Well, big changes are occurring. First off, I didn't get transferred to the International BD (Business Development) Dep't of the new company as I expected. It seems that the person running that division (CEO's wife) thinks I don't have enough experience for that (this is the PC version). Instead, I am to belong to a different company in the group: Contract Sales, which means we do BD with pharmaceutical companies and show them how we can be their Medical Representatives for them in Japan. That sounds exciting! I had the meeting/interview on Friday, and they liked me so much that they decided I should start July 1st. That will cause some "problems" (good problems) because the current company is just starting to need my English again, after a very very long break (not English lessons, but actual English assistance for their work).
The downside of all this is my commuting time will go from 30' to 60'. I have to get up earlier, and leave earlier. Work starts at 9am, but the president and some of the other bosses liked my interview so much and my thoughts on business, as well as my "work mind" that they thought it might be good for me to join in the "asa kai", or morning meeting which starts at 8:20 am. That means to get there I need to leave here just after 7am, instead of the usual 8:20. Ugh.
I cancelled my gym membership in my hood and got a new membership at a bigger gym (different co.) at the Gotanda station where I will be working. I also chose "full regular membership" instead of just "night" as it allows me to go in every day of the week during all working hours, and not just Mon-Fri night after 6:30pm as my current gym offers. The price is more expensive, though. I added on a personal rental locker, and towel service, as well as an option to be able to go to any Tipness (gym name) in Tokyo if I want. Megumi pushed for that because she really wants me to come to her Tipness at her station (same place as my current gym), and be her personal trainer one day a week. She was really happy, and if spending $10 extra a month will make her that happy, it's an excellent way to spend money. Money in exchange for happiness of someone else. Also, regarding the "full regular membership" if I want (it might be tough), I could go in very early, start a 7:15 yoga class (have to leave home about 6am for that... NOOOO!!!!), be done by 8am, have a FAST shower and go to work. Breakfast would be a problem.
I also went to the skin doctor clinic today, just popped in. I had the doctor look at my very itchy scalp. It has been really itchy for about 5-6 months. I think it might be do to the overheating I do at the office every day. He agreed it was quite red, and gave me two types of medicine so I hope that helps. I have to go back in two weeks to let him look at that again. Cost of the doctor's visit: $12. Cost of the medicine: $12. Not expensive at all, especially for a private clinic. I didn't even have to wait more than about 15 minutes, and it was on a Sunday morning, to boot!
That's MY update. I'm hungry, and kind of hungover today because I went out last night with an emerald hunter/jewellery artist and we had a fantastic time talking, drinking and eating at a Spanish bar. Three Spanish beer and sharing two carafe of Spanish white wine did me in. No vomiting, though, just queasy and a pounding headache. I'm glad today was cool at 26-27C. So I need to eat dinner now, then have a shower and get ready for work tomorrow. I sure hope that they let me go from July, and don't keep me there until August. I want to move on to the next challenge.
I love you!
Cam
