Perfection
Been a long time since last update, I had since left the medical laser distributor since small private companies are very concerned with their operating cost, with a boss who only see in short term basis. But then, all is not gone and apply for some much stable positions in government Hospitals. I am not sure why there no response, and decided to email the Dean for a reply. In a rare move, the email is released to the public, just when I email him.
“Dear Prof Chong
How are you? Recently I participated in the focus group discussion by Brand Union, basically we talked about improving the image in SIM, and the facilities. Some of the students suggest professional, critical thinker, team spirit, passionate. There were also some feedbacks on the facilities:
Priorities:
1)more conducive lighting/ ventilation for study, extending the operating time overnight
2)wayfinding is disorganised, number system should be revised, include campus map
3)sheltered bus stop walkway to the main lobby
4)improve traffic flow into SIM
5)Posters/landmark in atrium
At the same time, I have been trying to apply for engineering and executive position in government Hospitals, but so far been unsuccessful. If you recalled back then in 2006, during the transition to Unisim degree, I had mentioned on “How would employers view Unisim graduates, when compare to other local graduates?” The term employers would include Ministries, Stats board, Multinational companies, and private companies. However that’s not the case, the positions which I applied to are Biomedical Engineer(NUH), Research operation executive(SGH) etc. There is some sort of barrier on a graduate who would want to switch field to the industry which he/she had studied. Isn’t that the whole point for a degree in which someone had a interest on, or is this a high time that hiring policies be changed?”
Impatient is getting onto me, afterall who here put effort for nothing in return, of course nothing is perfect, something are more than just equal. 
Update: Got a reply from him on the same day
Uncategorized |Hi James
A degree only gets you through the door. Yes, you can change to the field of your study but you must be prepared to start from ground zero and be treated like a fresh graduate.