disappointed

It was really disappointing.

Well, I was been waiting for this particular reply for weeks, about almost three weeks, since I last agreed on the offer. But I was later informed few days later that the offer is pending approval and the HR will get back to me the following week. I wasn't particular fussy then, as I was still struggling with my own stuff, so I did not persist further. But one week after another, there is no update at all.

Then finally, I send another reminded the HR on the status update, as the agreed date is getting nearer and I might need to do some preparation ahead, as I am only left with two days. Sadly, still no reply and I finally pick up the phone and call her yesterday. Luckily manage to get her (I was wondering is she's on long leave that she did not manage to read my mail). But the reply I received is quite disappointing.

What I am very disappointed at is not because the offer is still pending approval, but the fact that the HR did not bother to update me at all. Imagine what would have happened, if I just turn up on the agreed date, and having to turn me away on the spot. I hold verbal agreement the same level as black and white agreement, but now I realized that nobody do so here. And sad to know that this pending of approval may even backfire the offer as top management has not even given greenlight on the budget or resource allocation.

And adding to another disappointment is my hunter is actually one step behind me. Maybe I should not count on her too much either as I had never asked her in depth on what is her coverage for me.

Anyway, all these makes me think twice having to work together with this company.

Saw two interesting quotes today. And hopefully, for those who are facing disappointments as I do can get some perks for the day.

"It's better to know and be disappointed, then to never know and always wonder"

"Disappointments are just God's way of saying "I've got something better." So be patient, have faith and live your life"