broke'. But for me, well, I can say that I enjoy my dream job very much because I get to work from a home office. It is true. They pay you just enough that you won't leave and Not more! If they can get away with paying the least and have you do the most work, they will certainly do it. This is how companies cut costs - by having you perform the most work at the minimum pay to keep you there. Well, if you are enterprising, then it might be time to start considering working for yourself in a home office just like me.

I have long written to Singapore's CPF to request for my funds to be released earlier, due to my condition. I have to depend on myself and the help of a friend to see lawyers and get the letters certified by a notary public before sending them to Singapore. As of today, I only have exactly 13 days to get this done. Deadline on 1st October. Luckily I have the help of a close friend to run errands for matters such as this. Now I know who I can count on for help. This person is a God-sent.