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Banking Relationship Manager

irene_gal — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:10:00 +0800

Hello everyone,

Can someone share with me more on this? Many thanks in advance.

Stay or not to stay?

irene_gal — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:10:18 +0800

Hi all,

I was graduated last year, currently working in a foreign bank under operations division for almost one year.

The working environment & cultural are good. Manager is okay, but sometimes too quiet and not much talking to everyone.
I wish I could learn more and get more feedbacks from him for my career growth.

On the other hand, my work content is boring (honestly) as highly repeating and 99% are administrative work.
The value adding of this job seems to be limited.

Perhaps, this could be a great job for many who are looking for stability in life.. But to me, I think I really need more exposure.
I wish to become a good boss in someday lol.. I mean, I want to be successful in my career.
I want a career that I could strive really hard for it..

So now, a simple but serious question: Shall I quit my current job?

Fastest way to climb the corporate ladder?!

irene_gal — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:26:23 +0800

What do you think is the best method to climb the corporate ladder in operation division of financial institution?
Some people do not know much and they're on the top. Management skills? Project? Networking?
How to influence or manage people who is much more senior than you?

Which plan should I choose?

irene_gal — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:35:01 +0800

Hi all,

I have an android smartphone (without data plan), an IPad (just brought) and I'm using streamyx at home (RM25, sharing with housemates).. I was thinking if the 'Mifi' plan of U mobile for me to combine the data usage and expenses of all the devices..? Or any other better suggestions? Prepaid or postpaid data plan? Looking forward for your kind suggestion. Thank you!

Choose the one you love or loved you?

irene_gal — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:58:20 +0800

Just to share my dilemma and hope you guys can give me some advices..

There are 2 guys in this story.. A & B..

Mr. A is a guy that I know at my workplace when he came to service my laptop.. After that, he got my number from his company's customer info system I guess and start to court me.. Being very good to me.. Seems like really care for me, but somehow I'm quite reserved towards him as feeling that not really matched (no much common topics and kinda feel that he is kinda 'ah beng' althou towards me he is still ok but looking at his frens.. perhaps just my instinct..)
Also felt that he's kinda hamsup.. Remembered 1st dinner with him, he already started to touch me, which made me really quite uncomfortable..

So initially I was really acting coldly towards him: by not answering his call or late replying his msg.. But he didn't give up and still showing cares for me.. Makes me kinda touching maybe.. But I'm quite doubting with his personality actually.. suspecting that he's going after for other gal at the same time as he's always busy with his fon and there's one time I bumped him with other gal..

Mr. B is my colleague.. He's a handsome but shy guy.. Heard from his fren that he never has a galfren b4 (same like me and actually we are quite good looking) Honestly I had crushed on him but I'm hesitate if I have to tell him or not.. There's another gal who openly go after him but he's also hesitating I guess.. I'm kinda shy and scare of being rejected, then will be quite awkward as we will have a lot of interaction at our job.. There's one time we were emailing and I think I had gave him some hints.. And he said guy like him not suitable for me and asked me whether I'm still single.. And then he said he wanna help me to find a bf..

So guys, really need some advices from you guys... Shall I just accept Mr. A since he's quite caring to me..? Or tell Mr. B that I like him? Or just remain current situation.. Being 23 yrs old and I never 'pak to' before.. (perhaps I'm choosy..) so I decided not just to wait anymore but have to grab chance if necessary.. Thanks..

Surrender or not?

irene_gal — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:01:13 +0800

Dear all,

For your info, I'm currently working at a bank under a talent program. Decided to leave bcoz of the high level of office politics, unrealistic expectation and also, most importantly, there's no proper career plan for me in this program. HR and the committee were pushing by saying that this is the 1st batch so pls bear with them. Management and colleagues are friendly, I like them but I really have to move on. I had tired of making myself super duper friendly, and always have to be super assertive in asking for tasks or projects for me to join; or else no one will want to bother or even simply push me away. And I'm really sick of my current direct supervisor, who will actually pointing middle fingers and using F words during meetings or daily interaction. I was preempted before, and tried to make myself adapted to his leadership skills. But I think it's time for me to go now as I realized learning opportunities under him are limited; and I'm looking for a better future for my career where I can develop my own value,skill and knowledge.

My question is:
- I will get confirmed by this coming Jan, and I'm just about to start to look for a job. I know I should actually resigned after getting another offer. Just to ask, what are the risks for me to resign now? Will it be easy or hard to get a job at this point of time (year-end / new year)?

