And the world will come crashin'...
I've been slacking off on this blogging business. I really should get back on top of this. Get a new layout up cause this one's up for a few months, get back to updating about my life and posting stupid videos and pictures I like. I miss it but I can't be bothered. So lets try to play some catch up so I can be bothered.
Since my last blog, I quit my job. It all started with my first ever morning shift as an actual subscriptions-selling representative. There was a competition that day and nobody gave a fuck about me. I didn't know in which team I belonged, I didn't want to stay till 8pm instead of 2:45pm especially since no one gave me a fair warning, I didn't know where I was supposed to be sitting. Everyone were so consumed with that competition and I was angry because it took forever to get anyone to notice me. Anger built up and by 10am, it burst out. I was given details of a costumer who signed up for 2 weeks free of the paper. No one had explained to me that I needed to get his details first, and only then will he start getting the paper. I asked him if he was getting the paper and when he said no, I told him he should be getting it within 10 working days - which was what everyone else I've listened on have been saying. He started getting angry, telling me I wasn't giving him any real answers and even though I tried to shake him off and end the conversation as pleasantly as possible, he would not let go. He asked to speak to my superior and I went to get one of them, Sivan. She questioned me a bit too much and I snapped. I told her I'm new, I don't know what I'm doing and there's a yelling costumer on the phone waiting to talk to her.
From then on it was hysterics ahead. I couldn't stop crying. It felt like it bottled up inside of me and just waited to burst out. At some point, they must've felt I was spoiling their fun-atmosphere by crying so they made me leave the room. Merav, the woman put in charge of all new employees (and not doing her job might I add) took me out of the room and located our conversation smack in front of Ronit's office. Ronit being the big boss there. They dragged me into her office for a sit down in which I was told if I didn't like this job I could leave. Now, leaving involved a 1000 shekels fine which I could honestly not afford. I mean, I could, I just didn't want to. This was my hard-earned money and I wasn't going to give it up to them when I had barely made any money from them. I told Ronit I felt like a prisoner to their contract. That was the wrong thing to say, they later took it and twisted it around. She told me the money is taken from what I made off them so far, that I'll just be paid 1000 shekels less. She let me go home early and not stay for that absurd chaotic competition.
At home I did some thinking (once I calmed down and talked to my mum) and decided to give it till the end of the month, take it one day at a time, and see how it goes. It was an overall bad day, when I got home all I wanted was to be alone and my dad was there with the stupid guy he's been paying to install all sorts of stuff and fix stuff around the house. They made a lot of mess and I spent hours cleaning my room afterwards. Yeah, that was when I finally got around to clean it after the last blog. In a weird sort of way it calmed me down.
The next day at work was awful. Merav looked for every possible option to target me. I physically felt bad, I didn't know if it was my mental state affecting my physical state but either way my throat was aching and despite the freezing air-conditioner, I felt warm to myself. She asked me why I wasn't smiling, I told her I felt ill. That my throat was aching and I think I'm running a fever. That I'm hoping I'll start feeling better soon. She just shrugged and left me. Which stunned me. Usually when someone says something like that, the normal reaction (especially from a woman who is a mother of two) would be to ask how bad it was, to check for fever, to show some sympathy. Something, anything! Nothing. Then, she tried to give me some chocolate. I didn't feel like it so I politely declined saying it gives me zits. It doesn't, but this is a normal sort of reaction that would come from a woman being offered chocolate - either "I'm on a diet" which wouldn't entirely be accepted for me because I don't seem like I need a diet (I do, but not a big sort of diet) or "it gives me zits". Both pretty generic sort of answers, I didn't think it would be an issue, me turning down the chocolate. But then she came and told me I have a clarification conversation at the supervisor's office. I was shocked. What could they ask me about? I didn't close any subscriptions, so there weren't any mistakes or cancellations to be looked into... I was far too naive.
