Today's Anxiety

Well, it’s quite a rough day today. The Big Bosses (Boss Z and Boss B) in New York called up my Boss (Boss J) here in Phnom Penh.
They want to ensure we will ship on 5/31 for our USA orders. How can it possibly be???? It’s already 5/29.

We had been reminded through out the 2008 season production to be very careful in accepting very rush order. It is very
unfortunate we keep on falling on the same trap. Because we are ‘’the factory’’ of ‘’the owner’’ - any order thrown at us either
regular lead time or rush orders, we don’t have any choice but to accept it. Please don’t get me wrong, us I know it is also
fortunate to be in this situation as we are the priority in giving orders.

Right now, we are on the unfortunate side. They might cancel my OP orders as we will not able to ship on 5/31. Aside from feeling
useless, I pity my Boss J as he is the one receiving all the rants of Boss Z and Boss B. I am not too close to Boss J so I cannot do
anything to console him.

Aside from this OP order problem, Phnom Penh factory is in a fearful situation. We have been hearing reports that the company is suffering
from a big loss. If the 2007 season production gained millions of dollar, now the situation is opposite, the company is losing. I only heard
it thru my Boss J as I didn’t see any financial statements. We are now under scrutiny of TWN, CHN and NY.

Anxiety is creeping amongst Filipino colleagues. We already started to love this company. We already adjusted with people we are working with.
There are four ethnicities existing in this factory - The Khmer or Cambodian people, The Chinese, The Filipino and The Taiwanese. On everyday basis,
miscommunication is always a problem and cultural differences is also a factor. But as you work everyday with each other, you developed the sense of
understanding and respect. Joking around and easiness is more visible compared a year ago.

Right now, all we can do is to pray. Whatever will be the decision of The Big Bosses, hopefully it will be for the best of the majority. Well, I know for
a fact that this is a business and not charitable institution. May we all survive this problem with flying colors. May we all continue to pursue our dreams
for our families and our selves. May we continue to aim high without the fear of a sudden fall.

May GOD bless this factory.