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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Wow,

Seems I haven't been as consistent as i though I would've been! Anyways, it's been real fun recently, we've some stars check in.. but they're really old-school so not much people recognise them anymore...

Working at AYS (At-your-service) can sometimes be sooooo tongue-tangling! I have to greet the entire sentence before the guest says anything and sometimes they hang up on me!!! :( However, I do love working at the back coz i won't have to greet some real grumpy guests face to face early in the morning. Nonetheless, I'm so grateful that work has been pleasant and I'm getting along with my colleagues real good!

Working in the US has really made me realise the working cultural differences. Over here they empower you to do whatever you feel is appropriate to appease the guest but back in our Asian society, whatever "freebies" you give you have to sought your manager's approval, and sometimes this take several managers to approve before finally it can be done. It totally reminds me of the Fann Wong and Gurmit Singh movie - "Just follow law". OMG, I laughed my ass off when I watched that movie! Just to borrow a fan, she had to write in, CC here, CC there, just like how you need all the approvals to get something down. Over here it feels kinda awkward right now to use my authority but slowly I think I'm getting the hang of it. I wonder if I can adapt to the different working style back home in SG when I return!

Oh, on a side note, great news for anyone who's reading my blog. I've got another internship offer in Seattle. It's also in the Marriott. It's at the downtown Waterfront Marriott. It's real great and it's also 18 months - but the title is not for a FO position. It's the Housekeeping Supervisor Trainee title. Housekeeping sounds unattractive but I assure you, Marriott's benefits are real good! Also, I think this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who's looking to build some solid ground in the hospitality industry. With Marriott as your referral, your future opportunities are definitely expanded. Any interested takers please email me asap for more info.

There's been plenty of politics that go on in the office. Well I guess politics occur everywhere you go. It's just how you handle them and how to avoid people that'll get you into trouble. Moreover, besides my roomie and myself, there isn't anyone else for us to depend on! We've got to hang in there and look out for one another's backs! Not that people here are back-stabbing one another..but you'd never know. I do appreciate my manager having regular rap sessions with me (not the rap kinda rap..more like small discussions) on anything interesting going on...any issues I have with anyone... it makes me feel really appreciated and well taken care of here. Thank you guys!

Awww it's only my 2nd month and I have a line of visitors coming to visit me! I'm so blessed. Let me just announce who they are:

1. Gene - my travel friend whom i met in japan and who's based in US coming down today! (27-jan) to visit Seattle and have a little catch up with me :)

2. Li Hui - My childhood friend's gf whom I'm getting to know better :) She's a darling and she's bringing 4 other friends to Seattle for a little getaway! Hopefully I can be a good guide! =P

3. Jasmine - My bestest friend in the entire world. She's already applied for leave in July to go somewhere with me. Hopefully I can get my offs!!

4. WHO WANTS TO BE IN THIS SLOT? :) haha. Waiting for more people to sign up and meet me here!


oh yes, can i just totally brag about how great my hotel's gym is? I love it! it's 24 hours and there's a LCD attached to most of the machines (like treadmill, cycles..) and I totally love doing long inclining walks on the treadmill watching basketball matches. It's awesome!!!!

Sigh, I wana go to a theme park. I wana sit on a rollercoaster. Sky-dive! yes! I'm gona do that some day but i haven't found someone brave enough to attempt it with me. Any takers? :)

My HR manager heard about my sky-dive ambition and was so motivated to print me a quote she saw online and I think it's so perfect for me! Let me just list it down here:

"Life's not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming: WOW, what a ride!"


Awesome? I think it's so correct. I want to lead that kinda life. With no regrets! and of course, with lots of thrills, bumps and experiences along the way.

Gotta go, have belated orientation tomorrow at the downtown property :)

Cheers,
Amanda

Vuitton pen, 1/28/2010 02:39:00 PM.

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