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Tuesday, October 07, 2008 { 7:30 AM }

It's been 4 weeks since I've started work now. And as much as I like working and being busy, I can't help but feel that my everyday work life (thus far) is reminiscent of 'The Devil Wears Prada' in many ways. My lady boss is SO similar to Miranda Priestly that it really is quite scary.

I am a slave to my work, I love it and yet I can't help but be scared by it. The she-devil is demanding, impatient and a perfectionist, much to our detriment. She needs papers to be in immaculate condition, not ink blotches, no folded edges, no untidy chops, no unnecessary post it reminders. Upon submissions, documents have to be arranged in order, neatly paper clipped (sometimes stapled, depending on what documents) and placed in a neat pile on her desk. She signs with a particular black pen, that HAS to be available at your table at ALL times. When she calls, you RUN, don't take you sweet time walking.. RUN like your job depended on it. Red ink can only be used to write bill numbers. Always remember to change the footer for ease of reference. Never be late for work, and if you have to call to inform the staff. Triple/Quadruple check your work before submitting. Big paper clips should be separated from the small ones. No iPods (or at least don't let her see you using one) and no gum. Remember to keep tabs on ALL your personal files, do not leave them rusty and dusty on shelves.

I can go on forever...

Despite all these minor scratches, she really is very sharp when it comes to checking drafts, spotting the missing semi colon or the uneven spacing between paragraphs. She is amazing at her work and I am truly in awe of her capabilities, of which I have heard so much about and personally gotten to see first hand.

People say that you learn from the strict and the tough. I just hope I'll be able to hold out, just like Andie Sachs did, before I suffer from overburn.

I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job, I love my job

Three weeks ago, I said this with great enthusiasm and excitement, now I chant this as much as I can to tell myself that I love my job.