The Beginning of a New Chapter

Come 29th of October 2010, my association with Keyence will come to an end. It has been a 5 years and 2 months relationship with this company and boy; it is a wild ride indeed. I'm leaving with a clear conscience and stable feelings, sort of the happy break-ups that couples have, though it is rare and ol'Jon has always had nasty break-ups, I would think that this feelings(leaving Keyence) and happy break-ups are the same.

First off, I would say Keyence is a fantastic company for any man/woman to grow his potential and career. It has given me a platform to learn, to do things and to achieve things I wouldn't been able to do if it wasn't for Keyence. Of course I do work my socks off and performed to the high level expected of me by the management in order to reap the fruits of my labor. Many friends were made during this time and relationships strengthened during this 5 years plus in Keyence.

Today, my posting is of gratitude and admirations to the people who are still in Keyence.

1. The first person I would like to thank and appreciate will be Charlotte. Oh Charlotte, she is the admin exec who brought me in the office for a test. She even speculated I look like 30 when ol'Jon is barely 22 and by the first week of training in KL, lots and lots of comments were flying in KL about a guy who is 22 but looks like 30 had joined the company. During my time, she helped me a lot with my day to day work and was very patience and supportive in administrative part of my jobs that I need to do. She is also a very hard worker and staying back late to finishes her job(don't you get it? Jobs can't be finished!) and through her dedication and hard work, she basically infect all of us juniors to work extra hours and be a responsible, discipline worker. And she was the role model. I will also never forget her melodious voice singing touchy mandarin songs or her infectious smile that greets me everyday I come in to work. Charlotte my friend, thank you for 5 wonderful years of companion, it has been an honor!
2. Perhaps the second person I would like to mention is Jason Tan. We call each other Bro and for the past 8 months he was my leader. To be honest, he is a great guy to have around and though we have had some frictions in the past, thankfully all is well now. He is a great football 'kaki' and a fantastic singer as well. Rumor has it that he was rejected at the Astro Talent Quest due to his height(for the lack of it) and his age(over-age). Jobless and facing of the prospect of singing at 'getai'(stage singer), he duly signed up for Keyence and his life has changed ever since. Yo Bro, take care and keep on walking...You'll Never Walk Alone.
3. The 3rd person I'm about to say my gratitude will be Simon Lee. Yes he is a wild card entry and he is one of the more passionate person I've met in Keyence. He helped me a lot during my transition period to Automation Division and gave me plenty of advises and support. For all the joint-visit, IDs and help that you gave, thank you Mr. Simon.
4. Wei Ling is one of the vainest person on earth. A self proclaimed Penang Top 3 Beauty, she will check up herself in the pocket mirror every other minute. She also happens to have bad skin thus the name Baskin Lee. She is actually very helpful to ol'Jon and would never shy away from taking on tasks. For all the work you've done for Jon, a big thank you Ms. Baskin Lee
5. Fifth will be Ms. Goh. She is 162 while I'm 161. Thus we're from the same batch and this meant that I've know her for 5 years 2 months. That I think is a long time and thus far I've nothing but good things to say about her. She have good taste in fashion and cars, she also had a fantastic singing ability. Thanks for the 'FIT' namesake!
6. Suprisingly, Reinee gets a shout too. She is the admin exec from KL. And she has the nastiest jokes about my size and outlook. Though she keeps on 'chai'(step on in cantonese) me and say bad things about me but I know she is just joking. She is also ultra sporting, valiantly supportive and ticklishly funny. Poo Wae Wae, I will miss your sick joke!

A good shout out goes to SH Low as well. When he joined Keyence, he told everyone that a condo without a swimming pool is low class. Incidentally my condo doesn't have one. :-) It was all fine until the day he found out I'm his new leader, they say fate has a cruel twist! Another buddy I would like to mention will be Ryan the Giant. He is a big guy with a soft heart. His voice is very very very irritating but I love him nonetheless. Take care guys....

Working in Keyence also let me meet and know very good and steady ppl like;

• Siew (the funny man)
• Gary
• Mathew
• HK Lee
• Chang (leaving at the same day)
• Joan (the siaolang)
• Sung Po

The first week I was depressed and sad that I'm leaving. The second week I was nervous and anxious with my future. The third week I was very happy and excited to leave and embark on a new journey. The last week I'm awashed with grief to leave my group of good friends and brothers...


You'll Never Walk Alone~