Broken Record
May 24, 2008 by haziamyperspective
I realised something today. I have been in PR for 10 years but I have never felt this stressed out before. This is the peak! If I don’t watch it, I could crack. To hell if No 1 grilled IS for my so-called shortcomings. I think sustainability is much more crucial here. And I don’t respect people who have no respect for people’s time, no matter how highly society values them. They can fire me if they like.
So far, the minister’s overseas trade mission had been a nightmare for me to arrange. Not only this is the first time my company is handling this, it is also quite complex. To make matters worst, there were several components that I’m not familiar with, I’m coordinating this quite alone too. Top that with the existing 5-month manpower shortage and my hectic overall work shedule. My boss has warned me and a few colleagues assigned that the success of this event could make or break us. It is that important!
Today I had a few heart stopping moments, same goes as the last 1 or 2 weeks. My worries kept on playing in my mind before I went to bed, like a broken record. I had to admit that I felt so relief after talking to the Middle Eastern organiser on the phone just now. She not spoke excellent English, she was also professional and very friendly. They will accommodate whatever we want.
Anyway, yesterday, I found out that Minister won’t be launching the portion of the international trade event that we had planned abroad after all. Some ‘grassroot stuff’ turned up here. Without him, the top people won’t be jumpy. Protocol is reduced by half. The physical arrangements also won’t need to be so perfect.
I think God had answered my prayers. Alhamdullilah!
It is 8.16pm and I’m only leaving the office now, yeah on a Saturday too. Watching AF final concert tonight.
