I am on the brink of heart attack now! It is devastating to know that I will not be enrolled into any institution to further my studies anytime soon. Regrettably, I had flittered precious time away doing ABSOLUTELY nothing during the past decade. At 25, I have nothing with me - no savings, no education and no support.
Come April, I will be back to camp for ICT ! In the midst of completing my ICT, I will be seeking employment in F&B outlets to regain my financial power and to save up as much as possible. In the mean time, I will not think too much and focus on my fitness.
MY PLAN for this year is to earn as much as possible and then try to apply for a diploma course (engineering course) in SIM by October 2014 or April 2015.
If the application for SIM in October 2014 is not successful, I will consider applying for polytechnic courses (engineering schools in all FIVE polytechnics). Upon graduation, I will be turning 29 year-old. Boo-hoo for me! By 2018, I will have no clue if the employability of an old man like me still valid)
At the same time, I will ask for advices from my experienced relatives as to what I can do now. I may not know what the future may hold, but all I know is that I will never give up pursuing my studies.
Monday, 17 March 2014
Sunday, 2 March 2014
Weekly Reflection Mar 2014 Week 1
The old adage that time passes fast while our lives are busy has come into play. Many things happened at the same time, and here I am, pushing myself to keep up with the transition of working life to taking-a-breather home-staying retreat.
I had already signed my clearance with Pan Pacific last Monday, alongside with biding adieu to my Vietnamese friends at the airport. Among all these good-byes, I was involved in a ride with the emotional roller-coaster after squabbling with my good friend from City College.
LEAVING PAN PACIFIC
Pan Pacific has taught me a number of things, one of which has fondly reminded of my pure friendship with the foreigners, especially with the vietnamese acquaintances I have met there. In my previous posts, I mentioned about Chinh, an intern, whom I have met while serving my duties with the housekeeping department. Our friendship is sealed after the four-day trip around Singapore. There are also other indispensable experiences where I have managed to pick up the hard truth of the working life. In fact, I learn more about the responsibilities as an important role of co-ordinating housekeeping jobs, safekeeping guests' items and handling rooms keeps with prudence. In the view of all these, I have also understood the perils of not paying heed to my unscrupulous colleagues and falling to their traps ..
IMPENDING CASE
Remember that alleged theft case I told about in my post a few weeks ago? It has not been settled. Adeline, a HR associate, reminded me that the case is still under investigation and that she will do her best to follow up with the issue. Adeline added that she will keep me updated on the progress and hopefully that this issue will fizzle out as soon as possible.
When I questioned her about the worst possible consequences, Adeline had quoted a company policy that the most possible penalty would be deducting 25% of my salary. Of course, if my department would show a little sympathy based on the meagre salary I earn, they might consider shedding some mercy and not pursuing me for any compensation. However, the little man in me is screaming in terror, that the company might seek full compensation of the watch. *touch wood*
Well, Adeline did not answer my calls; and as a matter of fact, I felt that something was amiss and something disastrous was looming large. What could have happened? It had been three days but no new was received on my side. I needed to do something.
As a result, last thursday, I summoned my courage and messaged my Head of Department, Lim, via Whatapps to press her for the latest progress. What this lady replied has made me understand one thing: that is, to relax and not to overthink. Things won't change until the results are out. Here's how the full
conversation went:
Ryan: His, Ms Lim. How's the case now?
Lim: The hotel has already fully compensated the guest full amount. We will review our case in the next management meeting which is next week.
Lim: Relax! Don't worry so much!
Lim: Just that many of us especially the operational managers are helping to ransack and search for the watch.
Ryan: Thanks, Ms Lim! I hope things will be okay.
Lim: What are your future plans
Ryan: I'm planning to pursue my studies in MDIS. I aspire to be a travel journalist, where I will be able to share my views on different parts of the world with our people and at the same time to indulge my wanderlust!
Lim: To have aim or inspiration is good. Something to inspire you to move forward
Lim: Good luck and best wishes.
Is that a good omen? Maybe things ain't that bad.
FRIENDSHIP WITH CHINH
Earlier this week, I was hoping to pay Chinh a visit later this year. However, I have decided to give up that idea after what seems like a big change after we went on our separate ways. This friend seems a little off after he returned back to his country. He rarely goes online, and sometimes he does not reply my messages on Facebook. It seems like he has been so caught up with his life to the point he forgets to acknowledge my presence.. I am too sad for words.
It is obviously a fact now that my friendship with Chinh will not be as good as before. I feel that Long-distance friendship hardly last.
I had already signed my clearance with Pan Pacific last Monday, alongside with biding adieu to my Vietnamese friends at the airport. Among all these good-byes, I was involved in a ride with the emotional roller-coaster after squabbling with my good friend from City College.
LEAVING PAN PACIFIC
Pan Pacific has taught me a number of things, one of which has fondly reminded of my pure friendship with the foreigners, especially with the vietnamese acquaintances I have met there. In my previous posts, I mentioned about Chinh, an intern, whom I have met while serving my duties with the housekeeping department. Our friendship is sealed after the four-day trip around Singapore. There are also other indispensable experiences where I have managed to pick up the hard truth of the working life. In fact, I learn more about the responsibilities as an important role of co-ordinating housekeeping jobs, safekeeping guests' items and handling rooms keeps with prudence. In the view of all these, I have also understood the perils of not paying heed to my unscrupulous colleagues and falling to their traps ..
IMPENDING CASE
Remember that alleged theft case I told about in my post a few weeks ago? It has not been settled. Adeline, a HR associate, reminded me that the case is still under investigation and that she will do her best to follow up with the issue. Adeline added that she will keep me updated on the progress and hopefully that this issue will fizzle out as soon as possible.
When I questioned her about the worst possible consequences, Adeline had quoted a company policy that the most possible penalty would be deducting 25% of my salary. Of course, if my department would show a little sympathy based on the meagre salary I earn, they might consider shedding some mercy and not pursuing me for any compensation. However, the little man in me is screaming in terror, that the company might seek full compensation of the watch. *touch wood*
Well, Adeline did not answer my calls; and as a matter of fact, I felt that something was amiss and something disastrous was looming large. What could have happened? It had been three days but no new was received on my side. I needed to do something.
As a result, last thursday, I summoned my courage and messaged my Head of Department, Lim, via Whatapps to press her for the latest progress. What this lady replied has made me understand one thing: that is, to relax and not to overthink. Things won't change until the results are out. Here's how the full
conversation went:
Ryan: His, Ms Lim. How's the case now?
Lim: The hotel has already fully compensated the guest full amount. We will review our case in the next management meeting which is next week.
Lim: Relax! Don't worry so much!
Lim: Just that many of us especially the operational managers are helping to ransack and search for the watch.
Ryan: Thanks, Ms Lim! I hope things will be okay.
Lim: What are your future plans
Ryan: I'm planning to pursue my studies in MDIS. I aspire to be a travel journalist, where I will be able to share my views on different parts of the world with our people and at the same time to indulge my wanderlust!
Lim: To have aim or inspiration is good. Something to inspire you to move forward
Lim: Good luck and best wishes.
Is that a good omen? Maybe things ain't that bad.
FRIENDSHIP WITH CHINH
Earlier this week, I was hoping to pay Chinh a visit later this year. However, I have decided to give up that idea after what seems like a big change after we went on our separate ways. This friend seems a little off after he returned back to his country. He rarely goes online, and sometimes he does not reply my messages on Facebook. It seems like he has been so caught up with his life to the point he forgets to acknowledge my presence.. I am too sad for words.
It is obviously a fact now that my friendship with Chinh will not be as good as before. I feel that Long-distance friendship hardly last.
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