Monday, May 26, 2008

Life as a promoter...

Last weekend, I had my first-time working experience as a 'promoter'. I am actually working for Three On Health's company product for three days, brand name is Xando, slimming products which I will promote through my blog in the next post. If you were happened to be at the KLCC and passed by Guardian (KLCC Lower Ground) for that last three days, most probably you had met me there. My working hours for that particular 3 days are from 12pm till 9pm.


Promotion = RM 5 voucher for RM 50 item n above in single receipt till 6 June.


As a first-timer in promoting, I can tell you that there’s so much of a difference in student life compare to promoter. Even students working as promoter, they can hardly challenge those promoters who are counting their special skills and abilities for leaving. They have great desire in getting sales which eventually being turned into income and were highly motivated to gain people’s trust. It’s not easy to be that kind of people and I am quite sure they can be really rich. Cantonese proverbs also have this saying, ‘dead fish also can be turned alive’!

One of Xando's product, Block & Burn...

The world is so competitive where everyone’s competing to get the most sales. Sad to say, slimming products aren’t so sellable in today’s market. Lots of people are aware of the side-effects of taking slimming pills. I would say they are also able to use their money very, very wisely. Every single penny counts. After those 3 particular days, I only managed to sell 4 boxes of slimming coffee, not even 1 of those slimming pills. Surprisingly, my sales are ‘considered better’ than the ones in 1 Utama and other hypermarkets; except that I still lose out to my dear cousin; Sue Ann who I should say has a great sales ability. She was located at Midvalley for the particular weekends. Aiseh! Haha!

Fatigue is the number 1 problems that I faced for the past 3 days. 8 hours of promoting and partly standing has dealt tremendous pain to my sore legs. How could you people work for long-term? Maybe it’s my first time and I haven’t got used to it? Legs also have blisters and etc. So strained and pain greatly felt on my legs after work on my way back to my aunt’s place in Kepong by LRT and KTM. Well, I would say it can be bored at times, if it’s not for some of the nearby ‘aunties’ there to speak to me and share their valuable experience as promoter. Some of them actually gave me ‘warnings’ about being competitive to their products. Gosh! Too bad they felt on the deaf ears. =P

Ironically, Guardian had this policy of not letting promoter to make or giving out free drinks to the customers. If not, I can at least spend the time doing something more useful and meaningful which will lead to an increase of sales. I didn’t really manage to talk to most of the people there as my supervisor had already mentioned that in any time, he/she will come and check on us. Too bad, all that I could remembered of besides the 'aunties' are ‘Palmolive’ and the jovial Kerry. Anyway, till now I am still having a bit of S-mode. That’s part of my barriers. From these working experiences, I realized quite a number of things about myself that I must change for the better. Well, humans aren’t perfect rite? So am I. I am still on the path of learning till my death. Till fate meet us some other time! =)

Worth it or not? There’s extra pocket money from this job. Frankly, I use most of it for my leather shoes and some other personal products. Haha. There goes my salary. From this, I also strongly believe that getting a shoe for yourself must be really comfortable no matter how expensive it will cost u. Ur legs will affect the whole body; including back pain and sore legs. That’s why; my advice is never save your money too much in getting a pair of shoes. Buy a quality one because you will never regret later on. Trust me! As for being a part-time promoter in the near future, will I take on the job? Well, I would surely work if the basic salary is real good but at the moment, I greatly need a rest and concentrate on my coming final papers; Principles of Management and Engineering Economics. I seriously wouldn’t want to work as a promoter for full-time as a permanent job. That’s really a difficult life. This is where education plays the role of changing people’s life. There goes my first working experience, in KLCC Guardian. It shall always be remained in my memory. All the best!

