I dunno how to

Thank you ~ I passed the UOB interview. Moving on to the next stage, which will be the assessment center this Saturday. Great ~ that will be from 8.30am to 1pm. And I have the HSBC interview at 1pm. Lets just say that somehow I won't be late. Can you tell me how am I going to have 3 (yes, 3) rounds of interviews at HSBC after going through 4 hours assessment at UOB? Really well-trained to be a banker ~ bah.

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The end justifies the means

I am running to campus for the case meeting now. Yes, every single one of us is going to present on Friday to the panel. We have been shortlisted from a pool of 39 teams. Only 12 teams had been shortlisted so far, and after this presentation, it will be down to 6. Yes, we haven't do up the powerpoint slides nor the speech. Yes, we have other project deadlines and midterm papers. But yes, we are going to convince the judges that we are good. Just smoke smoke smoke ~ bye bye

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Lets go

I don't care. Either next week or the week after next, she and I are going to the beach. No handphone, no laptop. Just the sun and the sand. Lets take a cheese break from this rat race.

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Butterfly effect

No time to comment on this yet. Go check out the global major bourses. It's amazing how rumours in one country (yes, big country) can start this chilling effect across the world. And this is only the beginning. If the rumours is confirmed by next week, then it's really gone case liao.

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Ok, I want to whine

Just 3 minutes for me to whine now. I have a bloody project presentation on Thursday. And the idiotic case competition will be held on Friday instead, so that the judges can evaluate the whole team. And best of all, my midterm paper for law is on Friday too. I was still hoping that I will have some time to rest before the Saturday interview. Shitty ~ really fuck up

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18 points

I had my first assessment for my driving today. Supposed to get below 30 points (first time mah) in order to pass. I scored just 18. Not bad. Haha ~ below is the list of offences. Quite clearly, I need to drive more safely. Although I did well for circuit, the instructor actually asked me to slow down for my parking too because I was inside the lot within 5 seconds. Haha ~

Fail to use appropriate gear
Fail to slow down when approaching road hazards
Fail to check blind spot
Late braking
Change lane abruptly

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Who are you?

Finally, I get to experience it! Haha. See ~ this is the first time a new-found friend (NTU) telling me that he had came across my blog months ago because his friend forwarded him this URL (although I dunno it's for positive or negative reason). The fact is that my pool of readers doesn't just include friends but many other strangers too. Haha ~
Maybe it's my discussion on my job hunting. I was still telling a friend of mine that both of us should write a manual on job hunting. Will surely sell like hot cakes. Haha ~
Today, my readership (not including re-visit) has reached 60! Not bad for an unknown like me. Ok, lets make it a formality. Welcome to my bullshit blog. I know that some of you hates me for my ego, for my university, for my nose-in-the-air pose, and my poor writing. If you do so, please feel free to exit. Don't waste your time here, go get yourself a life. However, if you have been reading my blog regularly as a friend, here's a thank-you message for you.
I promised this blog will be closed once I graduate. 7 more weeks to go .........

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That's for the foot--note

1. If I do get past this round for UOB, the 2nd round is this Saturday.
2. My dream IB interview is this Saturday too.
3. In fact, my case competition presentation is this Saturday.

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Whose sock is this?

The UOB interview went well. It was 40 minutes, which is a pretty comfortable time. One interviewer was from the HR, while another was from Risk Management department. Something dawned on me right after the interview, and it took me over a handful of interviews to realise this. Whenever I am interviewed for a company that I craved for (read: Citibank, Deutsche, SC), my performance would be below par. On the other hand, when I go for interviews in companies which I don't really care (read: UOB, Mapletree, Shell), I would do very well. See ~ it's my nerve. When I want something too badly, I tend to perform below par. If I go in with a heck-care attitude, I tend to be more confident and smooth. Ok ~ I will work on it. :)
I was very honest with the interviewers, informing them of my NS liability. I know it may just kill off my chance, but I guess it's better now than later. I am confident that I did well enough to earn a 2-round of interview, but if I do get rejected at this round, trust me ~ it's due to my NS liability. Haha ~ self-delusion.

