Whaddya know

I've been on 7 interviews now. I had 2 back-to-back today. I've been getting the same responses "So, how's your Chinese?" o__O"

One of the interviews I had today was actually a 2nd one. I had to do a powerpoint presentation (not the TNS company) and present it to the manager. I think he's from Malaysia or Singapore. I could tell from his English accent. Anyhoo, after my previous experience with people in that area (Pico), I was somewhat prepared in formatting my questions and answers.

They're hiring 4 researchers and do I want to be one of the 4? I really don't know. It would be a last resort. Why? Cuz the manager is from SE Asia! No offense to those from there, but I know how "nonsense" minded they can get.

I have 1 interview tomorrow and then I'll be all out. Shit~

Taxes

During my brief stint as an English teacher, I made thousands and thousands of NT dollars. Now, I have to fill out a damn tax form! I actually have around NT1000 waiting for me, but after looking at the form, the government can keep the money! Plus, I got a phone call from OUI couple days ago and my extra curicular activity as "an interpreter" has to be taxed too. UGH~

TNS Global

I had an interview yesterday morning at a market research/consulting firm. I think it went okay. I was pleasantly surprised that everything was conducted in English and when I met with my interviewer, he actually shook my hand as he introduced himself.

In Taiwan, no one shakes hands when first introduced. Its a bit weird not to but I'm starting to adjust to it. When he was done introducing the company and the position, I started to ask a bunch questions and towards the end, he's going to have HR schedule a 2nd interview. Whoo-hoo! But he warned me taht for the 2nd interview, I'll be given a case study and I'll have to do a 20min presentation to the team. WTF? Whatever--it'll be just like Callaghans class.

Over and out.

Cockroaches

I went jogging with the girls Sunday nite. We started from their apt and jogged to Taan Park. It was a perfect evening to go out and at point, I felt like we were marathon runners. There's an amphitheater in the park and I heard Amanda sing for the first time---damn she's good!! I can't wait for her album to come out. I asked if I could get my freak on in her music video--she said sure. Whoo-hoo!

I have 3 interviews lined up for this week. I thought one of them was for today--good thing I doubled checked cuz its really for tomorrow! Ooops. I'll be administered a writing test, but this time, I'll get to write in English! *breathe of relief*

Last nite, as I was getting ready for bed, I saw a cockroach near my pillow!!!! Gross huh? I wasn't quick enough to kill it with my slipper so I was hella paranoid the rest of the nite--wondering if the cockroach will attack me in my sleep and lay eggs deep within my skin. *shiver* (astri, i read your friends blog about not licking envelopes cuz cockroaches lay eggs on them or something....)

As for the Ogilvy writing test, its fine if they don't call me back. I'm over it! ^__^

ps. Josh, I can never read your blog!!! Unblock me or something.....

Oglivy or bust!

I think I'm giving myself too much pressure. I have an interview with Oglivy tomorrow afternoon and I'm already shakin like a chihuahua. Not too sure why, but I'll be administered a test that will last 2-3 hours, in both Mandarin and English!!! It's going to take longer than the S.A.T's, but hot diggity, I better get results!

I'm just worried cause I don't know what the interviewing style will be and I would hate to fuck up due to minor blunders. But I guess if I do do horribly bad, I'll take it as lessoned learned and work my ass off when another interview rolls around.

Wish me luck!

The Pain~ part II

Yep, first it was OMD, now its McCann.... They sent me an email for an interview!!!! Son of a bitch.

Monday's

I'm starting to think that anywhere in world, Monday's are the pits. It's not that I'm having a bad day or anything, but just knowing that its Monday brings the blues.

I had a somewhat busy weekend. I went to Keelung for some seafood lunch with the family and had plans to meet with Janet later in the evening for a nice job around Taan Park. She flaked on me but I still took the opportunity to jog down Zhong Xsiao Xin Shen.

Sunday was a day spent with my godmoms family in the mountains. We had lunch at a local shed like place, played ball, walked around and ate dinner somewhere in the country side. Janet text me to see if I had wanted to go bowling, but after a whole day trekking around, I was too tired. Turns out she was with a few local celebrities ( F4's Vaness, Tension's Jimmy, Machi, etc). Oh well--not too bummed cuz she didn't list Brad Pitts name. Then I would've been kicking myself in the arse.

Job situation: the package has been sent. The only thing now to do is wait..........

First nite

My first nite in Taiwan, I met up with Alice and Janet and had dinner near their apt. We decided on sushi and headed to this place similar to Sushiland. It was a bit surreal to be sitting there with them. Once we ordered sashimi and proceeded to have the funniest conversation.

Janet had a piece of raw fish in her mouth and felt disgusted by the texture and had no other option but to spit it out.

Janet: It's like having a piece of raw fish in your mouth!

Me & Alice: oookay

Janet: It's like having fish in your mouth! You know what I mean?

Me & Alice: *blinked blankly*

Apparently we didn't know what she had meant, but it was some funny shit.

Hope all is doing well!

Back to the Inferno called Taiwan

Bada bing, bada BOOM!

I'm off to Taiwan---tonite! I misunderstood the flight times and I thought I would be flying out Wednesday nite at 1:55am, but silly me, its actually Tuesday nite/Wednesday morning. Oops~~

As I was feeding the meter in chinatown, I accidently tripped over my foot and instead of catching my balance, I just plain fell to the ground and rolled over. It was really sad. 2 people walked by me and looked at me like I was stupid and crazy.

I'm off to run more errands and to say last good-byes. I apologize for not having a good bye dinner. Its just that I've had like 2 already and I keep coming back!! Kind of defeats the purpose, wouldn't you say?

I'll miss everyone!! And best of luck with all your endeavors!