When Compression Isn’t Compressing (and I’m Losing It)

Ewww. Can someone explain why people love going straight to the one person you're clearly trying to avoid? I mean, I specifically asked you because I didn’t want to bother my boss over something that wasn’t even a big deal. It was just a tiny tweak for a video  not a rebranding campaign. Relax.

But nooo, somehow this guy decided it was necessary to take it straight to the top. Like, why?! I told you the context. I explained the purpose. I made it easy. And now I’m sitting here looking like I caused some sort of fuss when I was literally trying to avoid it.

I’m so pissed. And honestly, the way this was being passed to my boss is so obnoxious. And this guy looked so stupid to me from now on.

My god… compression isn’t compressing. The message went in simple, but somehow came out all tangled and twisted like I asked for a total logo redesign. No bro, I didn’t. That’s not what I said. At all.

Let’s normalize handling small things like small things. Not everything needs to turn into a full-blown escalation. Some of y’all need a little less urgency and a lot more comprehension. Lol I didn’t get why he had to tell that to my boss. Like wtf.

Lunch

Hahaha wtf  I'm just trying to sneak a bite of what’s supposed to be my lunch, but I couldn’t wait and had to dig in early 😂. It’s just fried lumpia and rice, and I’m secretly munching away when Mr. Sameer walks by and goes, ‘Something smells kinda... off.’ 😳 I just sat there quietly, pretending I had no idea what he was talking about hahaha!

Azan

Kinda feeling down because Azan might be going back to Sri Lanka soon. The management and co-management here have been pretty bad. I’m friends with both Azan and Ragesh, and honestly, sometimes I’m annoyed with both of them. I’ve known Ragesh for a long time and I know how he works. He’s a nice guy, but sometimes he can be a bit much when it comes to work, like he acts as if he owns the place. I get it, he’s the logistics head, but it wouldn’t hurt to be a little kinder to the people around him like he did yesterday to me, he bosses me around like I'm stupid.

The Nerve, The Nonsense, The Day

LOL, I seriously don’t get why they’re being so strict about the documentation. The customer was clearly in a hurry, already paid, and it’s obvious no one’s even going to bother processing that paperwork. Am I supposed to make the customer wait around just for the sake of a form? That’s not exactly practical. It’s frustrating when people who aren’t the ones actually dealing with the customer try to act like I’m the one not following the process. They don’t even see the situation firsthand, but they still have the nerve to say, “You can’t do that.” Like, really? Sometimes if there’s any inquiries I love to say it’s not available. LOL

And to make things worse, my day started off with my boss being sarcastic for no reason. He just randomly threw a question at me while I was focused on something else no context, nothing, well I should know it tho but give me sometimes to process the question but this guy is always in a hurry and expecting the answer right away when I can’t do that, and acted like I should’ve instantly known what he meant. It was so annoying. I’ve been trying to keep myself composed all day, but honestly it’s frustrating and I wanna say a lot of bad words

How Selfish

Honestly, I’m beyond frustrated at this point. I’ve been trying to stay calm and professional, but dealing with this colleague who somehow manages to make everything ten times more complicated than it needs to be has really pushed me to my limit. What’s even more infuriating is that this entire issue wasn’t even supposed to be my responsibility in the first place. I only got pulled into it because I’m the one directly communicating with the client, and naturally, I want to make sure things go as smoothly and professionally as possible.

The thing is, I already understand how the sponsorship process works. He actually explained it to me the other day but why only now? That should’ve been discussed way earlier. We’re talking weeks ago. I even sent an email weeks back to get clarity on the sponsorship, trying to be proactive, and not once did he bother to mention that I needed to prepare a specific letter for documentation. Instead, he only brings it up now at the last minute when it’s already too late to do anything about it. Like seriously, how is that even fair?

And you know what makes it worse? I’m the one facing the client. I’m supposed to represent the company for future transaction, but how can I do that when I'm kept out of the loop? I don’t want the client to feel like we’re being dismissive or disorganized, because that's not how I work. But how do I face them properly when I myself wasn’t even given the right information on time?

Amila, God, he just gets under my skin. The way he acts, it’s like he couldn’t care less about helping or supporting anyone outside of his immediate tasks. It comes off as so selfish. I get that he doesn’t want to be too involved in anything that touches finances, and I respect that boundary, but come on would it kill him to communicate? To give me a quick heads-up? To say, "Hey, you’ll need to do this and that" while there’s still time to actually act on it?

He had the details way before I did. He knew what was needed. And let’s be real here printing a letter, getting it signed, and placing it on someone’s desk for approval is literally part of his job as someone in the accounting department. That’s not a favor, that’s just basic responsibility. But instead, he lets things sit until the last minute and somehow expects others me to scramble and pick up the slack. I don’t mind doing it but at least remind me to do it, not waiting for you to initiate.

It’s not just about this one thing it’s the pattern. The constant lack of initiative, the unwillingness to help unless it directly affects him, the poor communication... it's exhausting. I’m doing my best to be a team player, but it’s really hard to feel like a team when the support isn’t mutual. I don’t mind stepping up when it’s needed, but I absolutely mind being set up to fail when this all could have been avoided with the smallest bit of effort from his end.

more days please

Kinda gloomy since yesterday—my boss just got back from vacation, and I’m feeling so down. Hahaha. I don’t know why, but his vibe just makes me so stressed and sad. LOL, my cortisol levels are shaking to their core! 

just push the door girl

 The lady in the other office is something else. Why does she expect me to open the door for her every time? She can easily push it open after unlocking it. It's a bit annoying, especially since she's capable of doing it herself.

Really?

I don’t appreciate it when the guy in front of me waves to get my attention just to point out something I need to do—especially when it’s not even my responsibility in the first place. I find it offensive, as if he’s assuming I’m not paying attention to my surroundings, when in fact, I am. I’m just waiting for him to ask me directly instead of assuming that I’m responsible for a task that isn’t mine to begin with. Heshan is really getting on my nerves. He’s done this so many times already, and it’s really starting to piss me off.

Housemates

 I’m so annoyed with my housemates, especially the guy from Bangladesh. Every time we encounter each other in the common areas, he really gets on my nerves. I try to avoid making any small talk with him as much as possible.

As for Ate Marie, ever since she came back from the holidays, I’ve noticed how frequently the door is being slammed loudly. It’s such an unrefined habit. Every time they close the door, it’s done in such a noisy way.

How can this guy just ask me out of nowhere if there’s any painting that needs to be done in my room? Seriously, asking me on the spot without any prior notice is so inconsiderate. If something needs to be done, they could at least inform me ahead of time so I can arrange my things properly. Instead, he expects me to move my stuff immediately just because he says so.

I’m reminded of the time he asked me to switch my bed to a bunk bed right after I returned from my holiday. It was such poor timing—he didn’t even consider how exhausting it is to travel back to the Maldives from Manila. Ate Marie knows how draining that trip can be. On top of that, I was left to fix the bulky bed by myself without any help. This Bangladesh guy is so rude and thoughtless

If moving out wasn’t such a hassle and if I could find another place just as affordable, I would have made the decision to leave a long time ago

Unrealistic Expectations of My Role

 It’s frustrating when people expect me to diagnose others in the office as if it’s my responsibility. Yes, I’m a nurse, but I’m not currently practicing, and I’m not even licensed here. Asking me to do things I’m not supposed to do, while expecting me to know everything, is completely unrealistic

you asked me?

Why does my boss keep delegating tasks to me when they could handle them right away themselves? In the end, they still make a call to confirm the task anyway. It feels like unnecessary delegation.