Been travelling quite a bit the last 3 weeks. So could not really sit down, find time to pen a few notes.
Anyone who are into backpacking and travelling will agree that noone will move around the world and yet has nothing to write. So I will share a bit when i get back home ...
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
One week This week and Next
Halo .. been held up by work for about a week. Could not find the right time and "mood" to pen a few things. This is life isn't it? ca't be anyone with proper life living, can have life so systemiatic that you can do everything according to your plan all the time.
Of course, anyone interesting, the life must also be as dynamic. So I am living good, in case those who have been reading this blog, and can't find much about what I am doing the last one week.
KL trip was good. Partly, it was a rest for me, of course mainly for work, we visited the city to explore ... MMmmm ... will there be any good news for Malaysian, we will see.
Flying again tomorrow, this time round, I will be about a week away. But i am very sure, I can find time to write in my hotel room ...
How are you today?
Of course, anyone interesting, the life must also be as dynamic. So I am living good, in case those who have been reading this blog, and can't find much about what I am doing the last one week.
KL trip was good. Partly, it was a rest for me, of course mainly for work, we visited the city to explore ... MMmmm ... will there be any good news for Malaysian, we will see.
Flying again tomorrow, this time round, I will be about a week away. But i am very sure, I can find time to write in my hotel room ...
How are you today?
Thursday, July 10, 2008
A message from Vincent
Woke up this morning and found a sms message from Vincent.
Mornin shenzi. I'm goin in army today. Just wanna drop u a last sms to u. Thanks for ur help. U helped me all way until today. Cant bear to leave u and everything behind for a new change but i noe i have to. Just appreciate all the time u spend coachin me and e effort to ensure i learn e best thing in life. Hope to see u in e future. And i wish u all e best in life. Take care.
More than 2.5 years ago, when Vincent walked into CLM, I was happened to be in the store. I still remember the very first thing he said .... "This is a cool place, I want to work in this shop. are you guys employing?" ......
Mornin shenzi. I'm goin in army today. Just wanna drop u a last sms to u. Thanks for ur help. U helped me all way until today. Cant bear to leave u and everything behind for a new change but i noe i have to. Just appreciate all the time u spend coachin me and e effort to ensure i learn e best thing in life. Hope to see u in e future. And i wish u all e best in life. Take care.
More than 2.5 years ago, when Vincent walked into CLM, I was happened to be in the store. I still remember the very first thing he said .... "This is a cool place, I want to work in this shop. are you guys employing?" ......
You test this Out.
Lets discuss this.
When any lab mixed and matched their chemical to form a fragrance, anything created for the women, the aim is to attract the men. Likewise, anything for the men, the main aim is to attract the women. Of course, unless they are targetting the alternatives.
If this is true. A man should prefer the smell of the female perfume than a male one. And when a man buys his perfume, it is logical that, he will pick up female frangrance for himself, which unless he depends solely on his visible logical mindset that, what is designed for a women, a man can't buy.
So i did a test today with DKNY delicious, there is a higher percentage of guys actually prefer the smell of the female collection ..... So what should we men buy now?
When any lab mixed and matched their chemical to form a fragrance, anything created for the women, the aim is to attract the men. Likewise, anything for the men, the main aim is to attract the women. Of course, unless they are targetting the alternatives.
If this is true. A man should prefer the smell of the female perfume than a male one. And when a man buys his perfume, it is logical that, he will pick up female frangrance for himself, which unless he depends solely on his visible logical mindset that, what is designed for a women, a man can't buy.
So i did a test today with DKNY delicious, there is a higher percentage of guys actually prefer the smell of the female collection ..... So what should we men buy now?
A Letter from Wilson
Wilson wrote me an email today. I never know that one who is quiet can say so much and has got so much to say. My pleasure really, to have the chance to work with all these fine young men. I hope that each and everyone of them, with what they have learnt here, will eventually bring success to their own lives.
Dear Shenzi,
As I'm packing my bag for a new phase of life tomorrow, I'm looking back on the good days I had with NUM.
I could vividly remember how I got into NUM. Since it was my first retail job, I was really afraid I couldn't live up to the expectations of it. I never walked into any of the shops in my life before I got recruited, and my impression of the company as Victor had described was that everyone was very fun. In the end, I almost blew it all in my first interview as well, as I thought I was only required to provide my details and presto, I'm in! Fortunately, I managed to regain my composure, thanks to Colin as well, who tried to guide me along.
