Relationships Between You & Your Colleagues
For those that are in the know, I have been working at PerthWeb for nigh on a year (coming up in June).
The biggest change for me was definitely the full time hours, and the experience of delving into a whole new industry which I have had no previous (work) experience in.
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| PerthWeb - Web Design Studio |
Like with any industry, the lingo and work processes was daunting to say the least - but what made the transition easier was the help of my fellow workmates.
The work culture and level of support really is one of the most important factors in any organisation, and I feel that the hardworking yet at the same time chilled and relaxed environment really fosters a positive relationship among everyone in the office.
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| How I imagine I look with my office partner |
Although working in an industry where sitting at your desk and staring at dual monitor screens for hours is essential (and the norm, I might add), it still feels like a close community where strangely enough you don't feel alone or isolated at all.
And in true Meng fashion, I managed to meet someone in the office who also shared my interests in Dota 2. Needless to say we are the offices' new geek couple! He has really become a crutch to me - my endless questions and thirst for knowledge would have probably enraged someone less patient. I am truly grateful :)
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| My office lover and I on our way to TraVinh |
There is a moral to this little snippet of my life: your workmates/colleagues are essentially your new family. For those that work full time, you essentially spend more time with your colleagues than you do with your loved ones (this realization was a bit exasperating); so treat your workmates as your family. Be kind, be respectful, be helpful, and have fun whenever you can. Because nothing makes work more enjoyable than when you enjoy what you are doing, and having great people to work with.
