Thursday, May 08, 2008
Thanksgiving
Don't really remember if I ever mention where I was working in, but I'll say it now. Last December, I was offered a contract position of 6 months as an assistant analyst in ABN AMRO Bank. If you not know what it is, it's a Netherland bank. God has indeed been very faithful in granting all the desire of my heart. Every thing I asked, He gave unconditionally. Before I graduated, I prayed very hard and specifically that I wanted a job to work in One Raffles Quay, preferably a bank, and ABN AMRO in specific. Bam.. Bingo I got the contract job after one interview, and was notified of it within 24hrs. Pay was super good as compared to other similar contract jobs and permanent jobs in other banks.
In late Feb, my boss asked if I was keen if she converts me into a permanent staff, well of course I was glad, but thereafter there was no news. Just as I was giving up since my contract was coming to an end in June, last month after a business dinner with some directors from London, out of the blue, she popped the question again. Same reply I gave but then I thought she was so busy and would surely have forgotten it a few days after.
Then 2 weeks ago, I asked her if there's a gonna be any adjustment to my pay after converting to perm and she told me no but she would check with HR. Sadly I really thought she would have forgotten until last Fri, she told me she got good news for me. They will adjust my pay but I must have another interview with the HR fine.
Things went so fast cos HR called me on Mon to arrange for an interview on Tues. During the interview, the interviewer told me she couldn't confirm immediately cos they had to submit to a proposal to the management and the conversion is subjected to management's decision. I thought this will take pretty long then.
Low and behold, they called today within 24 hrs to offer me a permanent position. I was thrilled but din express it over the phone. I signed the offer letter with will take effect this coming Fri. Having been in the bank for only 4 months, I was converted to perm staff before my contract ended. My boss waived the probation period cos she was happy with my performance. Best of all, when I read the offer letter, I got promoted to finance officer with a super nice pay increment and super luxurious benefits. Another thing good is that I am offered to apply for a platinum credit card. Wow.. I only have a normal credit card and a gold card, both supplementary ones. Finally I can get a main card, platinum somemore. Siao liao.. I must control my spending sia.
Thank God for everything. Hallelujah!!Labels: Thanksgiving
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