Morning is still early, dawn hasn't arrived yet. I reach my laptop after haven't opened it for quite a long time, tired
Hundreds of incoming mail piled up in junk mail. Suddenly an email stole my attention and made me forget the entire contents of my inbox. An old email with a URL link attachment in the body. And it carries a song from the AHA. Hunting high and low.
My eyes widen at the video clip, an eagle flying on his computer screen.
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Here I am
And within reach of my hands
She's sound asleep and she's sweeter now
Then the wildest dream could have seen her
And I watch her slipping away
Though' I know I'll be hunting high and low
High
There's no end to the lengths I'll go to
Hunting high and low
High
There's no end to lengths I'll go
To find her again
Upon this, my dreams are depending
Through the dark
I sense the pounding of her heart
Next to mine
She's the sweetest love I could find
So, I guess I'll be hunting high and low
High
There's no end to the lengths I'll go to
Hunting High and Low
High
Do you know what it means to love?
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Vishen! After almost five years of not hearing from him.
I felt my body shaking and trembling. The song is like stream of fresh blood into my soul, a tired soul, that might be dying inside. Breaking from failure after failure, repeated refusal, deception both subtly and openly, and challenge after challenge one after another never lasting.
No matter how hard I try, am relentless, and refuse to give up, I am indeed an ordinary human, an ordinary woman. Getting someone's respected attention was like being showered with rainwater after a prolonged drought, more than just a wonderful surprise.
My tears floated in my eyelids and fell; I hugged the pillow tightly. Tears of longing and sadness mix in the pillow, drifting into the song's soul. The most beautiful song I've ever heard, right when I needed it the most. I calmed myself for a while. A thousand and one kinds of pent-up feelings emerged at the same time.
I was remembering the good times, the joys and sorrows of handling the SAP project, sharing the responsibility, and carrying over the duty. Spending time together in the Smoking Area, during the break of meeting in Trieste, Italy; in Zwolle NL; in Helsinki around Europe, when winter came—, looking at the branches of the trees covered by the snow, enjoying the flakes of snow slowly fall in order. The white scenery is as far as eyes can see.
The windows of the quiet upper room of the Radisson Hotel can be seen from a distance. I tucked my hand deep into my winter clothes pocket, his black colored clothes contrasting with the sacred white background in sight. The smoke dissipates and the cold steam comes out of his lips when he speaks. The two of us stood alone, enjoying the freezing season but warm to the soul.—what a precious moment. Silent yet beautiful.
So long for such a wonderful atmosphere.
I rearranged my feelings before finally my fingers playing on the laptop keyboard.
Hello Vishen, how are you?
How are you doing? Hope everything is just fine with you; all is well.
How is the project? Still busy with the SAP? Where is the project currently ongoing? I miss working with you:)
How nice it is to have a job like yours. Traveling from one project to another in various countries, I always dream of it. Just a reminder of how lucky you are, Vishen!
I left the Company about five years ago. I went back to school at e Academy, hoping that it would lead me to another leading IT Company. It is an online class, so the time is flexible. Each module costs approximately US$3,500 for five months. And I again took the same module to refine my knowledge and know-how of the application works in general. But what I got was the same as what I had done earlier in the office, plus a Certificate of Attendance.
Then later, I found out that if such a course turns out to, I could get through another online program for only US $ 1. Even for the Tutorial, I can get it for free on the YouTube channel.
Once, I was invited to work on a project from ES&AL Technologies Inc. It is not a training program but a Real-Time experience implementing an application system in North America. The goal of getting into this project is to get an entire cycle in all stages of the methodology, which will eventually gain experience as a consultant. So, it's like remote Real Work Practice. And in the end, I can include this work experience in my CV to apply for work in any country I want.
Well, that's the work I've done before.
The exciting thing is the fee to participate in this program is US$1,500 + Tax.
Lol!
I don't know, but it seems that all doors have been closed for the last five years. When I was praying at midnight, I suddenly remembered you, Vishen. And this morning, suddenly, I found your email in my inbox. It feels like a miracle.
Allow me to ask, is there any opportunity to be a part of your team? It would be a great honor to have the chance to be on your Team. Are there any chances Vishen?
I am immediately available and can be reached directly at the following number.
0812 777888999
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The email was never answered
But what?
The next day Vishen immediately called!!!!
He was in Singapore. Amel, the Project Management module consultant, decided to resign.
"Her father passed away last month. She decided to take care of her mother, who had breast cancer. I think she has made a good decision,"—Said Vishen over the phone.
And Vishen is indeed looking for someone who can replace Amel's position;
I express my condolences and concern for Amel's mother's condition and don't forget to wish the best for her family.
Just in time.
There is a time when I worked in the office, and was very impressed with the performance of the consultant's team. In my eyes, it was a very sexy profession. They are smart and professional yet humble. And Vishen allows me to be a member of his team. Working from project to project, from one NC to another, from one country to another...
Vishen explained that I had to train in Singapore first. All training costs. The Company will bear tickets, hotel accommodation, and pocket money. From preparation to going Live, each project takes 6 – 8 months, including leave. Minimum 3 months, depending on the size of the Network Company where the new system will be implemented.
JOB ABROAD COMINGG>>>
I felt like I wanted to scream as loud as I could. My left leg is moving uncontrollably, my stomach is shivering, and it feels like my body can't hold back the excitement that is very, very much.
I felt like screaming as loud as I could and laughing at the same time. My soul flies to feel the joy of imagining the good times coming.
YYEEAAYYYYYYY
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