As usual, here's the list of questions if you are keen. It may come in useful for my competitor, if you are reading it.

• Tell more more about your position in the Business Society
• Name the top 3 strength you posses as a leader
• Tell me a situation when you had a personality clash with a team-mate
• Why did you choose to go polytechnic instead of JC
• Why Risk Management
• What do you know about Risk Management
• What's your opinion on work-life balance
• SOCK

The 2nd last question was a surprise. In fact, the interviewer found it surprising that I didn't ask her about work-life balance in UOB. The fact is ~ I don't care. Haha. Anyway, the last question was the fun (but killer) part. Picked a card from a stack, and mine read SOCK. So I was supposed to give a 2-minute presentation on SOCK right on the spot. Yes, I smoked my way through, and I don't even recalled what exactly I have said. Haha.
This is a good rehearsal for my big one on Saturday. I am dying for that one and I shall ace it.

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The question is ....

Are you ready?

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Apply next year

I am going for an interview later today at UOB for the management associate position. No disrespect to the bank, but I am not even keen to go. Reason? The HR Vice-president had told me to apply next year instead, since I can't start work in July. So effectively, I am just going for the interview to clock another hour knowing it will fetch me no offer.
Sigh ~ this army liability has been costing me opportunities lately. I know my P&G race is over due to this reason as well. In fact, come to think about it, I also told my Deutsche Bank interviewers that I can only start in August knowing that the official program is starting in July. Sian lor ~

This week might just be another crazy week for me.
Monday: Interview
Tuesday: Project meeting
Wednesday: Project meeting
Thursday: Project presentation
Friday: Midterm exam
Saturday: Interview and case competition

Lets jiayou ba~

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You have to bring it back

Finally managed to catch "The Prestige" on DVD last night. I wanted to watch it when it was screened last Dec, but somehow I ended up watching that crappy shitty Sinking of Japan. Haha. If you haven't catch The Prestige, please do so. It's a very engaging film. In fact, if I had the time, I would watch it again.
Today was spent shopping. I really wish I have more time for everything. Sigh....
Seconds ago, I received the email from the case competition committee. My team has been shortlisted for the presentation. If we passed this presentation, we will be entering the final. Oh great ~ The presentation will be held this Saturday morning. On the same time as my most important (so far) job interview. Great. How? Can you tell me how?

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Doing fine

Thank you. Good night.

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The inevitable rejection

I am not surprised when I received the rejection email for yesterday's interview. Just find it ironic that they took 5 months to respond to my application, while just 1 day to reject. Haha. Oh well ~ I was mentally prepared for this rejection already. The rapport just wasn't there. Can you imagine the first thing that the interviwer said to me was, "You have 20 minutes". Maybe I am really not a good saleman.
I shouldn't be complaining since I had my chance. Just screwed it up badly myself. Yeah, will continue to work on it. Fingers tightly crossed for next interview.

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On campus and call

Back in campus preparing for the midterm paper. Sian. Friday. And the campus is filled with students like me. Sigh ~ the worst thing is ..... UBS hasn't called back. Couldn't locate the caller since it was a general line. Tamade ~ sian.

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Good morning

............

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Smartie pant

Oh great. I received a call from an unfamiliar number at 6.30pm today. I ignored it, thinking it's that man. Tamade. When I called back moment ago, the voice message goes....

Thank you for calling UBS, our office is closed for the day .............blablabla ~

Wah sei ...... how smart sia. Bloody hell. Did I just ignore an important call? Maybe this call is a sale call? But again, I don't have a million dollar for them. Is it a recruitment call? But again, I received a rejection email from them last week already. Hmmm..... maybe it's just a friend inside calling me. We shall see what happens tomorrow when I call back.
Good night!

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Shen of shen

Ok, the report for the case competition is more or less done. This powerful shen of shen in my group is amazing. Kudo to her for turning our shit into a professional looking report.
I am sure we will be shortlisted for next round. Result on Monday.

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20 minutes. Go.

