Wow, I am back on campus again. Although it seems I’ve been away for 1 day and a half, it actually means century apart.
For these two days, I interpreted for my boss, I attended their meetings, I was expected to be a part of their business. And my voice is very important. I am truly thankful of the boss to have given me this opportunity to work with them together with three other great business men. Besides working, I went to circus with them to see the amazing show, I drunk and danced with them a lot in the pub, I enjoyed the wonderful meal and dim sum with them. Everything is vivid and memorable to me on retrospect.
What makes all these things more impressive is that I have got the compliments and appreciation from them. They trusted me, they had confidence in me, they never lost the chance to show their favor in me, they liked Jo. Perhaps it’s quite common that those foreigners are good at valuing your voice and your performance, they may take it for granted, but for me, I know how important it is to cherish all those positives they have reassured me.
Patel, the director of an international company, he is Indian Malaysia. He has firm attitude in his jobs. He just needs to look into your eyes and see how much you care. Then he knows everything. Cool, isn’t it? He has rich sense of humor, sometimes like a baby, body languages are louder than words. I remembered he told me Jo, don’t be so diplomatic. Just to the point. Thank Jesus. That’s truly my weakness. Sometimes, I am really too bookish. Get rid of all these old-fashioned and stale expressions that I learned from books, have fresh and illustrating ideas in English. I will keep it in mind. I really will. By the way, this guy is addicted to drinking beer. He is a tireless drinker. I love to dance with him although I am really a poor and lousy dancer.
Ng, the IT director of the other international company, he sometimes looks stern and serious. But actually, he is very thoughtful and resourceful. He has quick mind and tactful tongue. He says he has got a lot of girlfriends and he travels a lot. I reply, the people who travel a lot won’t so settle down, you must be a heart-breaker. He smiles mysteriously and elusively. Very dangerous guy, Patel warned me many times. Keep away from him, don’t touch Jo. Haha. Very funny. I love to see them having verbal fight as partners, friends, and love rivals. J I can’t imagine how could a guy in such awesome position be so sweet to common girls like me. He says, he is a good husband to every of his girlfriends except his wife. I am wondering if he calls will I permit to go shopping with him. Probably. Because he is really nice to me. But I have to take caution, don’t I?
Edmund, needless to say, he is a real pilot and general. When he hosts the meaning and takes the floor, I could see how much carrying power conveyed from his eyes, speeches, heart and soul. He is so good at capturing every small detain, he has the intricate web of mind to set everything complex in order. He is perhaps the oldest one in the meeting, yet with the 100% warranty of efficient, motivating, reliable leadership. Whatever he says sounds to me like the bible, every word counts and works. I do admire him personally. I can’t help but fancy how wonderful it would be to be his daughter or subordinate.
My boss, the sure thing is that I am indebted to him for his faith and trust and respect in me. He never belittles me like I am an outsider and naïve book worm. He would teach me how to maintain the positive attitude, how to keep learning, how to tolerate those who make mistake, how to keep favorable interpersonal relationship. He should be an example for me to follow, but since I am too obsessed with instant benefit, I am sure whether I could do as he teaches me. Anyhow, I owe my deepest gratitude to him. Thanks, hopefully, I could one day do something to show you I really work hard to live up to your trust and opportunity.
Parting is such sweet sorrow. I have to part with them tomorrow. Perhaps, it was our last meeting this afternoon. I truly hope I could impress them with my professionalism and my working spirit. I again wish I would learn from this experience and be stronger.
Wish them happy too.
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