Blog Entry
Monday, April 10, 2006
Let me be a shining light for you
So many things happened in a day. It's really tough being in a hotel line. People usually say that if you are interested in a job, you will most likely stay on. I beg to differ. This is because there are so many factors that will affect your work performances rather than just interest alone. Take for example, the people. Yes, the colleagues I've met are nice people. But I get to see the ugly side of people too when work comes into the picture. I was not briefed on anything which means that I am unaware of what's going to happen, and the next moment, I was told to be at the lobby floor. You know how scary it can be when you are being thrown into this? Totally oblivious to everything. Because of this I got scolded by one staff. I think that particular staff hates me for don't know what reason. She keeps picking on me for no reason. I'll not go into that..but people are just faking to be nice at times or rather most of the time. Well, but on the whole, the people are nice and friendly. It seems so easy to get along with them. I'm thankful for such people cos they cheered me up when I was on the verge of breaking down. I felt terrible when that staff scolded me infront of customers. But these people were the ones that were so supportive of me and always guiding me gently. Just that one colleague spolit my day.
Harrassment is one of the major issues that people in hotels face. I don't know, but for me, I'll feel quite disturbed when customers just stare at you thinking that you are a sex object. To add, customers should not harrass us verbally too.
The drinks are really heavy. My arms are really all cramped now. And I was so careless that I spilled a drink infront of my superior. Mann!!!
Being in the hotel lounge is not just about serving but its about entertaining too. And I can't bring myself to entertain clients just now. Because I've observed for myself as to how some related to customers. They would simply go near to the customers, whisper into their ears, and verbally flirt with them. Ok, I should not be talking bad about people. But at the end of the day, I began to question myself if I'm really suited for this job. I'm interested in this job. But just as I'm interested, I'm also willing to give it up because there's simply too many things that's against my principles and against God. This is an environment that is so prone to temptations. It's only my first day of work and I'm being exposed to all these...Learning the art of flirting and seducing people? Learning to walk in a sexy manner and reveal to customers our assets? I don't think its God- glorifying at all.
I'll see how it goes this week and I'll come up with a decision.
So does interest means that you will stay on in a job? My answer is no.
posted by The voice within @
12:22 PM
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