Amir, the supervisor, told me I was being rude to my supervisors. Stunned, I told him I am a respectful person and that I'm never rude to anyone - my bosses or my peers. I asked for a clarification and elaboration on the matter. Then Merav opened her filthy mouth and said "I am the supervisor of the new employees, and I won't let anyone ruin my motivation" - EXCUSE ME?! my brain roared. Your motivation?! "I offer you chocolate and you tell me your throat aches, you say you feel like a prisoner here" Ahhh... they were mixing everything up. I clarified all of these accusations, down to the very last, and reminded them it's wrong to judge a person when he is angry or upset. That they were twisting something I said when really really upset and this was plain out wrong. Amir had asked me if I still wanted to work there. Staring at him in disbelief, I said "Yeah!" and he said we'll open a clean slate (gee, thanks! Asshole) and that they are "considering the continuation of [my] employment". I left in a rush, went straight to the bathroom and calmed down.
When I returned I asked Merav how long would it be before I know if they're going to sack me or not (not in these words, of course) and she said a few days. Never got the answer to that.
By Thursday that week, I managed to close a subscription. It was a complete stranger, not someone I knew, but I didn't do much convincing. She seemed to be set on doing a subscription and just waiting for someone to come give her an offer. So I did. When it came to the credit card part, I asked Merav to join the conversation to give me the credit card details I didn't have access to, and somehow she managed to disconnect the conversation on my end and stayed alone with the costumer, closing the deal herself. I still got credit for it, but felt like I was robbed of doing my job thoroughly.
On Sunday my mum called me before I left for work. I was doing a night shift despite the fact Merav has been forcing only morning shifts on me ever since the incident earlier the previous week. I was recording the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards for the McFly stuff when I talked to mum. She said Jenny, the secretary at her workplace, is about to give birth and go on 3 months vacation after that. They needed a replacement for her for that period of time, till around January time. She asked if I was interested and told me I needed to give her an answer before the next day.
That was a hard decision to make. I made a list of pros and cons and during my shift that night I came to the conclusion I was going to take my mum's offer, but it really depended on her. She was never too thrilled with the prospect of me working there so I had to make sure she was 100% okay with it. She wasn't but we reached the conclusion that as long as it's for a short period of time, it'll be okay. And I decided to go for it.
On Monday I was waiting for my mum to send me a text that she talked to her boss and it was all a go. While waiting I continued working as usual. At around midday I got the liberating text. I kept from quitting to try and close a better deal for my aunt because she was paying too much money on her subscription. But Merav found out what I was trying to do and blamed me for trying to scam the system. That was the final straw. I let that cool off for long enough that she won't think me quitting was about this. I went to her and asked to talk to her an Amir. They quickly took me to his office. The conversation was swift and to the point...
Amir: Yes?
Yaara: I want to leave.
Amir: Why?
Yaara: I have... gotten another offer from another workplace that is more financially beneficial to me.
Amir: Okay. Are you aware there's a 1000 shekel --
Yaara: Yes, yes.
And that was it. Amir wanted to print off some papers for me to sign by Merav said she'd do it, practically rushing it through. And then it was only a matter of her printing everything off and filling everything up, asking me to return the headset I was using and off I went.
I said goodbye to Ori and Natalie - two people that were in my course at work with me but that I didn't really like too much. I said goodbye out of politeness. Ori didn't care. Natalie came downstairs with me. She went for a smoking break and talked to me about what I'm gonna do next and all. I was dying for her to finish that cigarette so I can get the hell out of there. I had to get to the post office that day.
At the post office I met mum who goes once a week to send work-related letters. She told me I'll be doing that too. I told her that's great, a chance for a little trip in the middle of the work-day. I treasured that kind of little trips in the army and went on them as often as possible, so it's a good thing there's something similar in civillian life.
Ever since then I've been enjoyed unemployment. Maya came by that Monday and we hung out. More so, I fed her and then she left. And I've been staying up till 3-4am every day watching movies and enjoying the return of all my TV shows ever since.