In NUM, everyday is not only about learning how to serve customers or doing stocks. It is a learning experience in life. I believe all of the ambassadors will agree that none of them leave with nothing valuable. For me, I was hardly able to communicate to anyone at first, and naturally, promoting stuff was a bother. What I later learnt is that the selling tactics of NUM was totally different, and more agreeable with me. Again, I must thank Colin, 'cos the amount of stuff he taught, is enough to trigger my interest in sales and fashion.
Through NUM, you also get to experience a different form of culture that you'll rarely experience from other jobs: working in an all-guys enviroment. Ok, I'm not trying to be sexist, but I feel that NUM is so successful is because guys are less prone to having conflicts with each other for a long time. We can usually iron out problems face to face, and that is why there aren't any civil wars at all. No offence to Mooks alright. I think we have sort of influenced them with this too. heehee.
The most valuable stuff you gain when you walk out of NUM is the friendships forged in this period of time. I guess this is needless to explain right? Many friends = A lot of love, even if you don't have a girlfriend. :D
Of course, how can I forget to thank you so much for opening another path to me in my life. I always love the inspirational quotes and lessons you have about life, not to mention I keep some of the emails from NCC to refer back when I'm down. Continue to update your blog alright? I'm a avid reader and its really interesting. Thank you for being such a good teacher and please continue to inspire more people in years to come!
It has been a pleasant and unforgettable experience for me in NUM. I am proud to have been a NUM ambassador. Till then, I wish you success and all the things you want to do, and maybe we'll see NUM going overseas soon?
Wilson
Dear Shenzi,
As I'm packing my bag for a new phase of life tomorrow, I'm looking back on the good days I had with NUM.
I could vividly remember how I got into NUM. Since it was my first retail job, I was really afraid I couldn't live up to the expectations of it. I never walked into any of the shops in my life before I got recruited, and my impression of the company as Victor had described was that everyone was very fun. In the end, I almost blew it all in my first interview as well, as I thought I was only required to provide my details and presto, I'm in! Fortunately, I managed to regain my composure, thanks to Colin as well, who tried to guide me along.
In NUM, everyday is not only about learning how to serve customers or doing stocks. It is a learning experience in life. I believe all of the ambassadors will agree that none of them leave with nothing valuable. For me, I was hardly able to communicate to anyone at first, and naturally, promoting stuff was a bother. What I later learnt is that the selling tactics of NUM was totally different, and more agreeable with me. Again, I must thank Colin, 'cos the amount of stuff he taught, is enough to trigger my interest in sales and fashion.
Through NUM, you also get to experience a different form of culture that you'll rarely experience from other jobs: working in an all-guys enviroment. Ok, I'm not trying to be sexist, but I feel that NUM is so successful is because guys are less prone to having conflicts with each other for a long time. We can usually iron out problems face to face, and that is why there aren't any civil wars at all. No offence to Mooks alright. I think we have sort of influenced them with this too. heehee.
The most valuable stuff you gain when you walk out of NUM is the friendships forged in this period of time. I guess this is needless to explain right? Many friends = A lot of love, even if you don't have a girlfriend. :D
Of course, how can I forget to thank you so much for opening another path to me in my life. I always love the inspirational quotes and lessons you have about life, not to mention I keep some of the emails from NCC to refer back when I'm down. Continue to update your blog alright? I'm a avid reader and its really interesting. Thank you for being such a good teacher and please continue to inspire more people in years to come!
It has been a pleasant and unforgettable experience for me in NUM. I am proud to have been a NUM ambassador. Till then, I wish you success and all the things you want to do, and maybe we'll see NUM going overseas soon?
Wilson
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Not Everything in Life ...
While performing guard duty one day last year, a soldier stole a rifle, five rounds of ammunition and bullets, intended to attack his ex-girlfriend, later got caught in a toilet on the third floor of Cathay Cineleisure Orchard.
Today, the judge sentenced him to a 9 years and 2 month's jail and 18 strokes of the cane.
What the judge said to him touched me greatly. Recalling the same emotion I felt when i sent a group of guys to the police 1.5 years ago ...
