Validation, Baby.

Validation

First things first. I got promoted! Woohoo! I can't describe the feeling at the moment. I've gone from a graduate to an analyst which happens automatically as you complete one year of work. But my first promotion, which i had to work for is to go from analyst to senior analyst. So now I'm a senior analyst!

It's my first promotion and it feels fantastic. There was some minor controversy over my promotion as they left me off the promotions list. My heart sank. However, I was reassured that it was an admin error and they made a special announcement to correct that. I tell you right now, it was one of the lowest points in my life.

For me it was more relief than anything when they told me. I've kinda known for a while that I was getting promoted, so its not a shock to the system. When I heard those words "You've been promoted", a wave of relief and emotion hit me. I just can't explain the feeling. It was more validation, of everything I've worked for in the past 2.5 years in my job.

All those hours I stayed back in the office, late at night finishing those projects. Checking the emails on the weekend. Helping out wherever I was needed. Going from knowing jack squat to becoming an expert in certain areas. You know your good at your job, when you can clearly explain things to people that are new to the job. When you can answer every question because you've been through it. From all the praises and criticisms that people heaped on me leading up to it, its been worth it.

I was always confident in my ability and in the last 12 months, its taken a phenemonal leap. I feel like I accelerated quite quickly in the last 6 months, and my confidence is higher than ever before. Not only do I feel like I'm capable but other people believe that I'm capable. And I'm recognised for my ability now.

Validation, baby. That's all I can say.

I'm facebooking, goodlooking!

Is the whole world on Facebook now? I discovered Facebook two weeks ago, and its so addictive. What is facebook? It's similar to Myspace, LinkedIn and Friendster, and Bebo. Still no idea! Well its social networking via the internet.

Facebook or Myspace gives you your own space on the internet. Kinda like this blog. What is good about it, is that it allows you to connect to other people. You can customise your page, add friends and share pictures and lists.

Most importantly, its allows you to see who your friends friends are! That is the key factor for me. The excitement of saying "you know that person too?!" I'd better add him. It's all about discovering who is connected to who. When I first joined facebook, I spent two whole nights "facebooking" - going through my friend's lists and adding in everyone I knew. In two days, I had added 75 friends!

I honestly believe that Facebook has overtaken Myspace. In fact, I dont even look at my own Myspace anymore! I log onto facebook two or three times a day. It's so easy to share photos and provide comments on other people's photos.

Facebook is the future. Make sure you jump on board!

I'm out like facebooking,

DJ Ho.