having time to sit down in a local coffeehouse and watch the world go by.
My most interesting travel experience in Asia is ... :
everything new.
Countries Visited :
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand (Krabi), Hong Kong, Taiwan (Taipei), China (Guangzhou, Dongguan), Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka), USA (Colorado Springs, San Francisco, L.A., New York City, Sandusky Ohio, Chicago, Niagara Falls)
My favourite destination(s) in Asia ... because :
Japan... The food, the people, the service, the nature, the architecture (except how expensive things cost).
My favourite hotels / resorts in Asia ... because :
That would be the most luxurious one, which I have yet to stay in.
I'm looking for ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
Advice and tips on places I am going to.
I'm able to offer ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
Advice and tips of places I have been to.
Hmmm ... Is there anything else I would like to say to or share with people in this network? :
love to eat (who doesn't?)! Not picky about food usually as long as it is edible. But pretty fussy when I have to pay a higher-than-average price for what i am putting into my mouth. To me, food is not just 'Nice' or 'Not nice', as there are different asp
My all time fave food / restaurants / cities to visit for food are ... :
Anything Japanese. For all the intricate details they pay attention to from sourcing for ingredients to presenting the final product on the plates.
I can cook ... :
less than i bake.
The most amazing thing I did for good food was ... :
Queuing 4.5hours (standing in a line) for donuts during the donut craze period. I did not really HAVE to eat it - it just happened that a friend and I had a couple of hours to spare, and we just did it. Didn't expect to queue so long though! I wouldn't say it was eactly for 'Good Food'...
If I can only have one thing for my last meal, it would be ... :
Sushi platter and hot green tea. End off with Green tea ice cream and maybe a slice of Chocolate Hazelnut Royaltine cake!
I am looking for ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
any thoughts/reviews about great food in singapore and anywhere on the globe!
I am able to offer ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
my views.
Hmmm ... Is there anything else I would like to say to or share with people in this network? :
Some people claim they 'eat to live'. Some people claim they 'live to eat'. I think we do both.
would really love to work in the hospitality industry one day but all i have is an accountancy degree.
My most memorable work related achievement / experience is :
working in a themepark in the United States! it was tough, but fun and memorable.
My career / work goals and ambitions are ... :
To take a patissierie course, professional wine course, a barista course and a hospitality course. cos my ambition is to have a career in the hospitality/F&B industry.
If I were to list some of my strengths at work, I would say it would be :
when i set out to do something, i do it well and good. otherwise, i rather not do it.
I really appreciate colleagues who ... :
sincerely help out when u are in need.
The importance of networking for a person's career advancement and opportunities is :
u get to see more, know more, learn more.
I'm looking for ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
someone who is willing to pay for my studies to pursue my goal! (yea, dream on.. )
I'm able to offer ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
a listening ear and some practical advice to those who find no meaning in their current job.
Active Job Seeker? :
Open to options
Countries which I have work experience in include: :
United States and.... Singapore.
Some of my job position titles (current & previous) : :
Waitress, themepark food operator. Unqualified barista. hamper wrapper. Auditor (what the heck, so different). call centre.
Companies I have worked in (current & previous) : :
Outsiders Cafe, Cedarpoint, IRAS, P** etc etc
The industries that I have experience in :
Accounting / Audit / Tax Services
Food & Beverage / Catering / Restaurant
Some skill sets / job roles that I am confident of include :
Bringing a smile.
My educational qualifications and training/management programmes I attended include :
Bachelor degree in Accountancy
Schools, educational/training institutions I attended :
SNGS, NJC, NTU
Other things I would share with others in this network :
Work may be tough initially and u may not like what u are doing. but what is important that u work towards your goal and eventually attain it.