Justice Tay Yong Kwang says:
'MY HEART hurts for you that so young a man will have to spend some of the best years of his life in prison and have to undergo so many strokes of the cane, but I trust that you understand a deterrent sentence is unavoidable in the circumstances.
Dave, you have had a very hard life. I hope that this unfortunate and traumatic wrong turn in your life will make you much more mature and a whole lot wiser and that you will spend the next few years reconstructing your young life.
I hope that you will pursue your studies, listen to good advice from counsellors and learn many skills while in prison and that, upon your release, you will have a life full of meaning and purpose to honour the memory of your grandmother and your beloved younger brother.
It has been written, 'To everything there is a season'. There was a time when you loved, there came a time when you hated. There was a time when you felt you wanted to kill, now is the time for you to heal. There was a time you were broken down, now is the time to build yourself up. There was a time when you were at war in your being, now is the time to restore peace within.'
Not everything in life there is a second chance, I always say this to many NUMguys. When this happens, one got to do what one got to do, so with all the many reminders given, we wish noone will have to go through this.
Today, the judge sentenced him to a 9 years and 2 month's jail and 18 strokes of the cane.
What the judge said to him touched me greatly. Recalling the same emotion I felt when i sent a group of guys to the police 1.5 years ago ...
Justice Tay Yong Kwang says:
'MY HEART hurts for you that so young a man will have to spend some of the best years of his life in prison and have to undergo so many strokes of the cane, but I trust that you understand a deterrent sentence is unavoidable in the circumstances.
Dave, you have had a very hard life. I hope that this unfortunate and traumatic wrong turn in your life will make you much more mature and a whole lot wiser and that you will spend the next few years reconstructing your young life.
I hope that you will pursue your studies, listen to good advice from counsellors and learn many skills while in prison and that, upon your release, you will have a life full of meaning and purpose to honour the memory of your grandmother and your beloved younger brother.
It has been written, 'To everything there is a season'. There was a time when you loved, there came a time when you hated. There was a time when you felt you wanted to kill, now is the time for you to heal. There was a time you were broken down, now is the time to build yourself up. There was a time when you were at war in your being, now is the time to restore peace within.'
Not everything in life there is a second chance, I always say this to many NUMguys. When this happens, one got to do what one got to do, so with all the many reminders given, we wish noone will have to go through this.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Scandalender August issue Shoot
I did not have enough time to do a good shoot for Alfred the last month, so this coming issue of Scandalendar photo shoot, I decided to spend more time with Han Long and Shukri. Just half an hour before the meeting, it was raining, so I was almost giving up hope to probably postpone it to another day already, when they both arrived, we saw the rain stop and the sky turned sunny. Thank God.
I was in the water the whole time in order to capture the right angle and at the time time, I want to make this coming series more fun and sunny.
I took about near 400 pictures, really a lot, and we have got a lot of good photos this time round.
Be ready to pick up the next Scandalendar within 2 weeks ...
Saturday, July 5, 2008
2010
Dinner with Lawrence and Willen was like breathing a fresh air for me. Both were once my housemate, many years ago. In between then and now, we have been spending time, building our lives, career, self, which is good. When we occasionally make time to catch up, we have a lot more than just gym, club etc to share.
Good to know that Lawrence will be taking up a UN job in Beijing soon, that also means I will be visiting BJ within the next one year.
Willen is still doing well in MS.
@@@ We had our coffee and dessert at a Japanese Restaurant at the ground level of Central. If you have not been there, that is a cool place with nice food they serve.@@@
We chatted about a number of things. Above all else, we spoke about retirement. Ha! 3 30 year old fellos planning our retirement, so we spoke about where, how, when and how much of course.
More importantly, we shared about what do we want to do when the day comes? I have big plan, Lawrence just want to run his own small little cafe, Willen is still looking for a irection for himself.
From now til then, I am sure I have a lot more to do. My 2010 plan for the company is still intact, so that will also direct where i will be, and what i will be working on by 2010.
Good to know that Lawrence will be taking up a UN job in Beijing soon, that also means I will be visiting BJ within the next one year.
Willen is still doing well in MS.
