Very hardworking.

Recently, two of my colleagues told me something very 'interesting'. L was complainng that he worked till very late every night because of this stupid client, blah blah blah. Even though sometimes he can't finish his work, he said he'll always make a point to leave office to avoid being the last one left.

My partner at work asked him why (because my partner likes to be alone in the office... he claims that it's easier to work when no one else is around, can focus more.)

L said: "You dare to stay alone in the office ah? Didn't you hear funny sounds?"
My partner shook his head.

WARNING: IF YOU ARE VERY SCARED OF 'THOSE THINGS'. I SUGGEST YOU STOP READING NOW.
(but then again, I think you'll be too curious to stop... up to you lah, I warned you already)


L told us that about 6 months ago (he just joined the company about a year), he was working late. Everyone has left. When he was about to leave (shutting down his computer and all), he heard someone typing on the keyboard. He KNEW no one was in the office because he had to switch off all the lights in the company. So, curious, he followed the sound and came to my department. The whole office was dark but the typing sound continues (somemore, he said there were a lot of space bar and backspace sounds).

HE NEVER STAY LATE TILL ALONE ANYMORE AFTER THAT.

S has been working here for ages (she's with my company for about 10 years). She said she occasionally hears that. But she said whenever she hears that, she'll take the 'hint' and quickly leave.

Two weeks ago, she was the last one left in the office (about 2am). She had to rush out something and was quite frustrated about some costings. Then, she hears the keyboard sound again. Because she still hasn't finished her work yet and was really frustrated, so she continued to stay on.

She said she was ok with the sound at that time. All she felt was that the sound was super irritating, that's all. She wasn't scared. Maybe used to it. However, that 'thing' did something after that which caused her to immediately packed her bags and left.


Below is what she told me. IF YOU KNOW YOU'LL BE SCARED, PLEASE STOP READING NOW.


She said, suddenly, the keyboard sounds stopped. Then, the 'fella' came near her. From behind her ear, this is what he (guy's voice) said to her: "Eh, tomorrow holiday ah?"

That was a Wednesday. The next day was NOT a holiday.




WHAT I HAVE LEARNT THROUGH THIS:
1) It's ok to be very hardworking. But don't be too hardworking.
2) Even ghosts long for a holiday after a hard day's work.
3) The more you tell people to stop reading, the more they'll want to read it.


Comforting thought: He who is in us is greater that he who is in the world. Shalom.