Finally booked out after my 2 weeks confinement period in NS. I am posted to the Falcon (same name as my previous Scouts unit) company, and met various people from Ngee Ann particularly from school of BA. ( My buddy is from BFS), one of my bunk mates worked in the same company during attachment as Cindy See and Chein Fong is in the same company as me though different platoon. (For those who are blur like me, a company is actually dividied into 4 platoon (which takes up one level of the building), and each platoon is further divided up into 4 sections (which takes up one bunk each) so CF is in P2 while i am in P3. Everything is so rushed inside that we seldom have the chance to talk, only managing some minor conversation here and there during their lectures time as all our free time would be used to do preparation for tomorrow's activity so lecture time is the only time we can talk and SLEEP! ( of course, depending on who is giving the lecture)
Been in contact with Nicholas who enlisted 2 days earlier than me and he is in the Viper company and all he does is to complain to me about the lack of free time and tough training for his company. Havent had the chance to see him yet in his botak look but i am enjoying my botak hair every moment. it is cooling and totally fuss free and sometimes when we were only given 30minutes to bath and sleep for the whole company, after queueing for the washroom, we do not have much time left and u can just shower and sleep immediately! Current training for my company is more of the standard type and only occasional punishment which seems to be a form of 'formality'. Anyway, i am looking forward to 080908 , the day i ORD. In the meantime, take care. (Ps: a bit messy and disorientated post, pardon me but i havent been using my brain for 2 weeks and its beginning to rust)
Hi ms fong, sorry to hear that ur glasses was broken, but no worries, u can come anytime at ginza plaza. The shop is call apple optical at basement 1, i will give u a good price...lol.. This is extent to any lecturers from hrm who might need to make a spec too, i will try my best to give you a good price k (but sorry ar, for solutions and contact lenses i cant give any discount, cos it's fixed price..heehee..) Lol..Oh ya, btw i had just read the other entry posted by ms fong at the 2006 hrm blog. Am so happy for u =p CONGATULATION!(ms fong is pregnant with abt 15 weeks =p)
Hmm, basically i still have lots to learn from my colleagues, cos there are simply lots of things to know and to memeorize. And i seriously think i need some pig brains or more fish to make my brains work better..hahaha.. k, i got to go. Jus popped by if u have the time! Take care everyone :p
hi,
don't know whether I can provide any "enlightenment" to Su, but will give my two cents' worth here. Entertainment allowance was not covered in IEMP because it is not specific to international employment only. As far as I know, companies, whether local or international, will reimbursed their staff for entertainment expenses. Hope you all know the difference between allowance and reimbursement. Anyway, for more info, I will throw the ball over to Jocelyn, the comp & ben person. :)
Su - thanks for the kind words for the lecturers, as well as the sharing on attracting and retaining employees, it was very enlightening.
Hui Ping - sorry to hear about your experience yesterday. I guess when it comes to events of such a large scale, we must learn to expect that not everything may run smoothly. Wow, optical shop. I may come and look for you soon, cos my husband stepped on my glasses this morning.... (my fault, don't know why they were on the floor).
It was nice to see everyone else at the BBQ too. Even though I taught you all for only a short time, I felt very proud to see how well you have all done for yourselves, whether in school or out at work.
cheers
It was nice meeting most of you at the BBQ sharing session and to see you interacting with our current students. I hope that they have learnt much from you about HR job in the market and be encouraged by your advice.
What is entertainment allowance? You could pose this question to your ex-classmates who are now working in the HR Department. They might be able to help you there.
Although it is vacation time now, there is till quite a lot of work to catch up with. However, I am taking a short break, going to Ho Chi Minh. Will be there for about a week. Anyone been there before?
Or, anyone going on a holiday before starting work?
Hi, is me again, i will just make it short and sweet k, basically today i just finished the IMF event, everything looks fine on the outside, but actually everything was in a mess today.. we reach there abt 1 pm today, with no passes and shirt. No instructions given. Everthing in confusions and we actually missed our way in the esplanade, cos some doors only allows entrance but no exists, especially for those doing rooftop. We walked round and round but couldn't find our way out. When the student leader went to check with the policemen station there, they themselves also said that they were not sure!!-_-"...