I've also enjoyed the debut of David Cook's new single, "Light On". It wasa grower, it wasn't an instant favorite but the beautiful lyrics and Cookie's rock growl made me warm up to it nicely. I've listened to it on constant repeat ever since. Well, I've been listening to other stuff as well (like The Cab's "Whisper War" album which is fantastic. Like a modern-day rocky version of NSync) but I've listened to "Light On" a lot, too.
Speaking of the TV shows returning, some thoughts.
The Secret Diary of a London Call Girl - go Billie Piper. I've been really digging that show ever since season 1 and season 2 is not disappointing.
House M.D. - oh, Dr. House, I missed you so! The script is still excellent, the acting is still excellent. My only criticism is that there's even less of the original team than there was last season. Sure, Foreman is still very much there but I've only seen a bit of Cameron on the first episode and a bit of Chase on the second one. I miss them :( Oh, and not to mention Wilson LEAVING! :(
Smallville - welcome back, Clark Kent. This season seems a lot like a final season. For a start, Clark gives up the farm so he can be a reporter with Lois at the Daily Planet (how come he gets to be a report straight up and Chloe had to start her way being a copy girl at the basement floor?), Lois asking him to change clothes at a phone booth that's randomly located inside the Daily Planet (they have more than enough landlines, they don't need a phone booth there) and the complete lack of Lex and Lana. However, we do get The Green Arrow and the Justice League back, oh happy day.
Supernatural - I have a bone to pick with the SPN people. God? Angels? Is that the best plotline you could've come up with? COME ON! But much love for Sammy installing an iPod jack in Dean's car. Hahahahaha! Go Sammy.
Ugly Betty - well, adding Lindsay Lohan to the cast for the season was a brilliant decision. She really ups the cast's star-quality. Also, allowing Daniel Meade to grow some facial hair was a good decision, made him look more manly. The only thing I dislike is the fact this series is pulling more and more away than the show it modeled itself after. This will never be "Yo Soy Betty, La Fea" :(
Heroes - OMFG!! The season premiere ruled this earth. 3 hours of Heroes rocked. First, a behind-the-scenes episode with the various cast members hosting it, showing how work on some stunts was done and clips from the upcoming season. Then, 2 episodes of Heroes one after the other with Mohinder getting powers (which he injected himself) and sleeping with Mia (oooer), Sylar being meaner than ever, Peter being emo-kid and sexy as ever, Nathan finding God (I laughed at that), and the prospect of Adam Monroe making a comeback. Add to that, Angela Petrelli's "Luke I am your father" (or rather, "Sylar I am your mother") moment, Hiro finding a nemesis for himself and Claire having her head cut open by Sylar. It was action packed, and this is just a part of what happened in these two awesome, awesome episodes.
I felt the end of season 2 was a let down because they had to wrap everything up so quickly. They more than compensated on season 3. Looking forward to this week's episode.
Survivor - I didn't get a chance to miss Survivor because I've been watching old seasons I missed due to my army experience, but it was good to have a new season. Survivor opened up with a 2-hour premiere that saw two tribal councils and the obvious people being voted out (the begining is always like that). No major strategy surprises yet, but a nice little bond being created by obviously-gay Charlie and his instant crush, Marcus. They formed an alliance with Jacquie and Corinne, which they thought of adding super-Bob to (a 57 year old physics teacher that kicks ass, he does everything! All hail Bob!).
The tasks were cool, "exile island" wasn't exactly an island and it seems the survivors are given a much easier life. But considering the wildlife wandering around there (elephants were nearly at one of the camps) I guess it made sense. There was also an injury on the very first night by a very stupid man.
"Dexter" and "Family Guy" are back tonight. I've already seen the first episode of season 3 of Dexter (it leaked) but I'm going to watch it again anyway. And looking forward to have Stewie back.
That is all. I think that's enough. I am off to Maya's house in an hour, help her study for her psychometric exam (I promised I would) and I will try to put up a new layout soon, in honor of the new Jack's Mannequin album which is out in two days. Woo!
