Finally made it back in Taiwan, sick as hell, especially after 20 hours in the plane. Had to go see a doctor after I got off the plane. As an honorary participant of the 2007 Swiss flu season who prolonged his doctors visit, I had developed bronchitis. Great, it's exactly what I needed when I am on vacation. Gave up alcohol for the past two weeks because I have been sick, now I am on antibiotic and three other pills for a week. Aih-yah, as a Chinese would say.
And I have to go to Korea for business next week, what a bonus for your vaca.
On the plus side, I am back in Taiwan. Spending time with YiChun, and my family. That has been nothing but great. More on that later.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Monday, February 05, 2007
sound relationship advice
Got off the plane, and am in San Francisco.
Staying with a very good friend in Berkley to hang out, outdate ourselves and save the company money.
At brunch, the topic turned to my love life (wel, his is simple, married, new born, you know the drill). He gave some very sound advice when I brought up some of my concerns, especially on timing. "If you know the fondamental things line up, the daily life stuff will figure itself out in time. It's not going to be easy, but you will work it out." So, the advice is to move forward if I am sure that our values match up. I think they do.
That's what I miss most about the States, I guess: friends to bounce ideas off of.
Staying with a very good friend in Berkley to hang out, outdate ourselves and save the company money.
At brunch, the topic turned to my love life (wel, his is simple, married, new born, you know the drill). He gave some very sound advice when I brought up some of my concerns, especially on timing. "If you know the fondamental things line up, the daily life stuff will figure itself out in time. It's not going to be easy, but you will work it out." So, the advice is to move forward if I am sure that our values match up. I think they do.
That's what I miss most about the States, I guess: friends to bounce ideas off of.
enroute to San Francisco via New York
The last three weeks in the new job has been stressful, not as much from a workload stand point, but from a psychological perspective. I suppose ever new jobs brings a level of stress. I thought about it, two things really pilled on top of each other, or maybe even more.
1. It’s a new job, a new function, new colleagues;
2. I haven’t worked in a year; furthermore, I am used to work with only MBAs. Working with non-MBAs, not from IMD, brings additional challenges
3. Working in Switzerland, for an Argentine who makes business decisions emotionally is pretty taxing.
The coming four weeks away from the office will hopefully help me make some adjustments.
I am sick, tired, and just want to get to SFO. I guess I will be sleeping on the plane.
1. It’s a new job, a new function, new colleagues;
2. I haven’t worked in a year; furthermore, I am used to work with only MBAs. Working with non-MBAs, not from IMD, brings additional challenges
3. Working in Switzerland, for an Argentine who makes business decisions emotionally is pretty taxing.
The coming four weeks away from the office will hopefully help me make some adjustments.
I am sick, tired, and just want to get to SFO. I guess I will be sleeping on the plane.
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