how's first week of work?

hello hello! it's the weekend, and not having to wake up at 630am is pure bliss.

the first week of work felt like i was thrown into the deep end of the pool when i only know how to tread water. work was really intense as my fellow colleague in the department was on emergency leave for 3.5 days so i had to assume much responsibility where screwups involved money and stockouts (which is like the corporate highway to hell) it's mentally draining to be on high alert mode.

corporate responsibilities aside, there is a generally contentment you feel after the end of such a week to realize you didnt drown or screwup too much. (i should really stop forgetting to attach files in my email) for me the work environment is really important, so i really like the company's open door policy and it helped greatly that i get along well with my boss and colleagues.

working with a female boss made me realize once again how it is not easy for a woman to manage both career and family. its really beyond my understanding how you can maintain a family when you get to work in the morning and knock off late at night. it makes me wonder should i respect them? to have both a career and a family... is that a good thing? or not?

i suppose it all boils down again to "you win some you lose some". and everyday, we fight to seek a balance. between work and play. passion and money. heart and mind. emotions and logic.

alright, that should be the last bit of work talk. off to enjoy the weekend!