I once read a story about a man who had a lot of problems at work. However, when he goes back to his family every day, he said that he will leave all his troubles at the door. He metaphorically called it, hanging his problems at a trouble tree outside the door to his house. That story came back to mind yesterday because I was having a bad day at work. A system which falls under my responsibility will be launched come the new year. However, there are many issues pertaining this system and since it's going to affect everyone at work, I can expect a lot of calls as a result of people having problems with it. The problem is that I don't think I'll be able to deal with all the requests, all the problems that need solving and the zilion things that needs to be done. These things take time and some people just cannot and will not understand it. Sometimes, it is good to put yourself in other people's shoes and try to look things from their perspectives. Being a service provider gives a totally outlook on how to deal with people on various issues and matters. However, it's just that lately I see the IT service providers are being perceived as those causing for high costs in a company's expenditure. I just want to see a company operate just one hour without any computer, network, phone, email. Nothing. Just paper and pen. See how long they can last.
Anyway, I'm ranting off the topic. What I want to say is that, even though after a bad and hectic day at work, we shouldn't bring those problems back home to our family. Our problems do not belong with our family. Yesterday, I was racing at high speed from the office to home with the music blaring loud on the car speakers. But it was when I saw Haziq, smiling and laughing with my wife, only then I can also smile and feel relaxed. A child can have such a strong effect on us. The problems as though melted away for the moment. Whatever it is, problems will also be present in our lives. Only a dead person doesn't have problems, well perhaps a different set of problems, depending on your beliefs. :)
Off to watch ALIAS now.
PS: The family in KL is having a celebration dinner at PJ Hilton for Ucop's success. I recalled going there when I was younger. Maybe one day, it will be easier for us in Kerteh here to join in such occassions.