I think Singaporean have some manner issues when it comes to talking or driving (to strangers...). Why would drivers speed up / block the way on purposely when the see your light indicator's on? Why would they like to occupy the fast lane when they're dr
I am originally from :
Hong Kong
I am currently in :
Singapore
I moved here because ... and my experience so far has been ... :
I moved here becoz of my bf's change of status.
I'm looking for ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
new friends and maybe employment opportunity
I'm able to offer ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
activity partner / friendship
Sharing some of my interesting / memorable experiences as an expat ... :
well it took me quite a while to accustom to Singapore!! The cultures are so different from what I've known. I never expect the people here to be so rude (apply to strangers), often, they won't say 'please' and tends to ask direct question.. As for the d
People that I'd like to meet ... :
any sensible people / boring ppl out there...
Hmmm ... Is there anything else I would like to say to or share with people in this network? :
Everyday life can be quite challenging when you're at a new country! Sometimes I feel that I'm use to this life (lazy at home coz I'm still not employed..) but sometimes feel like I am struggling! (weired...) I usually go for a walk at Bukit Batok Nature
am new to Singapore (still feeling very new new new)))))) ...!!
I am a fan of ... (Asian countries / cities) .. because ... :
I won't say I'm a fan of Hong Kong...but I like Switzerland :)
I'm looking for ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
friends from all walks of life (do drop me a message)
I'm able to offer ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
don't know yet..
I have lived in / visited ... (Asian countries / cities) ... :
I have stayed in Taiwan for a short while when I was at a student exchange tour. I have lived in Switzerland (Olten, Haggendorf & Luzern) for a year.
And now I'm in Singapore!! But the feelings are quite different (less adoptable) as I'm much older now (over 30) :p
Hmmm ... Is there anything else I would like to say to or share with people in this network? :
Anyway I'm in general a bright person. I want to be happy and feeling meaningful everyday (despite of the fact that I cannot find a job up to this moment). I think making new friends would definitely help me to love Singapore more!
My all time fave food / restaurants / cities to visit for food are ... :
i like almost everything, from Sichuan spicy food to creamy Italian pasta, Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean. I'm happy having plain tasting food as well!
I can cook ... :
fusion... (mix and match ahaha)
The most amazing thing I did for good food was ... :
none i guess
If I can only have one thing for my last meal, it would be ... :
anything cooked by Mom
I am looking for ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
friends, do drop me a line...
I am able to offer ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
am a former PA and Executive Assistant and also have solid working experience in hotel industry (front desk) and Roadshow / Promotions organizing;
I have some sales, back-of-the-house tele-assistant, F & B experience, too.
My career / work goals and ambitions are ... :
I am not quite ambitions (in climbing the ladder!).
I am happy to finish my work / tasks and focus on the smooth operations of the office.
I really appreciate colleagues who ... :
is a team player and really focus at work and at the same time be understanding (e.g. start chatting only when people is free, and better not be over talkative :p!) I hate bosses who talk about new task when one is about to leave and who think staying late = your loyalty or hard work.
The importance of networking for a person's career advancement and opportunities is :
It is extremely important. I have learn it through my former boss (who is appointed for the GM for the HK operations).. and from my own experience.
I'm looking for ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
working experience in Singapore
I'm able to offer ... (eg. advice / tips / help / others) :
help and support to other job seekers
Some of my job position titles (current & previous) : :
P.A; Executive Assistant; Customer Services Officer (TQM, Service Dept.); Receptionist;
Guest Relations Officer; GSO, Front Desk Agent (Hotel)
Some skill sets / job roles that I am confident of include :
CS, Project Management, Office Administration
Other things I would share with others in this network :
Have faith and adapt to the current situation (think of the bright sides at all times)
My Postings on Member's Graffiti Wall (30 max)
I'm volunteering myself to help out at the Tri Factor Series 2009 (for Tri-Bike event on14/6). Interested party pls check out www.trifactor.sg ^_^
on 2-Jun'09 I found the company names I hav filled out at 'Company I have worked for' in Career Network were disappeared strangely! I have re-typed them around midnight of 3-June.
I think setting up my account here doesn't help my friends or job seeking objective! Everyone is soo quiet here~~it's true ... to my perception.
Hi, will anyone go to JB (preferably to City Square) in the short future?:p I need two more stuff there... one is from Etude Cosmetic 2/F... ........
someone should set up a network called 'gathering of the unemployed' or ''waiting to be employed'~!!