Recently, i have started a new part-time job with a research company in Singapore. This job requires me to be extremely independent and vocal as i have to approach random strangers and ask them to spend 20 to 30 minutes of their time with me to do a survey. Currently, we are doing a survey for a local university which investigates racial harmony among the different social groups in Singapore.
As expected, this job is one of the toughest i have ever done. The amount of commitment you have to put in and the rejection you faced is something that will put off a weak-minded individual. This job does not pay me a basic salary though the incentives provided by completing one survey is quite attractive, in the $10+ region. However, the rejection is one that can get to you after a while. I went through some HDB flats today and managed to complete 6 surveys in around 3 hours. It was an incredibly mundane but interesting experience, the irony of this job.
I am constantly looking out for new opportunities due to my circumstances now. To be honest, sometimes, i just feel so tired but coming back home and realizing i have to work hard, i just keep on striving and striving and hopefully, one day will be able to reach the top of whatever industry i am going to venture into in the future.
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