@@@ We had our coffee and dessert at a Japanese Restaurant at the ground level of Central. If you have not been there, that is a cool place with nice food they serve.@@@
We chatted about a number of things. Above all else, we spoke about retirement. Ha! 3 30 year old fellos planning our retirement, so we spoke about where, how, when and how much of course.
More importantly, we shared about what do we want to do when the day comes? I have big plan, Lawrence just want to run his own small little cafe, Willen is still looking for a irection for himself.
From now til then, I am sure I have a lot more to do. My 2010 plan for the company is still intact, so that will also direct where i will be, and what i will be working on by 2010.
Today ...
Today I recalled, learnt and heard a few things.
One: Everyone should be responsible for his own life, his own achievement and how far he can stretch and reach, noone else should be responsible for that at all.
Two: One should only work with people who share the same vision with. Especially top management team members, it is very important to pick only people who can follow and execute your vision. If they cannot help you achieve your vision. Replace them soonest.
Three: Apparently one President of a US MNC, who recently left his role, has been constantly screaming and scolding at his people, for being "stupid", for not being able to meet his expectation.
Four: There is no such thing as having too high a standard. Others who cant meet your standard, they are just not competent.
Five: No matter how high one climb, there is an important need to keep a few close friends.
Six: People who seek reward even before they prove their own worth, will never be good enough to be rewarded.
One: Everyone should be responsible for his own life, his own achievement and how far he can stretch and reach, noone else should be responsible for that at all.
Two: One should only work with people who share the same vision with. Especially top management team members, it is very important to pick only people who can follow and execute your vision. If they cannot help you achieve your vision. Replace them soonest.
Three: Apparently one President of a US MNC, who recently left his role, has been constantly screaming and scolding at his people, for being "stupid", for not being able to meet his expectation.
Four: There is no such thing as having too high a standard. Others who cant meet your standard, they are just not competent.
Five: No matter how high one climb, there is an important need to keep a few close friends.
Six: People who seek reward even before they prove their own worth, will never be good enough to be rewarded.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
A Letter from Leslie
Other than many things we have gone through together, Leslie is one who got the most scolding from me, but in many ways he sticked himself closely for a long time ...
Hi Shenzi, i would like to take this chance to thank you again.
Many things will not be possible if i wasn't selected to be part of the NUM family 2 years and 3 months ago.
I still remember when i was filling up my 2nd application form at main, you instantly remembered that you interviewed me before and asked me,"i don't need you to fill the form again. when can you work?"
The next thing i know, i was called for training, the first mass recuitment cum first training conducted by yourself.
It was a memorable experience because i doubt any of the ambassador had the chance to be trained by you.
Along the way, i've been wilful with my action and even got into a fight with kevin. When you called us down, i was expecting to get sacked. Instead, you reasoned with us and explained things to us.
All of us always say to have learn so much from you and i feel that without you, without NUM, many of us wouldn't be who we are today. You taught me alot of things, even things that you didn't teach me directly but from your way of working.
Not forgetting those sunday parties, you've opened my eyes to a different aspect of life. Because from these parties, i've learnt what's the meaning of work hard, play harder :p
Speaking of sunday parties, there's this one particular iccident i'm thankful to you. I can still remember it was your birthday and the venue was at attica2. Apparently, some "woman" tried to get me drunk. Well, i think you should know what happened but let's not go into details. she did got me drunk and almost brought me home. You stopped her in time and saved me :) if it wasn't for you, i couldn't imagine what would have happened to me.
I still remember this quote from you, "many things in life, you don't get a second chance." But i know, since day one until now, you've given me a lot of chances to repent and learn from my mistakes.
From my personal view and various working experiences, NUM is run more like a family than an organization. That's why everyone's so close to each other and why NUM is so successful.
I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart for the past 2 years odd and i wish all the best to you, calvin, james, and the whole NUM family.
The fat going-to-be-firefighter,
Leslie :)
Hi Shenzi, i would like to take this chance to thank you again.
Many things will not be possible if i wasn't selected to be part of the NUM family 2 years and 3 months ago.
I still remember when i was filling up my 2nd application form at main, you instantly remembered that you interviewed me before and asked me,"i don't need you to fill the form again. when can you work?"
The next thing i know, i was called for training, the first mass recuitment cum first training conducted by yourself.
It was a memorable experience because i doubt any of the ambassador had the chance to be trained by you.
