It's been a while I can write an entry. During this period, Project Final Fantasy came to an end. It was enjoyable while it lasted. The chance to work with this class of organism is fantastic. Been reading about them for years. Finally got the opportunity to work with them up close. Never mind the tough work. It was simply exhilarating! AND, it helps that seniors are very very very nice. Nothing to complain about them at all. Learnt a lot from them. Not only stuff about work.
The task was named Project Final Fantasy because the company that produced the game Final Fantasy was in dire financial situation at certain point of time. Final Fantasy game was the last chance they had. It succeeded spectacularly. All gamers will know what Final Fantasy is. For me, initially, Project Final Fantasy was supposed to be the ultimate test of whether I am suited to continue with doing my work. After a horrendous year previously, this is my final chance. Good thing that I was able to eliminate most my errors and bad habits. Things were a lot better this time round (thanks to seniors as well). Well, but looks like I will be continuing my line of work. At least not in the next year. The decision was made based on risk assessment and financial considerations. Every time I heard friends moving into my line of work, I was ruing my missed opportunity. But oh well, there is bound to be trade-offs - costs of opportunities in economics lingo.
Honestly, when I first started on the job, I did not thought I would come so far. Competitors were strong and I have been out of practice for 3 years. On the contrary, my friends were more optimistic about my performance. Recently, I dug up a testimonial by my teacher 7 years ago. Somehow, she acutely sensed that I am a person who is very determined to achieve my goal and with an ability to grasp scientific concepts quickly. Somehow, that bore out. I am amazed at how this piece of writing 7 years ago actually came so close to predicting my current state.
Despite my performance, I can tell you that not every thing is about hardwork and talent. I think the formula for success goes like this: 70% hardwork, 10% luck, 10% knowing the people who can guide you to new height, 5% packaging yourself, 5% talent. So I think I am lucky to meet the right people (seniors and some good friends). And because of this, I am mindful that there are probably people who are as good as me, or better, but did not get the results they deserve because of certain circumstance. But as usual, there are people who ticked me off. No initiative to do work. Even when it is their own work and they know they are going to be graded according, though it is group work. I misjudged one such person and it backfired. I thought this person would be thorough in preparing the work. But no. My trust in this person backfired spectacularly. Some times, people like this make me wonder if I am really that far ahead of the pack and I expected too much from the rest. Or am I too naive and too trusting. In any case, this is a serious lesson to learn - never overestimate people and take things for granted.
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