Making Hard Choices

There are times when we are placed into tight spots in the workplace. This may be either choosing which CSR Program to sponsor and our decisions and reasoning are torn apart due to the limited budget. However I learn that in life, we can't move on without making choices.

1. Sometimes We Need To Choose 
In PR, there are certain CSR programs that deserved to be sponsored. In making choices, we need to see how big of an impact can that CSR give to the intended community? We are sometimes tempted to choose something that has less sponsorship value to conserve what is left of our budget. But then we need to think about how can the greater public benefit from it. Is it worth it?

2. Bringer of sad news
At times, people will call in and ask if we are able to sponsor or collaborate certain CSR programs. There are times we need to say NO. How can we help others if we can't help ourself. 

I admit, it is hard being a PR officer. Sometimes we need to turn away those that need our help. However, we must not be discourage and keep on going. Sometimes we can turn them to other places for help. There is always a solution. 

What do you mean I gotta talk to more people?

Dear Friends, 

It has been one month into my internship and I must say, I definitely learned a lot of deal here in the industry. I have to keep telling myself that this is the REAL WORLD. Work pressure and stress definitely creeps up to you by now. 

First and foremost, I am an introvert. I can definitely speak up on matters that are important and interest me (which is by now are cars, cats and food). If you get to know me more, you'd notice that I like to be alone and not talk much most of the time. Speaking to strangers scares me, MOST of the time. 

                                                   (You mean I gotta talk to strangers?)

My boss at my internship posting here loves to see me try talk to strangers cause she say it helps me in this REAL WORLD. It starts with phone call conversations and slowly face to face. Aside from writing press-releases, prepping media kit, designing and planning, I have to admit, conversing with people in general is not my forte. (Especially ones with strong personality) 

(Can Mr Whiskers just stay under the desk today? You can talk to the humanz)

Somehow after a month in, I gotta say I have more confidence in speaking and coming out of my cocoon of blankets to speak to strangers. Gotta thank my supervisor, Miss Angelyna for pushing me out of my comfort zone. Slowly but surely. 

If you can relate to me, here's to you:

May the odds be in our favour

Alan Zechariah Gian

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Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communications (Public Relations)

Intern at Interhill Group