It's my second day at work and I'm coping thus far. I was presented with my entire work scope just this morning and I felt like fainting. It's thrice as much work compared to my former workplace. A little part of me feels like regretting my decision to leave my comfy job but I guess this is where the rubber meets the road. Work expertise: how capable am I to handle corporate training, content development, operations work and administrative duties and invoicing.
Yesterday I helped out at one corporate customer service training for bankers at a posh hotel thus far. Can't believe that I'll be conducting the training myself in front of working executives soon. Tomorrow am meeting a client with my acting manager; bless him. He's a sweet guy, but I really have trouble understanding his English. He always mumbling. Lord help me... or him. Jesus, I'm trusting you that the meeting will go well tomorrow.
As I'm typing this blog entry, I'm uploading pictures on facebook. I'm so thankful that the electricity is back on, after two blackouts lasting for 10 min each, barely 15 mins ago. Lisa and Carnizara brought me to a bar called Epo last night to watch the UEFA football match between Lyon (France) and Bayern (Germany). Lisa is German, so naturally she would root for the German team. Another intern, called Romaine, who is French was rooting for Lyon because that's where he came from. Interestingly enough, Romaine was the marketing intern working for Capital Group Ghana and he was staying in my room! lol...Am quite relieved to know that someone had previously survived well for 1 year with my present living conditions.
The office after 6pm is pleasant. Like a library. I was finally assigned my work station this morning. It's right at the back of the office, directly underneath the erratic air-con that keeps switching off periodically (I have to keep switching it on every time). For the first time after such a long time, I finally ate my lunch leftovers for dinner. Some sort of Ghanain dish which flavor reminds me of Briyani rice and fried chicken. Surprisingly I'm not as hungry as I was in Singapore. I'm perfectly contented with eating a green apple and a banana for breakfast and dinner respectively. Lunch is now my heaviest meal.
Am feeling excited yet scared... cuz my first business trip out of Accra for a corporate training in supervisory skills is round the corner. It'll be my first time to a gold mine! A GOLD MINE! Honestly I'm curious. I was tasked to prepare the content (loads of powerpoint- they are mad on slides.) But whatever it is, I'm here to take instruction. Just continue to keep me in your prayers and pray that I'm given enough time to pick up and learn the ropes here.
Will be meeting more interns in the upcoming weeks. God help me socialize and learn how to take the Trou Trou (Van: only form of transport which seats 15 people, no air-con) and no external signs that show the bus route - you just have to go figure and guess. I must really learn soon, or else I will really be a hermit. Jesus, help me and give me the courage in walking the busy streets at circle that are only dimly lit with torch lights of various little stands selling all sorts of products. Keep me safe Lord. You are my Hiding Place. I'm glad to say I've survived another day. There's always more than enough grace for the day. =)
