Letter of the week

JOB EXPERIENCE I worked as a temporary staff member at a bank during the five-month holiday from university. I liked having the experience. It helped me learn patience and responsibility. At first I thought that I couldn't do it, but I tried to adjust so that I could work with my colleagues, senior managers and support staff. I didn't believe that I could work there for four months, but I'll finish working there next month already. I'm proud of myself. Nothing is too difficult if you pay attention to it. Kanthida Amnuaychailert, Bangkok I'm glad to hear that young people still take jobs during their holidays, Kanthida. There's a lot that you can learn on the job that you just can't learn in a classroom. You've learned that for yourself. You also learned how fast time can fly and that you can be good at something you never expected to excel at. Great work. — Editor

 

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MISTAKES WERE MADE

Last semester I studied “creative copy.” I understood it well and knew that I liked the subject very much. I expected that I would get a good grade, so I tried very hard.

One day before the test, I planned to do the example exam. I didn't sleep that night. I read and read many times, but when it was exam time, I could not think of words to write. I could not do the exam and failed the subject.

This situation taught me to love myself more, try to balance my life, to not over-stress about the exam and know when to stop and rest when it's time.

I won't make the same mistakes again.

Pensinee Fuangfoowongrhat,
Bangkok

Well, Pensinee, you've learned a valuable lesson — one that I've often encouraged people to take to heart. You can't spend all your time studying, and forget to take care of yourself. That's especially important the night before a test. You need to balance your study time with the other things you need to do: rest, eat properly, sleep and exercise. I hope you take this experience to heart and have better luck next time. — Editor

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LATE STARTER

I always get in trouble with my friends and family because I take too long to get ready to go out. It seems like no matter what it is — going to school, going out to dinner, going to the mall — I'm always the last person to be ready to go. It frustrates my father the most.

The problem is that I don't realise that it's taking me longer. And if I try to hurry, I always end up forgetting something. Then I end up being angry at the people who were rushing me.

It's very frustrating.

Sittichai Aumphiphat,
Bangkok

I know exactly how you feel, Sittichai. I'm the same way. As long as I can remember I'm always the last person ready to go. I hate being rushed, and I always forget something when I am. I'm still bad about it. The only thing I've come up with to help is making sure to get myself organised early and to start getting ready well in advance of everybody else. I have to admit that this doesn't always work for me though. Good luck, and if you figure out a system that works better than mine, please let me know. — Editor

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