I hate such interview. 20 minutes. Really too short a time to sell myself. I walked out from the interview room feeling lousy. No rapport with interviewers at all. Gone case.
Oh ya, One Raffle Quay building is really cool ~

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Cold feet

Ok, this sounds stupid, but I am abit anxious about the interview tomorrow. I have never been to one interviewing for wealth management position. I don't even know what to expect. Friends are telling me that private bankers have to be charming. Puke ~ how to pretend to be charming? Haha ~
The interview is only 30 minutes. I hate such short interviews, especially by HR. One wrong answer and you are out of the race. Luckily, this time round, it will be by the line manager. Tell me ~ how to charm him/her within 30 minutes so as to earn me a second round of interview? These days, I have been preoccupied with valuation and accounting in preparation for the big D-day next Saturday.
Chris ~ now, more smile, more smile ..........

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Vegas Night

Bondue will be organising a casino themed dinner called Vegas Night on the 23rd of Feb (this Friday.

At Vegas Night, we'll have black jack, roulette, big small and texas holdem tables, and every one will be given some chips to play with. If you end the night with 1 of the top 10 biggest chip stacks, you can win prizes such as ipod shuffles, $400 Eccleticism vouchers, hotel Rendezvous stays and spa vouchers. In addition, there will be jazz performances, an Elvis impersonator as well as magicians to entertain the crowd. Beer will be sold by Frujch. There will also be a Western buffet so there's something for everyone! Tickets cost just $12.

Here's the link to Vegas Night promotional video if you want to check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qrAP7KvzlU

This event is brought to you by Bondue. If you wish to get the ticket, please contact me. I am sure it will great fun. So do join us!

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Check your blindspot

Everything went fine in today's lesson. I have finished everything. So what's left are just revision and revision. Instructor commented that I can tackle the circuit very well, whereas I need to mind my bindspot when I drive on the road. I am still very bitter that I have to wait till July for the test. If the test is next week, I am very sure I will pass it without a sweat. Now, try taking a 5-months break before going for the test. I guess I will be super rusty by then. Sian.
Tomorrow will be a long day for me. Interview in the morning (short one though) follow by 2 project meetings. I wish I have a little more time for myself. Yawn ~ taking a nap. Bye ~

footnote: wealth mgt, risk mgt, reserve, investment banking

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Lost for word

I wish I don't need to make my grandma upset now, but I don't have a choice. I will never ever acknowledge him. Never.

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Faith in him

Nobel prize winner starts new party, enters politics
He will sever ties with Grameen Bank later this month. "There is no way I can stay away from politics any longer - I am determined," Mr Yunus told reporters in Dhaka, the Bangladeshi capital, according to Reuters.

Last semster, I chose Bangladesh as the country of study for my Economic Development in Asia project since it's one of the poorest country in Asia to start with. Unsurprisingly, my report concluded that political instability and corruption are the 2 critical issues that Bangladesh have to solved in order to get out of poverty. During my project presentation, I stated that what the country needs now is someone who commands great respect and passion like our dear MM. Lee in this coming election. The professor smiled and commented that it's quite fixed already. I am really glad when I came across this piece of news today. For I know, he is the one who had and will continue to make a difference in the lifes of many Bangladeshi.

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Swimming upstream

What to do?

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One more day

Running out of time. Very sian ah ~~~~~~

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Once a year

I always feel weird when I see them in my grandma's (mum's side) house. I only see them once a year, and they look so different every year. Haha. The visit this year is quite interesting, all thanks to a "choir" performance by my aunt's family, singing Hokkien new year song. Haha ~ it was funny. My relatives have been supportive when they asked me if I am graduating. Most of them advised me to go slow on my job application, no hurry. At least my extended family members are not pressuring me in any way. :)
Back to the original topic. Say for example, last year when I saw one of my cousin, he was a baby. This year, he is running around and I can't recognise him. In fact, I have more than 10 cousins (mum's side alone) and I can't recognised their faces every year. But it's such moment when I realised that I have grown old. Haha. No longer should I be collecting red packets.
Anyway, it will be gambling session tonight. Looking forward to it!

