Saturday, July 4, 2009
Saturday, August 9, 2008
1st Month Anniversary at Work
It's been 1 month since I started work at ST Aero, and I have already started on some real work. I heard from working friends who said they were still in their learning phase, and did not have much to do at work. Sometimes I do envy them that they have nothing much to do, but on the other hand, I prefer to have work to keep me occupied, so time flies faster at work. Haha.
For now, I would prefer to keep myself on my toes, doing some stuffs, so as to be able to show I can do work. Haha. My current mentor James just got promoted to Senior Engineer, and he is into his third year in ST Aero. I heard from others that there's this girl, Cindy, who got promoted to Senior Engineer from Engineer after just 2 years. I wonder if I can follow her footsteps. 3 years seem a little long for me. I really hope I can prove to everyone that I am someone capable.
Was reading in the papers that turnover rate in Asia job market is very high, due to people looking for advancement in their careers. I believe this is true, but only to a small extent. Only applicable to capable people. Haha. I wonder if I would be one of those. Not that I am already thinking of jumping ship, but really, if career advancement is slow especially if the department is quite big, I dun see why not! Haha
In a career, advancement = money? To me, hmmm. If given a choice, probably I would take MONEY? haha. I mean given the current situation, I would prefer having the money first. You need money to do stuffs, like getting married and getting your house. So I guess the aerospace industry is a good start for me. If it comes with a good career advancement, that would be even better. For now, I would see myself working here long-term. In the future, no one knows...
For now, I would prefer to keep myself on my toes, doing some stuffs, so as to be able to show I can do work. Haha. My current mentor James just got promoted to Senior Engineer, and he is into his third year in ST Aero. I heard from others that there's this girl, Cindy, who got promoted to Senior Engineer from Engineer after just 2 years. I wonder if I can follow her footsteps. 3 years seem a little long for me. I really hope I can prove to everyone that I am someone capable.
Was reading in the papers that turnover rate in Asia job market is very high, due to people looking for advancement in their careers. I believe this is true, but only to a small extent. Only applicable to capable people. Haha. I wonder if I would be one of those. Not that I am already thinking of jumping ship, but really, if career advancement is slow especially if the department is quite big, I dun see why not! Haha
In a career, advancement = money? To me, hmmm. If given a choice, probably I would take MONEY? haha. I mean given the current situation, I would prefer having the money first. You need money to do stuffs, like getting married and getting your house. So I guess the aerospace industry is a good start for me. If it comes with a good career advancement, that would be even better. For now, I would see myself working here long-term. In the future, no one knows...
Personality Test
Got this link from a friend's blog and went to try it out.
http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx
Looks to be quite accurate for me. Ha.
The results are as shown:
Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You like serious, smart and determined people. You don't judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren't necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people's eyes.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.
The seriousness of your love:
You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.
Your views on education
Education is less important than the real world out there, away from the classroom. Deep inside you want to start working, earning money and living on your own.
The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.
How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.
What are you most afraid of:
You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.
Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
1st Week at work
After 1 week at work, i finally worked out the best way to get to and fro work. Haha. For my first 2 days, I took the bus 55 + bus 90/94route, which actually took me 1hr plus a little to get to work, and back home. However, I realised an even faster route. Even though I have to change buses 3 times, yes 3 times, I just need half the traveling time.
Best Route: bus 13/88 to opposite SPH, bus 93 to near airport road, then bus 90/94 to get to office.
I have calculated the traveling fares. Turned out to be the same for both methods. So not that bad, can get home faster.
There is a cheaper way though, but still took me about an hour each time. MRT to Toa Payoh, then bus 90. Shall just stick to my best route though.
Work is getting more and more intense. My 'mentor', Patrick is going to leave the company in 2 weeks, and I am supposed to take over his stuffs. I was shocked, but flattered to have him think so highly of me. Ha. i will try my best, even though the electrical wiring diagrams make me blur. Practice makes perfect. I believe I would be proficient in that given some time.
When taking a colleague's transport to Seletar air base, he told me that he went to Brazil and USA one year each place during his stint in ST Aero. Apparently, the company looks for volunteers to go overseas. Best if they can get people to be posted there long term - 2 to 3 years. I was like thinking, if there happened to have a chance, I would love to go overseas for work, but not so long-term. Ha. As a newbie, I guess there is still a lot to learn here first. However, if I dun get a chance any sooner, I believe I would not want to go overseas in 2 - 3 yers. Dunno why, but probably as you get older, you have more burdens like family and stuffs.
DILEMMA. Haha. Probably 3 months later would be a good time, but I dun think it's possible when the department is shorthanded.
