It's CNY eve today and I am blogging in the office..As I stepped in to the office, all non-chinese colleagues were wondering why am I here..aren't I suppose to be at home, busy with CNY preparations..well, I told them I didn't take leave today so I am here, working..
Later I found out why some chinese colleagues went 'missing'..and guessed what, they were informed by HR manager that all Chinese staffs are allowed to get a day off today!!! We (accounts department were not informed) were kinda frustrated..and according to company policy, each staff is allowed to get this special privilege once..so for last Christmas, I went off early (1 hour earlier) so by right, I gotta stay back till 1pm and not allowed to go off early..but permission was given by HR manager that I can go back..so I just did what I was told..hehe
Another thing, those non-Chinese colleagues asked why I celebrate CNY? Am I Chinese?..huh? Why can't I?..I am 100% Chinese..though I am a Christian, but that doesn't mean I can't celebrate CNY..It's a festival celebrated by Chinese mar..just that the way we Christians celebrate is different from non-Christians..It's a time for gathering and fellowship with our loved ones..sigh...
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