So basically we had nothing to do in the early afternoon only till the late afternoon were we being ordered to cut out the clothes and dress the tables. After which, was motionless again for us, till 9 plus when PM Goh arrived at the rooftops with his 400 delegates. Lots of secret police around the area. Most of them quite handsome. 1 of them took a picture with us and it was only then that we realise that under his coat, he actually carried a few guns other than the 1.5 kg rifles or something in his big bag.. everyone of them were the same.. Hmm... we actually found it quite frightening, cos we didnt thought that this event could be something so stricted to the extreme that most of them carried not only a guns with them but a few!! The fireworks were very grand, but i didnt have much time to appreciate it, cos everyone went to watch it, leaving me behind to serve this gentleman (well, actually he kind of tapped at my shoulder and asked me to help him out wif the drinks when i jus joined the rest for the fireworks), cos he is taking drinks from PM Goh and his special guests.
After they left, those who were doing food host still have to clear up the whole place, while those doing usher had already been released for home.. and i had jus came back at ard 2 plus. Think i m going to sleep now, tml still need to go for work. Oh ya, currently i m working in an optical shop in west coast. A new environment for me and also a new experience for me, as i get to learn lots of things like reading glassed degree, type of lenses better for spectacles etc.. still got lots more to learn :p
Think iwill just stopped here, hope everyone had an enjoyable holidays and for those who had started working already, a smooth and successful journey for works:p
‘What Attracts and Retain Employees?’
This entry is inspired by the ever caring and patient Mrs Tit. I was informed by one of my informers, that you, Mrs Tit, would like some comments on this particular topic. Since you are such a nice tutor who was always there, giving me sound advice, on academic matters or otherwise, I thought I give you my two cents worth on it. So yours truly, initiated a conversation with Limin, Joy and Vel while we were on the train, on ‘What Attract and Retains Employees?’ The outcome?
1) Learning opportunities and job prospects.
2) Salary must be at least of market rate, but Vel Emphasizes that she really would like a job that pays above the market rate.
3) The working environment should ideally be friendly in a sense that they give you the basic respect as a fellow colleague and not constantly pick on you.
However, in the middle of our discussion, Vel brought up a very good point (at least that’s what I think). She mentioned ‘Entertainment Allowance’ and her reason? ‘Just in case I need to entertain the clients mah!’ (I must say, Vel, sometimes, you just amuse me). I know for a fact that ‘Entertainment Allowance’ was never mentioned in IEMP. Im curious on how this ‘Entertainment Allowance’ works, so will someone please enlighten me on this issue? Maybe Miss Jac Fong? Anyone?
Personally, I feel that it is most important to have interest in the job and be passionate about it. Or else, you will not make it in the long run. This applies to most jobs, if not all, including being teacher /lecturer.
I was watching ‘Get Real’ on CNA on Monday night and they were on the topic of ‘Burned Out Teachers’ and it got me thinking. The statistics show that ‘Some 600 teachers or 2.5% of the teaching workforce quit the profession each year.’ It was also mentioned that a significant number of teachers quit after serving their 3 year bond. One of the issues highlighted was, with the ranking system in place, teachers are more ‘pressured’ to ensure that the students produce the results that the school ‘desire’, not only academically but also in CCAs. (For more insights, do catch the re-run tomorrow, 21 Sept, at 5.30pm on CNA)
This program also reminds me of my not so smooth sailing secondary school days. I wonder… what kind of h*** did I put my teachers through? Especially to this particular teacher, who seems to be ‘constantly’ picking on me. To be fair, I was ‘naughty’ (ahem ahem) back then. Bad Bad taz...So I guess I deserve it in some ways. But hey, I turned out fine. Im a Business Studies Graduate from NP! Steady ar!
So to Mrs Tit, Ms Rosa Koh, Ms Jocelyn Soh and Ms Jacqueline Fong, Taz salutes each and everyone of you lecturers. Kudos to you all. May the FORCE be with you whenever you are lecturing and tutoring.
P.S: Why are the other tutors not posting any entry here? This is sad, sad, sad.
hi ms koh, glad ya enjoyed d iDare thingy.. servecam's bondin camp had oso juz passed.. frm 13-15..
had lotsa fun w ms nellie chew n mr ronald ng.. we call them our 'nai ma' n 'nai ba'.. haha. really bonded w d rest of d team mates.. sadly dear vel din get to join us due to some reasons..
haha. dun tink wil share lotsa info here.. scared no space. haha.
overall is as above, had lotsa fun, really bonded, understand each other betta.. :)
Hi everyone,
Just came back from the iDARE camp at Bintan.... and my whole body is aching..... I did the 'flying fox' there... you wouldn't believe it rite? : )
I am dead tired, but you see, one of my priorities is to check the blog (Yes, I am reading & following the blog). As I can see, there are more activities .... great, keep it up!