Hmmmm...
WORK HARD!
Best Route: bus 13/88 to opposite SPH, bus 93 to near airport road, then bus 90/94 to get to office.
I have calculated the traveling fares. Turned out to be the same for both methods. So not that bad, can get home faster.
There is a cheaper way though, but still took me about an hour each time. MRT to Toa Payoh, then bus 90. Shall just stick to my best route though.
Work is getting more and more intense. My 'mentor', Patrick is going to leave the company in 2 weeks, and I am supposed to take over his stuffs. I was shocked, but flattered to have him think so highly of me. Ha. i will try my best, even though the electrical wiring diagrams make me blur. Practice makes perfect. I believe I would be proficient in that given some time.
When taking a colleague's transport to Seletar air base, he told me that he went to Brazil and USA one year each place during his stint in ST Aero. Apparently, the company looks for volunteers to go overseas. Best if they can get people to be posted there long term - 2 to 3 years. I was like thinking, if there happened to have a chance, I would love to go overseas for work, but not so long-term. Ha. As a newbie, I guess there is still a lot to learn here first. However, if I dun get a chance any sooner, I believe I would not want to go overseas in 2 - 3 yers. Dunno why, but probably as you get older, you have more burdens like family and stuffs.
DILEMMA. Haha. Probably 3 months later would be a good time, but I dun think it's possible when the department is shorthanded.
Hmmmm...
WORK HARD!
Monday, July 7, 2008
30/6 - 5/7 In-Camp Training
This ICT seemed to be the slackest of all for me and my fellow signalers in the Scout Platoon. For the first time, the other people in the platoon had more stuffs to do than us.
Signalers - riding + HHTI + IPPT + observing mortar live firing
Bashers - SAW training + IPPT + GPMG training + GPMG live firing
Drivers - driving + GPMG training + GPMG live firing
The GPMG thingy in the whole ICT was the killer. Because we were not really trained to use the GPMG, lots of time was spent on that. Poor bashers and drivers. hoho.
For me, ICT was the time to slack, just before starting work. It was where I started reading my first ECONOMIST. I have to say that the magazine was quite informative and interesting, not as bad as I had thought. Probably if I can somehow get my hands on free copies of ECONOMISTS, I can read it on my way to and fro work.
Another good news. My runnings during the free time in the last past 2 months bore fruits too, as I passed my IPPT in my first attempt during this current window. Haha. Ran like a dog, and with the help of Ryan Loke who asked me to open my strides the last 200m, I managed to clear the 2.4km run with a time of 12min08sec. Pass = $100 + no RT. Woohoo!
Last thing to talk about ICT - the food. Apparently, the food supplied by the Singapore Food Industry to the cookhouse have improved by leaps and bounds since the time I was serving NS. Haha. In some of my mealtimes, I even went for 2nd helpings of chicken wings and fish fillets. Either my appetite had grown or the food really was nice. I remember the takeaway from cookhouse for the time we came back from outfield training - I ate 2 packets lor. Haha. First time man.
All in all, ICT was not so bad. I dunno why people would want to find excuses to defer from ICT. Meeting old friends whom you have not met for the past few years, knowing how they are all doing, getting a break from the hectic work schedules.
Alright, now that I am done with my convocation today, the next thing to look forward to - 1st day of work. TOMORROW! Haha. Hope colleagues are nice, food in canteen is good, and last but not least, shuttle buses to and fro Bishan. Wait till my next update!
Signalers - riding + HHTI + IPPT + observing mortar live firing
Bashers - SAW training + IPPT + GPMG training + GPMG live firing
Drivers - driving + GPMG training + GPMG live firing
The GPMG thingy in the whole ICT was the killer. Because we were not really trained to use the GPMG, lots of time was spent on that. Poor bashers and drivers. hoho.
For me, ICT was the time to slack, just before starting work. It was where I started reading my first ECONOMIST. I have to say that the magazine was quite informative and interesting, not as bad as I had thought. Probably if I can somehow get my hands on free copies of ECONOMISTS, I can read it on my way to and fro work.
Another good news. My runnings during the free time in the last past 2 months bore fruits too, as I passed my IPPT in my first attempt during this current window. Haha. Ran like a dog, and with the help of Ryan Loke who asked me to open my strides the last 200m, I managed to clear the 2.4km run with a time of 12min08sec. Pass = $100 + no RT. Woohoo!
Last thing to talk about ICT - the food. Apparently, the food supplied by the Singapore Food Industry to the cookhouse have improved by leaps and bounds since the time I was serving NS. Haha. In some of my mealtimes, I even went for 2nd helpings of chicken wings and fish fillets. Either my appetite had grown or the food really was nice. I remember the takeaway from cookhouse for the time we came back from outfield training - I ate 2 packets lor. Haha. First time man.