PS: I think we're all caught up. Hurray! It took over 2 hours of on-and-off blogging but we made it.
Since my last blog, I quit my job. It all started with my first ever morning shift as an actual subscriptions-selling representative. There was a competition that day and nobody gave a fuck about me. I didn't know in which team I belonged, I didn't want to stay till 8pm instead of 2:45pm especially since no one gave me a fair warning, I didn't know where I was supposed to be sitting. Everyone were so consumed with that competition and I was angry because it took forever to get anyone to notice me. Anger built up and by 10am, it burst out. I was given details of a costumer who signed up for 2 weeks free of the paper. No one had explained to me that I needed to get his details first, and only then will he start getting the paper. I asked him if he was getting the paper and when he said no, I told him he should be getting it within 10 working days - which was what everyone else I've listened on have been saying. He started getting angry, telling me I wasn't giving him any real answers and even though I tried to shake him off and end the conversation as pleasantly as possible, he would not let go. He asked to speak to my superior and I went to get one of them, Sivan. She questioned me a bit too much and I snapped. I told her I'm new, I don't know what I'm doing and there's a yelling costumer on the phone waiting to talk to her.
From then on it was hysterics ahead. I couldn't stop crying. It felt like it bottled up inside of me and just waited to burst out. At some point, they must've felt I was spoiling their fun-atmosphere by crying so they made me leave the room. Merav, the woman put in charge of all new employees (and not doing her job might I add) took me out of the room and located our conversation smack in front of Ronit's office. Ronit being the big boss there. They dragged me into her office for a sit down in which I was told if I didn't like this job I could leave. Now, leaving involved a 1000 shekels fine which I could honestly not afford. I mean, I could, I just didn't want to. This was my hard-earned money and I wasn't going to give it up to them when I had barely made any money from them. I told Ronit I felt like a prisoner to their contract. That was the wrong thing to say, they later took it and twisted it around. She told me the money is taken from what I made off them so far, that I'll just be paid 1000 shekels less. She let me go home early and not stay for that absurd chaotic competition.
At home I did some thinking (once I calmed down and talked to my mum) and decided to give it till the end of the month, take it one day at a time, and see how it goes. It was an overall bad day, when I got home all I wanted was to be alone and my dad was there with the stupid guy he's been paying to install all sorts of stuff and fix stuff around the house. They made a lot of mess and I spent hours cleaning my room afterwards. Yeah, that was when I finally got around to clean it after the last blog. In a weird sort of way it calmed me down.
The next day at work was awful. Merav looked for every possible option to target me. I physically felt bad, I didn't know if it was my mental state affecting my physical state but either way my throat was aching and despite the freezing air-conditioner, I felt warm to myself. She asked me why I wasn't smiling, I told her I felt ill. That my throat was aching and I think I'm running a fever. That I'm hoping I'll start feeling better soon. She just shrugged and left me. Which stunned me. Usually when someone says something like that, the normal reaction (especially from a woman who is a mother of two) would be to ask how bad it was, to check for fever, to show some sympathy. Something, anything! Nothing. Then, she tried to give me some chocolate. I didn't feel like it so I politely declined saying it gives me zits. It doesn't, but this is a normal sort of reaction that would come from a woman being offered chocolate - either "I'm on a diet" which wouldn't entirely be accepted for me because I don't seem like I need a diet (I do, but not a big sort of diet) or "it gives me zits". Both pretty generic sort of answers, I didn't think it would be an issue, me turning down the chocolate. But then she came and told me I have a clarification conversation at the supervisor's office. I was shocked. What could they ask me about? I didn't close any subscriptions, so there weren't any mistakes or cancellations to be looked into... I was far too naive.
