Quick background check
Alrighty.. you are reading this blog..
Just in case you think I'm full of shit and I don't know what I'm talking about, I should tell you a bit about my background.
Born in Johore Bahru.
Moved 10 times around Malaysia in my first 20 years.
Moved to Singapore in 1991 for A levels.
Went to Brisbane in Jul 1993 to study a degree in Business (Management) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Failed really badly for the first year. 3 out of 8 subjects. And one of them was a pre-requisite to go on to year 2.
Switched courses in Jul 1994 to Business (Advertising) after using a barrage of persuasive skills on the Dean and the Course Coordinator. They told me later that they agreed because they were impressed at my ability to persuade.. which was what Advertising was all about. Hahha..
Quit uni without graduating in Jun 1997, due to some personal reasons.
Worked in Singapore between Jul 1997 and Jun 2002.
Went back to QUT in Jul 2002 and graduated in Dec 2002.
Wanted to stay on in Brisbane but was difficult to apply for PR or get a work visa.
Took a Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery at College of Tourism and Hospitality (COTAH) at South Bank Institute of TAFE for 6 months and found a job meanwhile.
Even though I had a full time job, it was difficult for me to get a work visa. Had heaps of red-tape to go through but finally after going back and forth every 3 months, I got it.
Got a 2-year work visa.
In June 2005 I decided I had enough of Australia and came back to SIngapore to set up my own business.
Just in case you think I'm full of shit and I don't know what I'm talking about, I should tell you a bit about my background.
Born in Johore Bahru.
Moved 10 times around Malaysia in my first 20 years.
Moved to Singapore in 1991 for A levels.
Went to Brisbane in Jul 1993 to study a degree in Business (Management) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Failed really badly for the first year. 3 out of 8 subjects. And one of them was a pre-requisite to go on to year 2.
Switched courses in Jul 1994 to Business (Advertising) after using a barrage of persuasive skills on the Dean and the Course Coordinator. They told me later that they agreed because they were impressed at my ability to persuade.. which was what Advertising was all about. Hahha..
Quit uni without graduating in Jun 1997, due to some personal reasons.
Worked in Singapore between Jul 1997 and Jun 2002.
Went back to QUT in Jul 2002 and graduated in Dec 2002.
Wanted to stay on in Brisbane but was difficult to apply for PR or get a work visa.
Took a Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery at College of Tourism and Hospitality (COTAH) at South Bank Institute of TAFE for 6 months and found a job meanwhile.
Even though I had a full time job, it was difficult for me to get a work visa. Had heaps of red-tape to go through but finally after going back and forth every 3 months, I got it.
Got a 2-year work visa.
In June 2005 I decided I had enough of Australia and came back to SIngapore to set up my own business.
posted by Jason is Bizzi @ 11:48 PM
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