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Happy Lunar New Year

My dear readers and friends, have a great celebration!

On another note, I am counting down ....... 8 more weeks. And it shall be curtains down for this blog too.

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whatever. seriously, whatever.

if this is the end, so be it. i have nothing else to say. nothing i said matters to you anyway. ok. go away. now.

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That's the circle

Go stand there. Don't come any nearer. You are crazy. C-R-A-Z-Y.

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18 pages

1 midterm test, 4 interviews, 2 projects, and 1 bloody 18-pages case to analyze. Arrrggghhhh ~ Happy Chinese New Year!

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M* Protege

Don't be mislead by the poster. It's almost completely irrelevant to the movie proper. Having said that, it's a very good movie. Daniel Wu is surprisingly good. I never notice this actress Zhang Jing Chu before this movie. She is very convincing in her role too. Don't look out for exciting film-editing nor powerful soundtrack. The movie is basically telling people the evil of drugs. And very interestingly, alot of the pictures inside are very real and impactful. Good movie. Go catch it.

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Turning tide

After 5 long months of depressive wait, Deutsche Bank finally responds. Really glad. Yeah, heading for interview soon. :)
On another note, UOB called me up a few minutes later after Deutsche to ask me to go too. Yeah ~

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One and only shot

When I received the call moment ago, I was really puzzled. Why did she call my residential number instead of my mobile number? After verifying with her, I realised I filled up the application form wrongly months ago. Haha ~ that's why she hasn't been able to contact me for days.
First up, she congrats me on passing the reasoning test. With that, she asked me how do I find the test. I was upfront with her and told her that I doubt I performed well for verbal test. She agreed. She said in a rather encouraging tone, "Chris, your verbal performance is below average, but your maths performance is excellent. So it averaged out to be good." Really lucky to pass it sia ~
I was honest with her that even if I clinch the position in the end, I won't be able to join them for Summer since I have problematic NS liability to settle. She was flexible enough to say that arrangement can be done to accommodate me if I get the offer. Good good. Nowadays, I rather come clean with the organisations on this problem, than to get rejected in the end because of this.
Alright, it may really be my one and only shot for Investment Banking. Yes, I am really really happy now. Even though it's just an interview, I am glad I am given the opportunity. I will do my best. :)

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Advertising

Do pay a visit to this blog. www.auditorsinwhite.blogspot.com
Don't worry. There's no virus.
This site is started by a friend (and his friends) in NTU. There are many interesting t-shirt inside, especially for all the auditors-wannabes. No harm visiting. Go check it out!

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Part-time student

Many months ago, this blog used to be all about my work in CCA and studies. Nowaday, I appear more like a part-time student. Ok, maybe I have been talking too much about my job hunting. Lets see what I have in the next 2 weeks as a student.

Week 7
- Today: Social Psychology midterm quiz
- Saturday: Collect the business case (competition)

Week 8
- Meetings
- And ...... many many more meetings (there goes my term break)
- Friday: Deadline for submission of case (competition)

Week 9
- Wednesday: Presentation of case (if the team is shortlisted)
- Thursday: Social Psychology project presentation
- Friday: Law of M&A midterm

As you can see, my CNY might be burnt. Sian sian sian. Hmmmm..... on another note, the Budget statement will be delivered today at 3.20pm. Do keep yourself in the loop if you are a business student.

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It may have started 2 days ago

Weeks ago, I claimed that correction of the market is just around the corner. Many may not agree with me, but I feel that it had started 2 days ago. Although the STI may have bounced back today, I believe the factors from the States will weigh in soon. Lets see how will Budget 2007 affect the market.

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Can only get more weird

Recall the HSBC IB talk I attended on the 13th Oct 2006. You can refer to that post. Like I said in that post, I was very impressed with the management. I applied for it knowing that the chance of even being granted an interview is low. From what I gathered from another friend, out of the 30 SMU applicants, only one was granted an interview. And that case was through some "personal connection".
So you see, it has been around 4 months without any news from them. And just 2 days ago, I received the email from them asking me to attempt the reasoning test online. Haha ~ I can't believe my luck. Although I have completed the test, I have yet to learn the outcome. The status is as followed;

Applicant Status: Application On Hold
Christopher, thank you for recently taking part in your online psychometric testing stage of the HSBC Investment Banking Summer Internships Programme selection process. Your application is currently on hold, and we will be in contact with you shortly to let you know the next stage of the recruitment process.