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Starwalk 2008

Starwalk is held annually in Ipoh since years back. I still remembered vividly the last Starwalk that I joined was in the year of 2004. Ever since then, I didn't participate anymore because I wasn't around in Ipoh till this year. The Starwalk 2008 is back once more with more challenge and fun around the vicinity. It will be held on June 15. There will be two categories – non-competition and competition with both categories covering 10km. Participation for both categories is limited to 7,500 people each. So what are you people waiting for? Entry fee for non-competition walkers is RM8 per person while competition walkers will be charged RM12 per person. The closing date for entries is May 16. Entry forms can be obtained from The Star’s office at No 39, Jalan Hussein, 30250 Ipoh, from 9am to 5pm on weekdays. For details, kindly call 05-2530 402 .






the entry forms... ~click here~


Looking forward to meet up with any long lost friends or mostly those friends who I hardly keep in touch with. (Ipoh friends, NS friends, ACS friends, tuitionmates, and etc.) Do tell me if you people are going! Cya! =)

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Crappy Tag!

I just realized that tagging is basically 'copying people's questionnaire' and replace those answers with yours. Havn’t had been tagging before though I was asked to tag several times already. (You people never say properly wurt, just drop by and say 'You Are Tag'… hehe) I was asked by Chuen Hang's gf to play along this tagging game. It seems all hell will break loose. Lolx. Trying to dig something out of me? I'll try to be as honest as possible. ^_- Alright, tagging session begins...


Instructions: Remove ONE question and add in your personal question if you want to, make it a total of 20 questions, then tag people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. (no point remove de, just answer wateva given questions) Notify them in their chat box that he/she has been tagged. Whoever does the tag will have blessings from all. (true bo?)


1. What have you realised recently?
We must always face life in reality point of view. Recently just completed these TVB drama entitled 'A Journey Called Life'. You will know what I meant when you watched that. I totally agree with this cantonese phrase, 'kiok tap sat tei'! Don't fall in dream world too much though phantasizing is so pleasant.

2. Have you given your first kiss away?
Nope. Time will tell. (u want?) =p

3. If you were to be stranded on a deserted island, who're the buddies you would take with you?
Buddies... lemme see, i will surely take those who care for me most, those who aren't selfish, trustworthy, true to me and those who aren't troublemakers or two-faced.

4. Do you satisfy with the life you have now or you want even more?
It's true that life isn't perfect. We are all living in an imperfection world. Right now, I am contended with what I have most. Family, friends, studies and financial status are all going very fine. Who wouldn't want lotsa money? I do hope to be able to find someone that will truely love me and vice-versa. Hehe!

5. Who do you trust the most?
Family.

6. Name one of your best and ever best friend?
I had really lotsa friends, but those who are really good to me will always be appreciated and remained in my heart. You know who you are. =)

7. Do you prefer to sleep or talk to a friend when it gets boring in class?
Depends. I would prefer to talk, creating a lively atmosphere. Silence can kill sometimes. I will sleep if my body needs rest.

8. What makes you mad?
Betrayal and back-stabbers. They 'suck' to the maximum.

9. Have you ever cried so hard, you made yourself sick?
Nope. I am very tough at times.

10. List out 3 points of your first impression of the person who tagged you?
I don't really know her except only met her a few times with his bf. First impression will be that she's cheerful, outgoing and smart (to have choosen a great bf)

11. What do you think of yourself?
I'm very ordinary, sensitive and live on with the motto, 'Do the best and let the rest comes by itself!'. What do you people think of me? Perhaps you people can share your thoughts and help me to improve myself to be a better person.

12. Which type of person do you like the most?
Understanding, lovely, loyal, caring and responsible.

13. Is there someone you're thinking of now?
Not really.

14. If you have faults, would you rather the people around you point out to you
or would you rather they keep quiet?
Obviously I hope they can point out to me rather then keeping things silence. Different people would have diversity of point of view. I wouldn't know what actually happened.

15. Who was the last person you hugged?
Mama.

16. Who knows you the best?
Parents and close friends. They know me the best. All I can say is that do not judge a book by its cover.

17. If your house burned down, what is the ONE thing you’d save from your room?
Wallet.

18. Throughout your life,what hurts you most?
Whatever reasons that cause me to be very sad.

19. Whats the last shocking thing you've seen or heard?
Senior's girlfriend. A couple of minutes ago. Very shocking indeed to have found out the 'gf'. Haha!

20. Are you happy you've been tagged by your friend?
Sure!


The end of the tagging session. Hehe. Any more tags? Bluekzzz!!!