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Arcadis Philippines

  • 500 - 1,000 employees

Alexis Pantaleon

7.05 AM

My smartphone’s alarm clock has been buzzing in the last 20 minutes, and I might have been pressing the snooze button many times already. I got up, took a shower, and head of to work.

7.50 AM

I arrived to work and make my way up to our office while checking in if I had booked a desk for the entire day.

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Our new office has recently achieved a LEED Gold Certification! And what I like about our new office are the lockers. This is one initiative of the office to maintain a clear desk for everyone.

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8.00 AM

I start to check on the to-do list that I prepared yesterday. After a while, I start working with the emails I have received. I am expecting calls from the client today and a few scheduled meetings.

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10.15 AM

After having a short coffee break and enjoying my snack in our pantry, I continue with my tasks for this morning.

12.00 PM

My colleagues and I enjoyed our lunch. It is convenient to bring your own lunch because it saves time rather than going out for lunch. Saving time means having to maximize and enjoy your lunch break.

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Should one of my colleagues celebrate a birthday, the whole team will either go out for lunch or order food for everyone to celebrate.

1.30 PM

Site visits are a regular in my line of work. I am part of a team that provides full QS services to a high-rise residential project. Our project also has an office tower and a performing arts theater—how incredible, right?

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I am a coffee person, and this is also a breather from work. By this time, I am simultaneously recollecting my thoughts and prepare a game plan until the end of the day.

4:45 PM

I start to plan for tomorrow’s work and make a new to-do list. This list includes scheduled meetings and deadlines that the Client is expecting. I also include some items that are relevant for the entire week so that I will be able to cross them out before the deadlines.

I find it handy to plan and make a time-blocking scheme for the entire week so that I know where (or what) deliverables should I prioritize.

5:00 PM

I tapped my ID in the booking system to check out and release my booked desk for the day.

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If it’s a Friday, I might join my colleagues for a night out with dinner and a few catching-up conversations. This is a great closer for the week and a reward to us after 5 days of working.

6:00 PM

I got home and took a shower. Once done, I’ll have my dinner and prepare a packed lunch for tomorrow.

9:00 PM

All I want to do now is to lay on my bed while I recharge. I browse my social media accounts and read the news thru the internet. The evening, for me, is the best time to rid myself out of stress and pressure from today.