Keeping my fingers crossed that I will be granted an interview. Not asking for too much, right?

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V for?

To all my dear friends and readers, happy Valentine's Day!

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They say it's my "calling"

I couldn't believe it when I received the call from MAS this afternoon. If you may refer to my post on the 29th Sep 2006, I made it pretty obvious that I was pushing their limit.

1. During the inital application when we were supposed to state down the preferred position, I type "N.A." because I only want to attend the dinner.
2. When the HR called me up a few weeks later to attend an assessment before the dinner, I said "no" because I only want to attend the dinner.
3. During the dinner, there was a round table discussion. I am so sure that I shot my mouth off. Why? Because the chap (NTU) sitting beside me actually remember me after many months.
4. I was supposed to see the HR after the dinner. I headed straight home instead.
5. I never follow up with the application.

So now, I am pretty sure they are desperate enough to recruit a punk. Haha ~ anyway, I am supposed to tell them tomorrow if I am keen to go for an interview. Oh well, maybe it's really my "calling". At this point in time, maybe it won't be smart for me to close the door before looking what's inside. Right?

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Listen. "We care."

The so-called career forum went well. At least all of us get to sit while the management gave their speeches. The Q&A was pretty good since relevant (instead of act-smart) questions were posted.
My only goal for attending this forum is to speak to the HR head directly. The program starts on 24th July, but I'm afraid my army obligation might drag me till August. So I wanted to clarify with the bank and seek solution from them.

Here's what the HR head said to me.
"You have 2 options. Either you request early-release from the army. Or you apply next year."

Yeah, right. I know you care. Of course you do.

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Excuse me, do you want to try SK-II?

Yeah, passed the P&G's reasoning test. Good. One step closer to selling SK-II. Haha ~

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"How will you choose?"

I got the above question from the interviewer today. The interview (an hour) wasn't as technical as I thought. In fact, it's mostly questions about myself and life in SMU. You know what? He went through my transcript and spotted a "B" grade (my one and only). Amazingly, he asked me, "Why you score a B for computing?" Bah ~ are you expecting 35 As?
The discussion went fine, although he kept on questioning my career goal and potential offers (if any). Basically, I guess he wanted to be sure that I won't reject if I am really being offered. But I was pretty frank with him on that particular question (refer to post topic). To keep it short, it's
- job scope and learning
- career advancement
- opportunities to work in team and interact with other departments
- organisation culture
- opportunities to transfer across departments over time
- pay package
I am confident the discussion went well. Laugh at me if you want, but if I don't receive the offer in the end, I will believe that they are convinced that I will jump on next opportunity. Not because I am not good enough. We shall see next week.

Footnote: This is the only interviewer who conduct his interview standing up and pacing left and right.

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Maybe tomorrow?

Project meeting at 12 noon later.
2nd round interview at 4pm.
Career forum at 6pm.
And I have a 30% midterm quiz on Thursday.
Bah. I want to sleep.

P.S. I think my CNY will be spent working through the case paper (case competition) which I joined. How exciting ~

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Round 1 ~

The good news is...... I passed this round of interview. Received the call from the company an hour after the interview. So I will be back for the 2nd round tomorrow. And the caller actually asked me to prepare for tougher finance questions. Bah.
Ok, here's the list of questions if you are keen. Good thing that I can answer all with ease. Hehe ~

• How to valuate a company? A stock? Name and explain the 3 methods
• What is WACC and how to derive it?
• How do you derive free cashflow (FCF)?
• Why use free cashflow instead of other cash figures in valuation exercise?
• How do you derive beta? Levered and unlevered
• How do you valuated a property?
• How do you derive the cost of equity? Name the 3 methods
• What is Var? Give me an example of VaR.

