Two fresh graduates left us recently after working in ATCEN for three days. They said the reason for this was that their parents complained about the long working hours here. The parents said they should look for a jobs that work normal working hours like 9.00am -5.00pm.
This is my message to the parents and more so the graduates:
Times have changed, we no longer work the so called “normal” hours from 9.00am-5.00pm. We are now working in a globalised economy and the world does not stop just because we do. This 9am-5pm working hour thing is total nonsense. If every Malaysian works 9.00am-5.00pm, then let’s forget all the 24 hour conveniences we enjoy. Forget using the 7-Eleven, the Mamak, the petrol station, the shopping Mall and the Cinema. As a matter a fact let’s just stop everything after 6pm, go home and watch ... oh I forgot there is no TV. Why? Who is working in the TV station; nobody. Welcome to the world of 9am-5pm.
To the fresh graduates, welcome to the real world. Schools and Universities are illusions of the real world. Why? Work stops after 5.00pm for them.
In the office, it never stops. The larger the organization, the longer the organization works. Many organizations today work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year and it will continue to do so.
Are there individuals who work fixed hours these days, of course there are. They are usually the production line worker or the clerical staffs. So degree graduates, if that is what you want in your life, go for those jobs and the easy life and please don’t complain about the salary, you made the choice.
Oh I forgot, there is also a plus point if you take up such jobs. Overtime (OT) is usually one of the perks that you get. However if you want to be an Executive, forget the concept of OT immediately. The fact that I hear many degree graduates demanding for this is disgraceful. Ask your Managers if they get OT.
Additionally graduates, before you start citing from the Employment Act 1965, kindly read it from page to page. Why? You need to understand the realities of working life and that is a fantastic place to start.
Welcome to 24, 7 and 365.
This is my message to the parents and more so the graduates:
Times have changed, we no longer work the so called “normal” hours from 9.00am-5.00pm. We are now working in a globalised economy and the world does not stop just because we do. This 9am-5pm working hour thing is total nonsense. If every Malaysian works 9.00am-5.00pm, then let’s forget all the 24 hour conveniences we enjoy. Forget using the 7-Eleven, the Mamak, the petrol station, the shopping Mall and the Cinema. As a matter a fact let’s just stop everything after 6pm, go home and watch ... oh I forgot there is no TV. Why? Who is working in the TV station; nobody. Welcome to the world of 9am-5pm.
To the fresh graduates, welcome to the real world. Schools and Universities are illusions of the real world. Why? Work stops after 5.00pm for them.
In the office, it never stops. The larger the organization, the longer the organization works. Many organizations today work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year and it will continue to do so.
Are there individuals who work fixed hours these days, of course there are. They are usually the production line worker or the clerical staffs. So degree graduates, if that is what you want in your life, go for those jobs and the easy life and please don’t complain about the salary, you made the choice.
Oh I forgot, there is also a plus point if you take up such jobs. Overtime (OT) is usually one of the perks that you get. However if you want to be an Executive, forget the concept of OT immediately. The fact that I hear many degree graduates demanding for this is disgraceful. Ask your Managers if they get OT.
Additionally graduates, before you start citing from the Employment Act 1965, kindly read it from page to page. Why? You need to understand the realities of working life and that is a fantastic place to start.
Welcome to 24, 7 and 365.
14 comments:
Hello reality, goodbye illusion...
First 2-3 weeks working was really difficult for me. But the amount of things that I've learned here left me no excuse to complain at all. Well this blog should be posted earlier. Then I would not worry too much :)
Do we really need to slap all graduates and their protecting parents on the reality of the globalized environment?
Wake up before it is too late.
I totally agree that this is an issue and the worrying thing is the education system does not prepare or inform new graduates of what it really is like "out here."
I think it's not so much on the system per se, all boils down to how much individuals really have the drive to succeed, and how much they are willing to sacrifice to succeed. Problem is,they are well aware that it is not easy to be successful, and they are ok with it.
this issue will become a 'hot' topic among the corporate employer. And it will never end until graduate and parent realize 'hey, there are a lot more than 9-5 out there!!'
Good article! A lot of graduates dream to have a high paying job and only wanted to work from 9am - 5pm. They're really dreaming. If they're keep on dreaming, they will be jobless for their whole life. If the parents agree with this attitude, they're "Murdering" their children's life.
cnGood article! A lot of graduates dream to have a high paying job and only wanted to work from 9am - 5pm. They're really dreaming. If they're keep on dreaming, they will be jobless for their whole life. If the parents agree with this attitude, they're "Murdering" their children's life.
Good article! A lot of graduates are dreaming to have a high paying job but only wanted to work from 9am-5pm. They're really living in a "Dreaming World". If they're keep on dreaming, they will jobless for their whole life; If the parents agreed with this mindset, they're "Murdering" their children's life.
Well written article. Reality is everything. Please do not complaint why company don’t hire you. Please do not complaint why company don’t hire my son / daughter whom a master or a degree holder.
As far as fresh graduate is concern, "Don't be so choosy". That's my advice.
Ask yourself, do you want to be just mediocre or you want to be excellence?
If you want to be excellence, DO IT or DO NOT; There is no try! ~Yoda
I knew what I was getting myself into when I joined the creative industries. Still it took me some time to get used to it. Though they complain at times, I'm glad my parents have been supportive and understanding. We just have to learn how to adapt and change. Again it is all about leaving that comfort zone.
I knew what I was getting myself into when I joined the creative industries. Still it took me some time to get used to it. Though they complain at times, I'm glad my parents have been supportive and understanding. We just have to learn how to adapt and change. Again it is all about leaving that comfort zone.
Questions to the youngster or the fresh graduated:
1. If your parent ask you don't go together with the guy or girl that you fall in love. Will you broke out with him/her immediately?
2. You and your friends have planned the party gathering until late night, 12am. But you parents ask you must back to home by 7pm, will you tell you friend that you need to go home for dinner with them. It's too bad, guys. Will you disappointed them?
3. When your parent ask you to study hard, get the good result. Have you been the no.1 in your school?
If your answer are "Yes", then i am not surprise you will tell the company that you should go for normal working hours as your parents said. If you are not listen to your parent for all the time, then why you should choose to listen your parent when their advice might make you just a normal person in your whole entire life?
I guess these idiots still thinks that what important is only their issue. Once you start working, you are entering a different world and it’s not a playground for you anymore. For the other fresh grads, think through before applying for a job, because if it’s not the way of life that you dream of..forget about applying and don’t waste our time at all.
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