It didn’t really occur to me that I won’t be receiving salary until about the end of next month… until later this week. Silly me for not thinking ahead, that of course before I can open a bank account, I will need an address! And not just that, it has to be after I actually move into the house/apartment I will be staying for 2 years. Instead of wallowing in regrets, best thing to do is to move forward with a positive (and definitely wiser) disposition. Suddenly I am thrust into this position and my perspective just changes. It’s like…
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Glad, relieved, and very thankful to see an evolving Japanese work environment. Major shock of my life was when Japanese colleagues and bosses started asking how my house search was going. (omg nangungumusta sila! XD) Then we chatted about my options, they gave their opinion as well as tips. And this was during work hours, mind you, not during nomikai. Then during work hours colleagues and I would chat, other colleagues would also pitch in and join the conversation. And conversations would be happening throughout the workplace, work and non-work discussions. Really good “ba” smile emoticon Then last night I…