Amir, the supervisor, told me I was being rude to my supervisors. Stunned, I told him I am a respectful person and that I'm never rude to anyone - my bosses or my peers. I asked for a clarification and elaboration on the matter. Then Merav opened her filthy mouth and said "I am the supervisor of the new employees, and I won't let anyone ruin my motivation" - EXCUSE ME?! my brain roared. Your motivation?! "I offer you chocolate and you tell me your throat aches, you say you feel like a prisoner here" Ahhh... they were mixing everything up. I clarified all of these accusations, down to the very last, and reminded them it's wrong to judge a person when he is angry or upset. That they were twisting something I said when really really upset and this was plain out wrong. Amir had asked me if I still wanted to work there. Staring at him in disbelief, I said "Yeah!" and he said we'll open a clean slate (gee, thanks! Asshole) and that they are "considering the continuation of [my] employment". I left in a rush, went straight to the bathroom and calmed down.
When I returned I asked Merav how long would it be before I know if they're going to sack me or not (not in these words, of course) and she said a few days. Never got the answer to that.
By Thursday that week, I managed to close a subscription. It was a complete stranger, not someone I knew, but I didn't do much convincing. She seemed to be set on doing a subscription and just waiting for someone to come give her an offer. So I did. When it came to the credit card part, I asked Merav to join the conversation to give me the credit card details I didn't have access to, and somehow she managed to disconnect the conversation on my end and stayed alone with the costumer, closing the deal herself. I still got credit for it, but felt like I was robbed of doing my job thoroughly.
On Sunday my mum called me before I left for work. I was doing a night shift despite the fact Merav has been forcing only morning shifts on me ever since the incident earlier the previous week. I was recording the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards for the McFly stuff when I talked to mum. She said Jenny, the secretary at her workplace, is about to give birth and go on 3 months vacation after that. They needed a replacement for her for that period of time, till around January time. She asked if I was interested and told me I needed to give her an answer before the next day.
That was a hard decision to make. I made a list of pros and cons and during my shift that night I came to the conclusion I was going to take my mum's offer, but it really depended on her. She was never too thrilled with the prospect of me working there so I had to make sure she was 100% okay with it. She wasn't but we reached the conclusion that as long as it's for a short period of time, it'll be okay. And I decided to go for it.
On Monday I was waiting for my mum to send me a text that she talked to her boss and it was all a go. While waiting I continued working as usual. At around midday I got the liberating text. I kept from quitting to try and close a better deal for my aunt because she was paying too much money on her subscription. But Merav found out what I was trying to do and blamed me for trying to scam the system. That was the final straw. I let that cool off for long enough that she won't think me quitting was about this. I went to her and asked to talk to her an Amir. They quickly took me to his office. The conversation was swift and to the point...
Amir: Yes?
Yaara: I want to leave.
Amir: Why?
Yaara: I have... gotten another offer from another workplace that is more financially beneficial to me.
Amir: Okay. Are you aware there's a 1000 shekel --
Yaara: Yes, yes.
And that was it. Amir wanted to print off some papers for me to sign by Merav said she'd do it, practically rushing it through. And then it was only a matter of her printing everything off and filling everything up, asking me to return the headset I was using and off I went.
I said goodbye to Ori and Natalie - two people that were in my course at work with me but that I didn't really like too much. I said goodbye out of politeness. Ori didn't care. Natalie came downstairs with me. She went for a smoking break and talked to me about what I'm gonna do next and all. I was dying for her to finish that cigarette so I can get the hell out of there. I had to get to the post office that day.
At the post office I met mum who goes once a week to send work-related letters. She told me I'll be doing that too. I told her that's great, a chance for a little trip in the middle of the work-day. I treasured that kind of little trips in the army and went on them as often as possible, so it's a good thing there's something similar in civillian life.
Ever since then I've been enjoyed unemployment. Maya came by that Monday and we hung out. More so, I fed her and then she left. And I've been staying up till 3-4am every day watching movies and enjoying the return of all my TV shows ever since.