All in all, ICT was not so bad. I dunno why people would want to find excuses to defer from ICT. Meeting old friends whom you have not met for the past few years, knowing how they are all doing, getting a break from the hectic work schedules.
Alright, now that I am done with my convocation today, the next thing to look forward to - 1st day of work. TOMORROW! Haha. Hope colleagues are nice, food in canteen is good, and last but not least, shuttle buses to and fro Bishan. Wait till my next update!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Accepted
This morning while in dreamland, the HR personnel from ST Aerospace called me up to inform me I have been selected to work there as an engineer. Ha. Cool. The lady over the phone sounded nice, and she explained the whole remuneration package and benefits to me, which sounded quite attractive.
Ha. actually I have nothing to compare to, as ST Aerospace was the only company to offer me a job, up till this current point of time. But I guess, I would have no complaints about it. It seems that being rejected by T**H was really a blessing in disguise. Yay, to hell to cleanroom and bunny suit man.
Come to think of it, I was so gian to go into Air Force that I even applied for the SAF Local scholarship during BMT, only to get screwed for my lousy GP grade in A Levels. Just when I did not think of the aviation industry anymore, the opportunity struck again. Wow. Cool.
Well well. come July 8th, I would be busy with work le. Yes, no more slacking and rotting at home. Rather have money going into my account lor.
Woot...
Ha. actually I have nothing to compare to, as ST Aerospace was the only company to offer me a job, up till this current point of time. But I guess, I would have no complaints about it. It seems that being rejected by T**H was really a blessing in disguise. Yay, to hell to cleanroom and bunny suit man.
Come to think of it, I was so gian to go into Air Force that I even applied for the SAF Local scholarship during BMT, only to get screwed for my lousy GP grade in A Levels. Just when I did not think of the aviation industry anymore, the opportunity struck again. Wow. Cool.
Well well. come July 8th, I would be busy with work le. Yes, no more slacking and rotting at home. Rather have money going into my account lor.
Woot...
Friday, June 20, 2008
2nd Interview
Went for my 2nd interview at ST Aerospace. Din sleep much due to the Portugal vs Germany match, and also the tossing around in bed before the game. Game was exciting with 5 goals, with Germany edging the thriller. Damn. Lost 5 bucks. Bought draw in the 1X2, thanks to a stupid dream I had the previous night.
Back to the interview. In the morning, I took the train to Toa Payoh and took bus 90 to ST Aerospace. Wah, took me like one hour to reach lor. Damn long leh. Learnt a new way to get there, dunno can get to use it or not. Hopefully I get offered a job there. The new way I learnt from a fellow interviewee is taking 93 from Bishan ( the other side), stopping near Comfort Driving Centre, then change 94.
If ever I am going to work there, I will go get a foldable bike, ride from my house to the 93 bus stop, then probably ride to ST Aerospace from where I would alight. Wah, damn healthy man. Yes, should stick to this if I am going to work at the Paya Lebah ST Aerospace area.
I actually applied for the Field Electrical Engineer post, meaning I might get posted to the various air bases around to work. Meaning, Changi, Sembawang or Paya Lebah. Heard that, might even got chance to get posted to France to work. Haha. Cool man, working with the pilots-wannabe of the Singapore Air Force inn France. Haiz. That's if I get the job man.
Well well. Heard from the HR director that results shall be known in a week's time. Hopefully I get the call...
Back to the interview. In the morning, I took the train to Toa Payoh and took bus 90 to ST Aerospace. Wah, took me like one hour to reach lor. Damn long leh. Learnt a new way to get there, dunno can get to use it or not. Hopefully I get offered a job there. The new way I learnt from a fellow interviewee is taking 93 from Bishan ( the other side), stopping near Comfort Driving Centre, then change 94.
If ever I am going to work there, I will go get a foldable bike, ride from my house to the 93 bus stop, then probably ride to ST Aerospace from where I would alight. Wah, damn healthy man. Yes, should stick to this if I am going to work at the Paya Lebah ST Aerospace area.
I actually applied for the Field Electrical Engineer post, meaning I might get posted to the various air bases around to work. Meaning, Changi, Sembawang or Paya Lebah. Heard that, might even got chance to get posted to France to work. Haha. Cool man, working with the pilots-wannabe of the Singapore Air Force inn France. Haiz. That's if I get the job man.
Well well. Heard from the HR director that results shall be known in a week's time. Hopefully I get the call...
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