Along the way, i've been wilful with my action and even got into a fight with kevin. When you called us down, i was expecting to get sacked. Instead, you reasoned with us and explained things to us.
All of us always say to have learn so much from you and i feel that without you, without NUM, many of us wouldn't be who we are today. You taught me alot of things, even things that you didn't teach me directly but from your way of working.
Not forgetting those sunday parties, you've opened my eyes to a different aspect of life. Because from these parties, i've learnt what's the meaning of work hard, play harder :p
Speaking of sunday parties, there's this one particular iccident i'm thankful to you. I can still remember it was your birthday and the venue was at attica2. Apparently, some "woman" tried to get me drunk. Well, i think you should know what happened but let's not go into details. she did got me drunk and almost brought me home. You stopped her in time and saved me :) if it wasn't for you, i couldn't imagine what would have happened to me.
I still remember this quote from you, "many things in life, you don't get a second chance." But i know, since day one until now, you've given me a lot of chances to repent and learn from my mistakes.
From my personal view and various working experiences, NUM is run more like a family than an organization. That's why everyone's so close to each other and why NUM is so successful.
I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart for the past 2 years odd and i wish all the best to you, calvin, james, and the whole NUM family.
The fat going-to-be-firefighter,
Leslie :)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Chilaka, Exchange Party
Quite a lot of things happened the last few days.
But this is life isn't it, no matter how good life can be, there will always be moments when things never move the right way.
Frankly, life has been very good. I count myself blessed really, to be able to be where I am today. In fact, a lot of hiccups happened most of the time externally. So I shared with close friends, probably the reason why my life has been well executed, so that I will have it abundant to pull others through. It is a blessing. It has to be.
But with a few downs, there will be a lot of ups too. Therefore, with all these emails coming in, there is a lot of encouragement from without as well. So there is always a lot of energy and motivation to move further.
Kevin, Adam, Vincent and Leslie will be enrolled into NS next week. you know what they told me?
"Shenzi, this wednesday, we want you to join us, go party at Zouk. we have never seen you on Wednesday night!"
"So, you guys want to see me grind is it?"
"Ha Ha. If you go this wednesday, we will go Sunday party with you this week. Exchange !"
"Chilaka, you think this is Christmas gift exchange is it??""
So, we will be partying this week. No choice, they are leaving, I have to give face. But i am more looking forward to the Sunday party than the wedneay. Of cuorse. Ha !
But this is life isn't it, no matter how good life can be, there will always be moments when things never move the right way.
Frankly, life has been very good. I count myself blessed really, to be able to be where I am today. In fact, a lot of hiccups happened most of the time externally. So I shared with close friends, probably the reason why my life has been well executed, so that I will have it abundant to pull others through. It is a blessing. It has to be.
But with a few downs, there will be a lot of ups too. Therefore, with all these emails coming in, there is a lot of encouragement from without as well. So there is always a lot of energy and motivation to move further.
Kevin, Adam, Vincent and Leslie will be enrolled into NS next week. you know what they told me?
"Shenzi, this wednesday, we want you to join us, go party at Zouk. we have never seen you on Wednesday night!"
"So, you guys want to see me grind is it?"
"Ha Ha. If you go this wednesday, we will go Sunday party with you this week. Exchange !"
"Chilaka, you think this is Christmas gift exchange is it??""
So, we will be partying this week. No choice, they are leaving, I have to give face. But i am more looking forward to the Sunday party than the wedneay. Of cuorse. Ha !
A Letter from SK
This one from SK ....
Dear Shenzi,
This is my email for you. Don't send to chowchow kay? Very shy! haha
Firstly, i would like to thank you for letting me in and became a part of your big family,
work is never this fun in my working life! Without even knowing i have already been with the family for 5 ongoing 6month, but I'm leaving so soon. =(
When i first saw the board outside cathay saying NUM is hiring, i was just trying my luck because of my criteria and my "height". but who knows! I manage to get in. =) When colin first message me and ask me to go for the 1st interview, i was very very SHOCKED!
I prepare myself and head down to heeren and I saw those guy who were waiting outside, i hesitated for awhile.
At first i really didnt have the confidence to bring myself into the shop, but my girlfriend dragged me in. It was very very lucky that my girlfriend was with me that time, if not i would have went home without even trying.
