Liverpool can still win the Champion League

Sehari sesudah match Liverpool v Chelski, 5 orang (semua fan Manure) email gambar ni kat aku. Memang lahanat.

p/s: kelakar gak sebenarnya. ha ha.

Minggu mendebarkan dunia bolasepak

....bukan UCL tapi team Liga M. Memang jahanam sebab result, Liv 1 - 3 Chelski. Tapi nasib baik la Liverpool yang kalah 3-1. Kalau Kelantan yang kalah 3-1 jadi padang polo la Stadium Sultan Mohamed ke-IV tu.

Ini bukan gambar di Anfield.

Abe Halim, yang ganas sungguh.

"Watch out abe Halim, kawe cari mu."
Laki Rita bengang diserang dan dipijak.

Ain't No Traffic Jam on Fridays

Since I wrote about recession a month ago, the conditions are really getting much worst since then. Now we are in the first quarter of 2009 and the condition has become less than wonderful. Two of my neighboring factory are in deep shit. So going to work on Fridays at much ease now, no more hectic traffic along the way.

One of the contract manufacturer are still in negotiation for manufacturing contract, if they don't receive any contract soon, they are on the verge of shutting down their operation...gila ahhh. Just imagine, at peak of their income, they gave out 5-6 month bonus to their employees. Now, struggling to survive. Contract manufacturers are suffering the most this time round. They depend a lot from the main manufacturer/firm. Alas, even the main manufacturer now collapsed. Intel, Dell, Sony, Qimonda, Seagate...all in the list. Expect more workers to be released in near future. Thousands. And hearing the 2nd stimulus package...I can only....ha ha. Wtf...is this for real?

A little update, we just moved to our own home. My back are aching like hell due to excessive painting and furniture arrangement.Tu pon ada yang tolong. Kalau tak, I am dead....And for the past few weeks, I've been drowned by work at office, seminars, exhibition, presentation etc etc. Plus, to prepare our new home.

With the new fiscal year coming up next month, my boss already lined up the new KPI. I've been assigned to a new task. Well, I am not really surprised because from time to time he have telling me about efficient operation and all and ask me to study this and that. I am always comfortable with innovation and development, so this transition will be a daunting task, moving away from my comfort zone (for this, I always bear in mind that even Gerrard need to play at left side of midfield...bole tak gua compare dengan Gerrard...ha ha).

So after seeing the KPI draft, what I need to do next is, digging deep from Google for courses/seminars/infos. Tanpa Google, sapa lah aku :). "We are moving from productive operation to efficient operation," that's what I heard. The bright side of it, I explore new things. Takdela bosan sangat, and during this trying time...it's good to have assignments. ;)

Ok then, I want to continue bashing the Manure fans. Until next time. Macam Hazrey cakap, tunggu blog berabuk baru nak update. ha ha.

p/s: nombor-nombor cantik, 4-0, 4-1, 5-0

Recession

A friend just visited me hours ago. We were once in the same company. He is still with that company. 2 years ago, when I left that company, it already started to show bad signs. The moment American investor bought that company, I just thought nothing good will come out from that. Remember the yankees?

Anyway, because of the recession, that company almost crumble to the ground. They released 5 managers. 2 Directors. Countless engineers, technicians. All follow the same route. Some I know, some newly joined, loyal employee, etc.

My friend still hang on to his position until god knows for how long. Hearing what he told me, my feelings were mixed. Relief, sad, grateful, shock...all at the same time. For a moment, I just don't know how to respond except for words of encouragement of course. He told me there will be a second wave in the near future. More people will be released.

The company opted for retrenchment to cut down the operation cost. The bright side of it, they will pay the compensation. A month salary for a year service plus the notice period compensations as the company will have you leave the company on the spot. (yes...immediately & there will be guards escorting you to the door). Compared to VSS, you don't really have any choice. 1 year of service = 1 month salary. 10 years of service = 10 months salary. The downside of it, it's hard to get a job nowadays. More companies are struggling to stay afloat. Companies out there are cautious. Even companies that are doing fine stop hiring people. But more potential employees are expected to flood the market.

Retrenchment can be devastating for so many reasons. You loss your income, especially if u are the bread winner. Then there will be the fear about financial future. Often what is more frightening is the loss of 'self' which accompanies retrenchment. Those people just need more support from families & friends, I guess.

Me? I just feel more and more grateful. My life. My job. My wife, she's my rock.

Football vs Politic

- Keane moved back to Spurs after 6 months struggle at Anfield.
- Keane is a Liverpool boyhood fan.
- Reported £16 million transfer fees back to Spurs.
- NOBODY from Liverpool follow him to Spurs.
- What Keano told us:
"It proved not to be the right move for me."
"I know some Spurs fans will feel I let them down by leaving but I can assure them I shall be giving my all for this club – this club has terrific fans and I want to repay them for all their support."

Keane: Tempat jatuh lagi dikenang. Inikan pula White Hart Lane.
Note to Berba, now that u turn berbal at Man U, why don't u follow me lorrr...

- talk about short spell, the only person who can rival Keane is.....tarraaaaa....Dato Nasa.
- A few days in the PKR camp.
- Anwa former campus mate or (boy)friend.
- Undisclosed transfer fee, but rumors saying... in the region of RM10mil
- 3 Pakatan Rakyat's ADUN follow him to BN.
- What Dato Nasa told us:
"It proved not to be the right move for me."
"I felt like betraying the Bota voters. I don't want to let them down by leaving UMNO. I want to repay for all their (voters) support."

Sadly no picture available for Dato Nasa, bcos I am quite
concern about our politician lack of sense of humor. kihkihkihkih.

p/s: dear Mr. Babat, I know you are expecting the 'babi' story. Terlalu bangang & offensive utk dibaca di sini. Jadi aku replace dengan entry ni :). Entry ni pun bole tahan bahlul jugak.