Happy phone calls!

Halo again. How's your day today? Mine was alright. The garbage isn't been collected yet. Juma is still in BKK. I'm not a millionaire yet.

But today I received two memorable phone calls; one from my ex-colleague and another one from ex interpreter. The colleague that called me is the one that I was pretty close with when I was there. She was a good friend where she helped me a lot in terms of work related and also non-work related. We talked about life, family, relationship and gossiping when we have time. It will be me who always go to her room as I have to pass by her room to collect my case.

She told me that one of the manager was asking around on others opinion about my departure. I thought my departure wasn't an issue. I have to quit from my job since there is nobody taking care of my kids. Period.

Ok, before I go further, I would like to emphasize that the comments are not about the organization and its policy. Its Rather on about the individuals.

Frankly, I found that not many people can be called as a boss. Not many people who are the bosses have the attitude as a boss. Being a superior, I believe you have to put the priority on your employee. To make your employer happy, you have to make your employees happy first.

But some managers or bosses are well-known of being bossy or try to show off their power. The attitude is so lame, to me. And I feel that the people who have that attitude have a very low self-esteem. I used to work with a very remarkable manager and till now, I respect him so much. But for the past few months, I've worked with a 'very low standard' managers and I think they are at that position just because they are at the right time, at the right organization.

So, to that manager, it is my choice to leave the job. And please get over it!

The other call I received was so unexpected! The caller is one of the best interpreter I've work with. She is very professional. I appreciate the way she helped me handling the case. Many other caseworkers love working with her. She is very impartial. I had a case where my applicant questions her ability to interpreter and the applicant told us that he didn't need an interpreter. But the interpreter told me that she would be in my room, while the pre-screen going on, in case I need her help. True enough, after few minutes, the applicant was desperately needs her help. I did my first minor case with her as well. And when I did my spring cleaning (since I was moving to a new house); I have so much thing to give away. I gave lots of stuff to her, and thanked her for helping me not to becoming a hoarder. But till today, she can't thanked me enough of all the stuffs I gave her.

These 2 people are the ones that bring bright colors in my life as a caseworker, along with many others. The are some others (but the number is small) who always bring down the spirit of mine while I worked in that organization. But I have a great experience when I was there, helping the refugees.

I learn a lot about life from the refugees's stories. The stories that make me appreciate of what I have in my life. The refugees are nothing different than me. Just that, they can't live in their country for certain reason. They are mothers, children, employees, wives; like me.

Thanks to these people who called me up. Now I know, I wasn't just a worker in that organization. I'm a friend to some people as well.