I've also enjoyed the debut of David Cook's new single, "Light On". It wasa grower, it wasn't an instant favorite but the beautiful lyrics and Cookie's rock growl made me warm up to it nicely. I've listened to it on constant repeat ever since. Well, I've been listening to other stuff as well (like The Cab's "Whisper War" album which is fantastic. Like a modern-day rocky version of NSync) but I've listened to "Light On" a lot, too.
Speaking of the TV shows returning, some thoughts.
The Secret Diary of a London Call Girl - go Billie Piper. I've been really digging that show ever since season 1 and season 2 is not disappointing.
House M.D. - oh, Dr. House, I missed you so! The script is still excellent, the acting is still excellent. My only criticism is that there's even less of the original team than there was last season. Sure, Foreman is still very much there but I've only seen a bit of Cameron on the first episode and a bit of Chase on the second one. I miss them :( Oh, and not to mention Wilson LEAVING! :(
Smallville - welcome back, Clark Kent. This season seems a lot like a final season. For a start, Clark gives up the farm so he can be a reporter with Lois at the Daily Planet (how come he gets to be a report straight up and Chloe had to start her way being a copy girl at the basement floor?), Lois asking him to change clothes at a phone booth that's randomly located inside the Daily Planet (they have more than enough landlines, they don't need a phone booth there) and the complete lack of Lex and Lana. However, we do get The Green Arrow and the Justice League back, oh happy day.
Supernatural - I have a bone to pick with the SPN people. God? Angels? Is that the best plotline you could've come up with? COME ON! But much love for Sammy installing an iPod jack in Dean's car. Hahahahaha! Go Sammy.
Ugly Betty - well, adding Lindsay Lohan to the cast for the season was a brilliant decision. She really ups the cast's star-quality. Also, allowing Daniel Meade to grow some facial hair was a good decision, made him look more manly. The only thing I dislike is the fact this series is pulling more and more away than the show it modeled itself after. This will never be "Yo Soy Betty, La Fea" :(
Heroes - OMFG!! The season premiere ruled this earth. 3 hours of Heroes rocked. First, a behind-the-scenes episode with the various cast members hosting it, showing how work on some stunts was done and clips from the upcoming season. Then, 2 episodes of Heroes one after the other with Mohinder getting powers (which he injected himself) and sleeping with Mia (oooer), Sylar being meaner than ever, Peter being emo-kid and sexy as ever, Nathan finding God (I laughed at that), and the prospect of Adam Monroe making a comeback. Add to that, Angela Petrelli's "Luke I am your father" (or rather, "Sylar I am your mother") moment, Hiro finding a nemesis for himself and Claire having her head cut open by Sylar. It was action packed, and this is just a part of what happened in these two awesome, awesome episodes.
I felt the end of season 2 was a let down because they had to wrap everything up so quickly. They more than compensated on season 3. Looking forward to this week's episode.
Survivor - I didn't get a chance to miss Survivor because I've been watching old seasons I missed due to my army experience, but it was good to have a new season. Survivor opened up with a 2-hour premiere that saw two tribal councils and the obvious people being voted out (the begining is always like that). No major strategy surprises yet, but a nice little bond being created by obviously-gay Charlie and his instant crush, Marcus. They formed an alliance with Jacquie and Corinne, which they thought of adding super-Bob to (a 57 year old physics teacher that kicks ass, he does everything! All hail Bob!).
The tasks were cool, "exile island" wasn't exactly an island and it seems the survivors are given a much easier life. But considering the wildlife wandering around there (elephants were nearly at one of the camps) I guess it made sense. There was also an injury on the very first night by a very stupid man.
"Dexter" and "Family Guy" are back tonight. I've already seen the first episode of season 3 of Dexter (it leaked) but I'm going to watch it again anyway. And looking forward to have Stewie back.
That is all. I think that's enough. I am off to Maya's house in an hour, help her study for her psychometric exam (I promised I would) and I will try to put up a new layout soon, in honor of the new Jack's Mannequin album which is out in two days. Woo!
PS: I think we're all caught up. Hurray! It took over 2 hours of on-and-off blogging but we made it.
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