On Friday night, my boss Allan at my temp job gave me a farewell dinner at The Fullerton Hotel.
Dinner was at the Town Restaurant. It’s the one with the alfresco area overlooking the river. I have passed by that place many times but never once dined there. So I was thrilled when Allan picked the place for dinner.
It was a seafood buffet, which was fantastic. It meant I could help myself to huge servings of salmon sashimi, crayfish, butter prawns, tempura, etc. Here are some small samples of what we had.
Despite being on diet, I threw caution to the wind and ate like a pig! I loved the crayfish and salmon sashimi especially. The salmon was very fresh! Desserts were totally yummilicious, especially those topped with vanilla.
I think we spent at least three hours there. It’s great to be able to enjoy a long conversation with your own boss as if you were friends! How many bosses can actually put their high ranking status aside and do that with their subordinates? Not many!
One of the main factors why I enjoy working at my temp job is definitely the people. There are so many interesting and unique characters over here. Like what Allan says, you can practically write a book about our department alone, with each chapter dedicated to each person. There’s the guy who smokes a lot, another who keeps speaking in Hokkien and spewing vulgarities to suppliers over the phone, etc. Hilarious!
And finally, there’s my boss of course, who is so great I think he deserves to win the Best Boss award! He’s very understanding to his employees. From what I’ve seen in my three months over here, he has never raised his voice at any one of us no matter how much stress he is facing.
Whenever he needs me to do something for him, he says it as though he was asking a favour even though it is my job to do what he asks. And he also takes care to meticulously explain why he needs it to be done. Even at times when I need advice for non work-related stuff, he would be genuinely helpful and patient in listening to me and giving me advice, no matter how busy he is.
What cast the deepest impression on me was this one incident. At that time I haven’t found a new job yet. I asked Allan, what if you found a new assistant before I found a new job? What would happen to me? He assured me that no matter what, he would wait until I found a new job before he hires someone. I was so touched!
There should be more bosses like him around. I sure hope there would be future opportunities to work for him!
Jul 30, 2006
Hi Veron, thanks for all the good works, and also yr good-morning greetings every morning! I am going to miss that sweet voice soon. All the best in yr future career. We shall keep in touch ok?
Jul 31, 2006
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You are lucky to have such a good boss! I personally think that a good boss is very important. Good luck to your next job!
You are making me drool at those food! I will be trying it out this/next weekend. :)
Jul 31, 2006
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Hi Allan, thanks for treating me so nicely over the past three months. I hope that someday I can work for you again! Meanwhile, let’s keep in touch. Perhaps meet for coffee sometimes!
Jul 31, 2006
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redsatin, you are absolutely right! I think the direct boss plays a huge role in employee morale. I may love what I do. but if I have a sucky boss, I doubt I would enjoy going to work.
Let me know how the buffet goes! Oh by the way, the Town Restaurant has different themes for the buffet on different days of the week. You may wish to check out their website before heading down.
Sep 10, 2006
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Hi veron, happen to come across this blog of yours when i was searching for sukara buffet in the internet. Erm .. after reading yr blog, oh man you really the knd of person who knows how to appericate things in life -especially the makan part! How to keep in contact with you and best of all introduce me the best food in the 4 conners of singapore. How to get your reply soon !
An industrial designer!!!!
Nov 13, 2007
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The Crayfish looks Fantastic!
Jan 23, 2008
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Thumbs up!
Jun 26, 2008
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Hi , i would like to ask how much do you pay for the buffet for per pax . if you do remember please let me know . thanks :D