That very same night, i stay up the whole night because colin say that we will receive a msg in order to get into the second interview, i waited and waited till around 2plus, feeling dissapointed and told myself that i wouldnt get in already la and so i went to bed.
When i woke up the very next morning, i saw the message from colin! and at that very moment, the feeling is like kena 1st prize toto. haha
During the 5month, i have learnt alot alot! i have never being to a place that working is so much fun! That is 1 of the reason why I'm motivated to work hard. The other reason is because i want to show you what I'm capable of doing because you give me a chance to work in NUM.
Working here is not just because it is fun, but also i enjoy every chilling session with you because every thing you have said is very enlightening. At first i heard people said that being send to work in the flipflop store means you are cui. Really feeling abit dissapointed, But i was thinking, if i cant even sell havaianas, what have i got to sell underwear or bikini. So, selling havaianas now is like a pieces of cake. Selling aussieBum and dugas? I also can!! haha =P
Lastly, I would like to really really thank you once again deep down from my heart!
after my NS, i will definitely joined back and grow with the family!
Regards,
SengKiat
Dear Shenzi,
This is my email for you. Don't send to chowchow kay? Very shy! haha
Firstly, i would like to thank you for letting me in and became a part of your big family,
work is never this fun in my working life! Without even knowing i have already been with the family for 5 ongoing 6month, but I'm leaving so soon. =(
When i first saw the board outside cathay saying NUM is hiring, i was just trying my luck because of my criteria and my "height". but who knows! I manage to get in. =) When colin first message me and ask me to go for the 1st interview, i was very very SHOCKED!
I prepare myself and head down to heeren and I saw those guy who were waiting outside, i hesitated for awhile.
At first i really didnt have the confidence to bring myself into the shop, but my girlfriend dragged me in. It was very very lucky that my girlfriend was with me that time, if not i would have went home without even trying.
That very same night, i stay up the whole night because colin say that we will receive a msg in order to get into the second interview, i waited and waited till around 2plus, feeling dissapointed and told myself that i wouldnt get in already la and so i went to bed.
When i woke up the very next morning, i saw the message from colin! and at that very moment, the feeling is like kena 1st prize toto. haha
During the 5month, i have learnt alot alot! i have never being to a place that working is so much fun! That is 1 of the reason why I'm motivated to work hard. The other reason is because i want to show you what I'm capable of doing because you give me a chance to work in NUM.
Working here is not just because it is fun, but also i enjoy every chilling session with you because every thing you have said is very enlightening. At first i heard people said that being send to work in the flipflop store means you are cui. Really feeling abit dissapointed, But i was thinking, if i cant even sell havaianas, what have i got to sell underwear or bikini. So, selling havaianas now is like a pieces of cake. Selling aussieBum and dugas? I also can!! haha =P
Lastly, I would like to really really thank you once again deep down from my heart!
after my NS, i will definitely joined back and grow with the family!
Regards,
SengKiat
A Letter from Chris
A group of NUMguys is leaving us for NS this time round. Quite a number of them, I have spent a great amount of time personally with. We had cool time spent in the outlets, suppers, movies and even parties. So as each of them leaves, a number leaves me a note or two ... it is not just about how well NUM is doing only, it is about how well each and everyone of us is living our lives together that counts greater i think.
This one from Chris ...
Hello Shenzi,
With regards to my last day at NUM on Sunday, I must say that I'm leaving the company with many good memories and experiences. As I leave for National Service like a handful of the other NUMboys, I'd very much like to share a few of the many wonderful moments I've had here in NUM in this email.
I can fondly recall the very first day that I've stepped into the NUM office with an application form in hand, eagerly awaiting my turn for the interview. Looking back, I've never regretted enrolling and being part of this fast-growing company. Though my stay here was barely more than 4 months, however, I've made countless friends from the various NUM outlets as well as developed a sense of belonging to this company and "brotherhood". Being able to meet up and work with boys coming from all woks of tertiary education life, has certainly bestowed me with countless enjoyable working hours in NUM, as all of us enjoyed our fair shares of joy, laughter and sorrows.