- How can I leave my current company in a good way? I really do not want to burn the bridge bcoz i might work in the same industry again (banking). Is there any chances for me to ask for recommendation from my current boss? Is like quite awkward but I might need it to get other job faster, as I got financial burden so I really can't afford to be unemployed for long..

- What is the fastest way to get a job? Jobstreet? Any other faster access? Actually I don't really faced much hassle in getting my first job becoz I was offered before graduated. And I have the confidence of getting the position once interview opportunity was given. The application process of job seems vr tedious..

Please kindly advice.. Thank you..

Should I start this relationship..?

irene_gal — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:15:48 +0800

Dear all, I need your guys' advices on this..

Things are like this.. A guy crushed on me.. Can be a really nice bf that kind of boy.. Really good to me.. But then, I'm not really get into him.. Have been single for quite a long time, and I wondered should I just try to make myself accept him and start a new relationship..? Last relationship was like 2 years ago but stil cnt realy get over... wil it b unfair to him if i start a relationship like this..? Pls kindly advice..

And gals, what wil u guys do when a nice guy could b ur bf, but then he's realy nt ur cup of tea that kind..?

Drink salt water with empty stomach in the morning

irene_gal — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:25:09 +0800

Hi guys,

I'm sincerely would like to know more on this, whether it's good to drink warm water with little sea salt in the morning. Doing this is actually bcoz I hav little constipation prob and it's kinda works. Tried conducted some researches online but the outcome is quite contentious. Would it be harmful if I continue to do this..? Would like to know more on it.. Thanks guys..

How to start investing?

irene_gal — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:45:14 +0800

As an economics undergraduate in the top university in country, I found that it's truly sarcastic that I have learn nothing on investment after 2 yrs of studying. I have always wanting to learn on how to make investment, but dunno where and how to start, hope u guys wouldn't mind to guide and share some experiences with me on how to start invest as a beginner. Thanks in advance.

Hair Salon recommendation

irene_gal — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:11:16 +0800

Hi girls!

Any recommended hair salon for a nice hair cut?
I usually done my hair cut in JB, so I'm sincerely looking for your suggestion for a good salon in PJ or KL area. =)
Hope you guys won't mind to share your experience with me, as I'm really afraid in getting bad hair cut if simply choose hair salon.

Thanks in advance ya!

Best shoes for mama?

irene_gal — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:28:34 +0800

Hi girls, mother day is coming soon, and I would like to buy my mom a pair of shoes which is very comfortable, not slipery and durable. Do you guys have any suggestion for it? I wonder if a pair of crocs is worth for the money, as will it be really comfortable that kind? Since nowadays fake one are everywhere and I wonder is there any difference between real crocs and fake one. Can anyone with original crocs kindly share the experience with me? Whether it's worth for the money. I'm still a student but willing to spend my mom for the best, just would like to find out that whether it's really good. Thank you in advance!

WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET?

irene_gal — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:04:02 +0800

Forumer I am complaining against: minyi

Item being sold/bought: MISS SELFRIGDE GOLD DETAILS SLINGBAG

Original thread link: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry33187058

Date of transaction: 07.04.2010

Details of the complaint :
The bag she sold to me is already broken; which is very difference from what she had shown in her pic.
She took pictures of the beg when it's new (as she knew she might sell it in future) and use the pictures with intention to mislead her customers.

As she claimed 'WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET', I believed her words and decided to buy the bag from her, after zoom in to view the bag for countless time to ensure that the bag is still in a good condition, at least usable.
(I'm fully understand that this is 2nd hand item, so what I hope is just, at least usable for outing)

But end up I got the bag in an extremely bad condition, as it's already became yellowish, with rusty mark beneath the metal and an ugly sewed crack under the bag, which is totally impossible for me to use it, causing me spend for worthless thing (which was just something unwanted from her).

I think she had overclaimed on the condition of her selling items; she said she had only used the bag for 4 times (trying to give people an impression that it's still new, at least, usable); without telling people about the defects of it in advance.

I had request a refund from her, but she decided to remain irresponsive to my post.

PS: I had also brought a dress from her, although it's a bit stained (with make up on the inner side of the opening) but I'm ok with it, since it's removable. But the bag is already broken; she shouldn't had sell it to people in this case.

-personal infor deleted as dispute resolved-