On the other hand, the night owls I know are doing quite well in their own right. The others are corporate slaves, making just enough - but not enough. There’s a couple of early bird-friends of mine who are raking it in. So, may I ask, does the early bird always get the worm? If I look at everyone I know, the answer is no. In fact, I am making a very decent living. I am working my ass off to make a living. So, I am quite offended when some people say “Andrew? He’s jobless.” or “Sarap ng buhay ni Andrew, walang trabaho.” (rough translation: Andrew’s life is great, he doesn’t need to work) Maybe their idea of having a job is sitting on a chair 8 hours straight and earning a measly salary, but I beg to differ. And it’s not like they’re there only to chat, they’re actually working. Most of my friends are night owls just like me. And I noticed, hey, I guess I’m not alone. I use Yahoo! Messenger to chat with all my online friends and colleagues. I guess that’s why now I’m happier doing what I do, in the comfort of my own home office. I found the corporate environment too uncomfortable. As the lead web designer of the company, I extended my work hours at home, where I can think better. In the afternoon, we took frequent cigarette breaks (or yosi breaks) in the carpark, yet again a period of fruitlessness. The real action usually starts at 1030, when the caffeine kicks in and clients start calling in. Some are dozing off face down on their desks, some lounging around with a cup of coffee, some checking emails, generally an unproductive atmosphere. Can the 9-5 people actually say that? During the days when I did have a normal job, I noticed how miserable we all were in the office at 9AM. Do I feel bad about it? No! I feel more energized late in the day and I get more work done without interruption. What has irked me ever since is how early risers are so smug about what time they wake up. Thanks mostly to my forward-thinking relatives who believe that waking early is the key to success in life and staying up late is the root of all evil. I’ve been given a hard time practically all my adult life for sleeping late at night.
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