So it will be Round 2 tomorrow. Yeah ~ jiayou!

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If I may put it bluntly....

.....if you want to lead, then be a good leader. Don't make me feel that you are dragging the team down. I am taking a back sit this time round because I trusted your capability initially. If you cannot live up to people's expectation, admit it and step aside.

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Damage for CNY

Shirt = $79
Polo-tee = $59
Belt = $59 (after 50% discount)

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Ode to my family

2007 may be an interesting year for my family indeed. Coming next month, my younger brother is getting married. Preparation is on going in the family now, and my grandma (recovered, thank you) has requested for 10 wedding tables for her friends alone. Haha ~ I guess she's excited. After all, it's her first as a grandma. :)
My youngest brother just received the "O"-level result on Friday. Not bad, although I am concerned about how much he seems to be following my footsteps. When he consulted me for advices on the various courses in polytechnic, it got me thinking of myself exactly 10 years ago. Back then, I was sure I will choose the poly route although my grades could bring me in to a JC easily. Hearing from my brother, he isn't that sure now. Oh well, just choose something you like. Passion brings us to places ultimately, right?
2 weeks ago (refer to my post on 3rd Feb), my mum told me that she is considering taking over the food stall from my cousin (owner). Her concerns were, of course, the capital and labor hours. You know, before I entered SMU, I promised myself that someday I will provide the capital for her to be her own boss. When she told me of that opportunity 2 weeks ago, I wished I could contribute more than just words of encouragement. Yet again, I told her to reconsider because she may not need to work so hard since I will be entering the workforce in the near future. Lets see how things turn out.
As for myself, things aren't all bright in 2007 yet. Basically, I have myself to blame for many of the problems. I am restless in campus because I have no CCA commitment. I have no academic goal because I have more or less secured the Summa. My job hunting hasn't been successful because I was aiming too high in the past. Even my friendship with my buddy has been on the rock due to some foolish reasons. This last point has been affecting me much lately, especially since we have been buddy of 15 years. Yes, I have faith that we have been through enough to overcome this issue, but I really can't help it if people wishes to break it up. Sigh.... what can I say? Are you happy now?
Anyway, it will be fine, I hope. If I can have it my ways, I wish .......
- secure a good offer from a decent employer
- resolve the problem with my buddy
- finish the NS liability with no hiccup
- end my university education on a good note
- my younger brother entering a course that he likes
- my grandma in good health
- provide capital for my mum to take over the stall, or even retire in near future

Cheers
Strife

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TGIF to TGIS

Drained after a long day out. Attended the P&G reasoning test at 9am. Don't ask me why am I applying for P&G, because my SoP reply will be "I want to sell SK-II". Haha ~
After I finished the test, I had to rush back to campus for the project meeting. A final rehearsal before the real thing in 45 minute. The presentation went well, except that bugger in my class. Oh well, I have the remaining term to get back at him. -_-
Once the class ended, I had to once again rush to the information session for the Citibank case competition. Hmmm..... looking at the rest of the candidates, I think it will be sufficiently challenging just to pass the prelim selection. But again, we are the underdog. Who knows?
When the information session ended, I received this call from a HR (company remained confidential for the moment). Going to attend an interview for a Risk Management position on Monday. And frankly speaking, I know nuts about risk management. I simply applied to find out more, yet according to the HR, I will be seeing the line manager on Monday so I should be prepared for technical questions. Bloody hell. Neverthless, I went to the library to do some crush course on the topic. Don't want to make a fool of myself on Monday.
Met my friends (seniors) for dinner at RaffleCity before heading up to Equinox for a drink. Nice place, but too bad we didn't get the window seats. And here I am back home, preparing for my midterm next week.
You know something? I miss such day, where I am fully packed back to back. Yes, it's tiring, but no doubt it's fulfilling. I am just too restless for my own good. Good night, my friends.

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May the real fat idiot please stand up?