It's really wonderful to see you again at the BBQ. Your juniors have worked very hard in making the BBQ a success, and I think you have been also very supportive by your attendance & sharing. Thanks for those who make the special effort to come. Actually, I am very inspired by the fact that all of you are doing well in your respective areas & jobs. Work life can be very different from school life..... but that's no problem because our whole life is a continuous journey anyway. So keep up the good work that you are doing!!
I am really missing all of you.... everytime I walk past the canteen, I miss seeing all of you gathered in front of the sushi stall. I hope we'll continue to keep in touch!!
Take care & cheers!
P/s: Joy & Veline, have a fruitful trip to Cambodia. I am waiting to hear your experience.
Claudine, thanks for the new blogskin. It's beautiful!
Temp Admin @ EY (HR dep)
Hihi people, anyone interested to work temp in HR dep at EY.. We will need temp staff some time in Oct / Dec around that period. Duties include in helping out some filing, having opportunities to see how HR operates and what are the documents we are handling day-to-day. If I am not wrong, might need to help to go through some resumes or application forms. If you're interested do drop my a mail at claryn.neo@sg.ey.com. When we are recruiting during that period I can contact you. =)
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Btw, people..so sorry that I came too late at 11pm. I had difficulty getting a cab that night thus was delayed. I missed all of you and am glad to be able to catch up with the lecturers.. Luckily all of them were still there. We shall find some time to meet up soon.
Anw, thanks Ms Soh for sending me home. =) I had a great chat with u in the car and made me have a diff view of you from the past. hehee..
haha. dats a good one su..
yeah. had really enjoyed myself at d bbq.. thou mi, vel, jo n hida's always in front of d tv. ahha. d sharin session was great, at least we gotta see ppl back n sharin wat they haf gone thru after graduatin.
thanks su for d wishes! mi n vel wld definitely do our best in cambodia. next week wld b d team's bonding day (13-15)... d actual trip wld b on 26th sept to 10th oct. wanna come send us off? haha. its a mornin flight at 7am, so we gotta check in by 5am...? ahah.
3 guys (shenghao, nic, qh) into NS already.. haha. left w chienfong? haha. good luck to them for their training!
Hey all you SEXY people! Adios, &
Time just zoom past you regardless of whether you are having fun or otherwise and before you know it, it’ll be 2007! Freaky. I can still recall the first few days in HR class. It was kind of awkward to talk to each other for the first time. And how could some of you(Limin, Hida, Navi and the list goes on and on) even think that I’m arrogant or aloof? I’m neither arrogant nor aloof ok.
Fast forward to a year later, on September 7th, 2006, we were gathered at Aloha Loyang, Bungalow 4, to witness a ground breaking event. It was the first ever BBQ organized by the current HR batch for the HR graduates. And I must say it was nice to see all you HRlicious people at the BBQ.
Therefore, Rosa, you deserve a pat on the shoulder for being able to “persuade” the current batch to organize the BBQ. I can only conclude that the reason they organized the BBQ is either due to the fact that you are one hack of a persuader or they are still young and innocent and unknowingly fall into your trap.
To the other lecturers, it’s good to you see you fine lecturers again and chatting with each one of you. It was comforting to know that you superwomen are still the same old lecturers (pardon the pun) who accompanied me through the slow and agonizing HR journey.
To my former lecture mates, glad that we got a chance to meet up and catch up, just like the same old HR days. To those who felt that I was MIA, there is a perfectly logical explanation for that. It’s simply because I am rather occupied these days and as a result I do not go online as often as I did before.
To those serving Cambodia soon, have fun doing community work over there and have a safe flight to and fro. I’m proud of you, Joy and Vel for taking time out to help the needy, especially you, Vel (the mascara girl).
To myself, its time for me to go and tidur (sleep).
Have a great weekend all you MONYETS out there!
Hi everyone,
It's really good to see some activity here.....
So... finally the exams are over.... and most of you will be venturing out into the next phase of your life journey soon ... ... some to the working world & some to further education. It will definitely not be a bed of roses but I am sure you will make it if you put in some hard work & 'heart' work. I will certainly miss all of you at NP. (as I am writing this blog, your faces are flashing across my mind now) You have all been a lively & naughty lot....
I hope to see you at the BBQ tomorrow, so that we can all toast to good luck & great health....
To those of you who could not join us, it's really a pity. Nonetheless, do keep in touch & Be GOOD!!