Sales and Me

I was born to talk.. I talk a lot... well when I was young, my teacher, Mrs Cheong used to call me a "lawyer buruk" - a lousy lawyer who talked endlessly. When I finished my A-levels which didn't go too well my parents said try for the external law degree. I did ok , should have done better in my finals but was too distracted. Decided to go into banking. Yes besides talking a lot, I did like my maths and loved figures. Mum drilled it into all of us that till today, more than 23 years after my O-levels I still remember a bit about my trigonometry. I am no genius but I found maths and banking went well for me. however while I was having my stint as a banking officer , I realized that I could sell money. and I actually liked it. My boss, Mr Ang , whom I hold the highest respect for, was truly amazing. He was tough but fair. He told me at the start that I was wasting his time. How could a law graduate , work as a banker!!! However perseverance and a strong will to disprove his theory , that drive really got me going. Mr Ang, in all fairness, thought me so much and always showed me how to improve myself. He challenged me and I am so grateful to him. Mr Ang Wee Hiong - thank you so much!
That was more than 14years ago. I have not looked back. I went into Sales (Credit and Marketing), then sold teco services for Maxis and ended up in UPS. Everything, with zero knowledge start up to some point of success. I will talk more ...

Revathi's plight

What can we say, ignorance among some muslims in malaysia, makes it very difficult. they hide behind the veil of islam, when islam actually promotes love and understanding. to those poor souls who live in their biggotry, the more you force, the more you repel. forcing people will only force people to do things they DONT want to do. there will be no passion and true belief. if people want to fast, let them fast, if people want to pray let them pray, if they want to leave the religion, let them leave. I salute Revathi , for having the courage and passion to stand up to these biggots.. as well as Lina Joy!!!!

things are so organized and unlike my previous southern neighbours, there is SO much space! A bit expensive, but so far ok.

Coming to a new country

Have been here in AUSTRALIA for 5 months and it has been a tough transition for all of us. However I must say thus far, as new migrants we have been made welcome by most. The wonderful thing is that over here people have been helpful and our rellies have supported us. The greatest 3 regrets moving here would be:-
1] leaving my parents behind
2] my Friends and acquaintances over the past 40 years
3] the food from our lovely country.
Yes my morning rituals have changed drastically. I used to religously go to Raju's on JALAN GASING, everyday in the morning. Was so regular, I never had to place an order when I went there, sat at one place and read my papers in quiet, while having a great thosai and tea (teh tarik).
Over here though I leave home 1 hour later and am back home 2 hours ealrier.. well what does that say about time and traffic. I miss Malaysia but this is my new home and a new adventure has begun.
My kids and wife have been so supportive and have settled in well. The children are just outstanding, ALEX, ERIC and LARA , having more time with you, is so precious. Over here I realize weekends are even more preciious and MY TIME is so important.
Do post kind and constructive messages.... lah
Rienzie