The first thing I noticed when I participated in the first meeting in my PR company as a intern, was the lack of respect given to our boss. I was surprised, but it wasn't hard to find the reason - he's shockingly disorganised and seems to live in the world of his own. While everyone is stressed and rushing projects, he's spring cleaning. I suspect that adds to the stressful atmosphere here. You could be frantically rushing a PR proposal for one of Hong Kong's biggest clothing lines, while the boss is writing, "Mind you Head," decorating the sign with lively cartoons. I kid you not.

But him living in the world of his own is relatively harmless - the thing which has led to a lack of respect shown to him? He simply gives out the wrong information...consistently. You look him in the eye and ask where an event will take place, he'll give you an answer, but you'd be dicing with death if you didn't double check the information. Lesser colleagues have found themselves on the wrong side of HK Island because they trusted his information unquestioningly.

However, as with everything, there is a bright side to it all. As an intern working here, I've learnt the importance of integrity (I mean, mate - this is a public relations firm, if we're not accountable, we may as well change profession.) And the importance of double checking every information that gets given to me, or at least finding someone accountable for giving me that information. A little work now would save headache and bursting blood pressure in the future. The situation may be bad, so at least learn something from it.

It's enough work simply following the many tasks delegated to me, without having to double check information as well. But I guess that's all part and parcel of being a humble intern. You learn skills that you can take with you no matter what industry you chose to work in for the future.