The Colorful Work World
Ch. 156 Silaturahmi

“Huh, failed again ya” said I in front of my computer screen.

A few days after the break from the trip to Jogja, I finally returned to look for work again. Still with the same results, many applications were sent, but there was no reply. There are also applications that are rejected, there are also some that get to the interview session, but in the end they cannot also. Each company has a different time in replying to the accepted cover letter.

At recess, I started to remember my coworkers at work earlier. There was when I was a teacher and when I was a programmer. There is a significant difference between the two workplaces. From the number of coworkers to the environmental conditions are very much different. Perhaps demographic differences also affect that.

When I was working as a programmer, not much communication happened. We only say hello in the morning, greet colleagues with the words ‘good morning’. Occasionally talk at lunch and worship. Apart from that, everyone was busy with their work. Rarely do I talk about their personal problems that have nothing to do with the office. The office atmosphere in Tangerang is automatically quieter and quieter.

This is what caused when I came out of Elektronik Jaya. Almost my relationship with a coworker there broke up completely. We did not exchange news about each other's condition. It's like a stranger. But sometimes I contact them if there is a certain holiday. Because not everyone there has the same trust as me.

Unlike a coworker when teaching as a teacher. Because his workplace is close to where I live today, I still had time to take time to visit the workplace. They also openly accepted my arrival there. Though there just to dream and ngerecokin their work, hehehe.

Especially to Mr. Dani, we were still in contact after I stopped being a teacher there. Although most only contain the condition of the laptop that is being serviced. But besides that, I often stop by their office to just chat and just joke. Although the duration of the conversation is not as long as if I talk to my friends, at least is a month several times the friendship to their place.

In contrast to my office in Tangerang, I never stopped by there again after getting a work experience letter. Because I think it's no longer my business to go visit them. Coupled with the distance of the trip that took two hours to travel made me undo the intention.

Because I believe, that friendship will connect sustenance. It can also be a double-edged sword. If we are in touch too often, when do we have time to take care of ourselves and our families? Both of these are very important in my opinion. Whatever we like, we hang out and go to talk to other people. There must be a time when we want to be silent to think about some things and focus more on our own family.

In addition to my co-workers, there are also friends I never broke up with. That is with friends in C city, most of them come from the same High School as me. It just so happens that they are all still in C City on weekends because there are still families living here. Even though they work out of town, there is no way they do not take the time at least once a month to stop by to visit parents. Except for those who do work a long way and can only stop by one year twice. During the semester break and the Lebaran holiday.

Once I talk to them, it can be from 7pm to one in the morning. Especially if our conversation is getting hot. The longer we sit together to continue our conversation. But this activity is not routine. At least we do it once a month. Because if too often, worry will appear that feels bored. This is what should be avoided.

Humans are not created similar to each other, even twins must have differences. Don't exaggerate if there's something different about us. The only thing we can do is give advice when their differences are too far apart from the existing norms of trust. The rest? that's his business with the creator. Man has no right to judge. Do not let us be the people who want to wrong others.

Unfortunately my friends at SD, Junior High, and college have mostly lost contact. Sometimes I send DM to them through Lamagram. But there was no intense communication like I did with these High School friends.

Coincidentally we were also all from the same exkul.so we were familiar than ordinary friends. He said many friends are better. But if you are comfortable with the current circle of friends, there is no need for me to force myself to make new friends.

I could have been trapped when I met someone new. It takes a long time to judge someone. If we become friends with a perfumer, we will also taste the fragrance. If you are friends with an oilman, it will be oil splashed. As much as possible try to have a good and positive friendship environment so that most likely we can be a better person.

"Old time ngak meet, try ajakin on gathering. " I said when I was done contemplating my circle of friends at this time.

Immediately I sent a message to the group chat about this agenda. Usually I send out an offer for a meet up a few days in advance. Most anti I make impromptu shows.

During the pandemic yesterday, we usually did a zoom meeting. Meeting online. But because now the situation has begun to normal, we began to often hold meetings offline again. Surely my friend like Neighbor would be hard to follow because he lives out of town. Hopefully we can still establish relationships even though the distance separates us.

Usually I start the discourse for meetings, then we look for the right time so that everyone can come along. Hopefully, the meeting up this time can go well.

What about you guys? How often do you hang out with your friends? Do not forget to always do good and establish a friendship rope.

*Connected*