Being attached to a small outlet like Cathay, I'm grateful to have enjoyed unity and warmth with all my fellow Cathayans. Eventhough Cathay might seem like a small outlet with few customers, but we've had our fair share of heavy crowds, and that's when we fought hand in hand with each other to deal with these hectic situations. I chose to enrol into NUM for many reasons such as image, branding, products etc. However, the one that stands out most importantly, would be having the opportunity to do what I enjoy best; "Sales and Customer satisfaction". I have always enjoyed serving and interacting with customers, and there is certainly no place better than NUM, which values customer service above everything else. It pleases me personally, as I watch every satisfied customer walking out of the NUM shop with a bag of our product in hand. To me, this is where i seek satisfaction in my working life.
Besides getting job satisfaction, being a part of NUM has also benefited me in many other aspects. Two months back, I was allowed an interview with the NUS business school to pursue a business degree with them. One of the interview question was "Can you name an individual who has succeeded in his business in today's society?" I guess many would reply the names of famous people like warren buffet, bill gates etc, but the first name that came to my mind was "Shenzi, my boss at NewUrbanMale." Then, i was asked to give a reason why I chose this person. I replied, "He established good relations with his employees at ground level, and he never fails to provide the right motivation to his employees, to propel them towards attaining new heights and with the best interests of the company in mind."
After having spent these 4 months meaningfully in NUM, I see myself growing as an individual ready to take on the challenges in life. I've earned a place in NUS, but first, I have to pull through these two years in National Service. As I leave NUM with a heavy heart, I'm proud to look back and say, "I was a NUM ambassador."
"Not everything that counts can be counted. Not everything that can be counted counts."
Thanks for everything Shenzi! I'd hope to be part of this big NUM family again! :)
Warmest Regards,
Christopher Ng
(Once a Cathayan, always a Cathayan...)
This one from Chris ...
Hello Shenzi,
With regards to my last day at NUM on Sunday, I must say that I'm leaving the company with many good memories and experiences. As I leave for National Service like a handful of the other NUMboys, I'd very much like to share a few of the many wonderful moments I've had here in NUM in this email.
I can fondly recall the very first day that I've stepped into the NUM office with an application form in hand, eagerly awaiting my turn for the interview. Looking back, I've never regretted enrolling and being part of this fast-growing company. Though my stay here was barely more than 4 months, however, I've made countless friends from the various NUM outlets as well as developed a sense of belonging to this company and "brotherhood". Being able to meet up and work with boys coming from all woks of tertiary education life, has certainly bestowed me with countless enjoyable working hours in NUM, as all of us enjoyed our fair shares of joy, laughter and sorrows.
Being attached to a small outlet like Cathay, I'm grateful to have enjoyed unity and warmth with all my fellow Cathayans. Eventhough Cathay might seem like a small outlet with few customers, but we've had our fair share of heavy crowds, and that's when we fought hand in hand with each other to deal with these hectic situations. I chose to enrol into NUM for many reasons such as image, branding, products etc. However, the one that stands out most importantly, would be having the opportunity to do what I enjoy best; "Sales and Customer satisfaction". I have always enjoyed serving and interacting with customers, and there is certainly no place better than NUM, which values customer service above everything else. It pleases me personally, as I watch every satisfied customer walking out of the NUM shop with a bag of our product in hand. To me, this is where i seek satisfaction in my working life.
Besides getting job satisfaction, being a part of NUM has also benefited me in many other aspects. Two months back, I was allowed an interview with the NUS business school to pursue a business degree with them. One of the interview question was "Can you name an individual who has succeeded in his business in today's society?" I guess many would reply the names of famous people like warren buffet, bill gates etc, but the first name that came to my mind was "Shenzi, my boss at NewUrbanMale." Then, i was asked to give a reason why I chose this person. I replied, "He established good relations with his employees at ground level, and he never fails to provide the right motivation to his employees, to propel them towards attaining new heights and with the best interests of the company in mind."
After having spent these 4 months meaningfully in NUM, I see myself growing as an individual ready to take on the challenges in life. I've earned a place in NUS, but first, I have to pull through these two years in National Service. As I leave NUM with a heavy heart, I'm proud to look back and say, "I was a NUM ambassador."
"Not everything that counts can be counted. Not everything that can be counted counts."
Thanks for everything Shenzi! I'd hope to be part of this big NUM family again! :)
Warmest Regards,
Christopher Ng
(Once a Cathayan, always a Cathayan...)
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