Sensitized

Sorry for the slightly long absence... Been bloody busy at my unit. Have to juggle 2 roles until 1 guy comes back from his course at STC next week to take over the role of CQ 2 IC... Haiz. In the meantime, I love where I am and what I'm doing. I think I'm damn lucky to have gotten posted here. Seriously. It's close to my home. (Even though I have to stay in. Haiz...) The working hours are fairly regular (we finish usually at about 5-5.30pm). And finally. The people here are a fun bunch to work with. Never too serious to spoil the overall jovial mood in the office.

I realize that I have become rather 'sensitized' since being posted here. I have to learn to know what people around me want before they even mention it. As in. Anticipation. And you have to be deft enough not to offend anyone with your words or actions. I have yet to master the skill of getting close to the most important people in the department though I'm slowly learning... :P

Encounters: The 2 elderly males in green...
Anyway... Talking about being sensitized... I was at this food court near my house that just opened. I was eating. What it was is not important. What was more important was that I saw two elderly males sweeping and mopping the floor and wiping the food on the table and clearing the dishes. Here, we call them 'apeks'. They were in green and it kinda hit my heart where it pained most. This image of the elderly serving the young was incongruous to say the least. It saddened me thoroughly. I must admit. Before this, I always chose to ignore these images... my self-imposed apathy but now... haiz... I guess your environment can really change your life's perceptions and priorities. I'm not advocating anything or condoning anyone but the number of the elderly still in the work force beyond their retirement age is kinda alarming. And most of the time, they are made to do the menial jobs that youngsters like us refuse to do. Sigh. I think I shall do more housework from tomorrow onwards.