Just finished the merger & acquisition case presentation 10 minutes ago. I tell you ~ I seldom get work up over presentation. This chap in my class is idiotic. I was so pissed that I felt like throwing my Dean's List certificates at him. Come on, I am not somone who use my GPA to whack people, but this chap is amazing. He's questioning my finance knowledge when it's obvious that he's stating a wrong fact. Bloody idiot, really. And he talked as if he really know his stuff. Fuck off lah. You are making a fool of yourself. The class was laughing, and I stopped my team mates from rebutting him. I simply gave him a "ya right" look, and sarcastically said, "Ok~" See, I can't be bothered to argue with idiots. Especially those who think they are smart, but in fact the dumbest of all.
Ask me and I will spell his name.......

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Why?

Are you happy now?

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Nothing in mind

Nothing to say lately. I hate the classes these days. Can't click well with project mates. Seldom see friends in campus. Nothing to say to nobody. Not even to this blog.

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Whose happy family?

All of you should go catch the news on the debate on Biomedical sector in Singapore. Damm funny. Mr Philip Yeo vs. Ms Lee Wei Ling (Lee family). I am so keen to find out when is our dearest Mr. Lee going to say something. Haha ~

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Maybe it's a blessing in disguise

First up, pardon me for my absence from this blog for so many days. Just couldn't find words to express myself here. Oh well, here I'm. :)
Shell called me up this afternoon. Here's how the HR lady went, "Chris, the Procurement managers felt that you are still very keen on finance, thus they don't find you suitable for the role in Procurement Department."
I am fine, no kidding. As mentioned in my previous post, I was mentally prepared for it because it was quite obvious that I still can't let go of my passion. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise after all. Although I will love to receive the offer (after which I will reject), I am equally cool with this outcome. At the minimum, I know that I am not unqualified for the job. It's just that they can tell that my passion doesn't lie there. I think I have to work on my poker's face stunt. Couldn't hide this fact from the managers, haha.
Ever since the interview on Friday, I have spent time understanding myself better. I am convinced that I should really follow my dream. If I just jump into a job opening simply for security sake, I will just be another chap on the street. Right?
Chin up, Chris. You can do it. You know that you are good. It's just a matter of time when the right opportunities surface.

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Coming full circle

This was what I hoped I can provide. Difference is .... just slightly earlier than planned.

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Reality and dream

The HR lady called me up at 9am (I was on my bed), telling me that the interview will be held in Paula Bukom at 11am. Bah. I ended up having to rush here and there, spending $18 on called cab with the cab driver speeding at 110km/hr in order for me to catch the ferry. The ferry departing time is 10.45am. I reached the terminal at 10.44am. I had to literally run on board.
I doubt many of you have ever experienced taking a ferry to interview. Haha. To be frank, the place looks run down. In fact, the first issue that the interviewer discussed on was to manage my expectation. There isn't nice cosy office nor glamorous title, although I have kinda expected it.
The discussion went fine. As expected, both interviewer asked if I am concerned about not being able to work in the finance industry. Fortunately, I was well prepared for this question. However, when they asked, "How do you see yourself in this department for 10 years?", I was totally lost for words. I have never ever thought of that. I believe they get the point that if I ever join Shell, that's because I am looking forward to the broad based career development instead of a specialisation into Procurement department. The position sounds challenging, but that's definitely not what I want to to do for more than 3 years.
Had a quick lunch with the interviewer before I headed back to campus for class. The cab drove past the CBD area at lunch time. I stared out of the window at those chaps in their well-pressed shirts and pants. Do I really want to be stationed in that island for the next 3 years?

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What do you want?

When I don't retaliate, it doesn't mean you are right. It's simply because I understand the person stuck in the middle. Years down the road, many of us will be laughing at our own foolish acts. Lets all behave like an responsible adult now and appreciate the beauty of mutual respect.
There's a limit to one's patience. Don't push it too far. And I mean it.

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Wanna upsize?

Bloody hell. It's a combo meal. First up, a regular sore throat. Upsize it to cough. Then value-add it with flu. -_-
I am meeting the representative from the Contract & Procurement department tomorrow. Lets see what happens.

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