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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Fond Farewell

Source Website:
http://www.fond-farewell.com/
http://www.fond-farewell.com/farewell-letters.html
http://www.fond-farewell.com/goodbye-letter-for-co-workers.html
By
Quality Lab (HW & SW)




It has been many years.

Every morning with the ever smiling greetings and then the rush of morning activities, machineries, equipments and computers are turned on for the day's tasks. Sets are taken, unpacked and setup for the required tests. Later loud blast of audio filled the air and TV screen lighted with the familiar video of the happy singing frogs, and flying butterflies among the lush greenery. The environment busses with the exciting chatting and humorous exchange. Somebody's fair butts are required to judge some injustices.

Soon this will be no more.

The coffee aroma has barely settled down when the news is received. This is the day when the sun stops shinning and darkness resides the world.
Our quality lab will close down and the testings will be done elsewhere. Life carry on as usual for the rest of the company, but as for us, we will miss the gentle voice and helping hands, giving the necessary directions to tunnel through the mountains of difficulties. Our staffs, leaders and engineers are always promptly at hand to put things right whenever a problem arises. We cannot imagine the consequences without them around. These people are special. Their efforts and actions have touched our heart and we are very grateful of their care and concern.

We still remember the many happy moments we shared together. Not long ago we were flying kites at Marina Bay Sand, BBQ happily at west coast and playing hilariously at East Coast. We hold hands, tied ourselves and joined forces to pit in friendly matches. The rules were simple to follow and the fun was great. We enjoyed tremendously. All these were possible because of the group of people who has worked quietly behind the scene, organising such wonderful and highly co-operative events. Such fond memories will remain in our heart for a long time to come. There were many lasting impressions and unforgettable moments of friendships and family bonding.


But now is the time, now is the moment, we have to separate.

Many had been with the company since their younger days. From morning till night, from young till old, from single till married, and from own generation till another generation. The young girls and men whom we once know had become parents and grandparents. 5, 10, ..., 30 and more years had passed. It is heartening to see them still standing by stoically, when the company need them most. They braved through the fierce storms and worst crises that came regularly with ferocious might. Their sacrifices and loyalties will be remembered and treasured. Without them, we won't be where we are today.


But tomorrow we will go back to be alone again.


Along the way we met many people. We have the opportunities to grow rich in work experiences as well as relationship with others. We become more mature and value all those around us. The more we treasured our colleagues and the working environments, the greater the impact, when we are told to leave from our lab. No amount of words can express our feelings adequately. We may pretend that all are insignificant but our hearts are still painful. Everybody is still important to us.


Our journeys are indeed long and difficult. At times we wonder whether our old bones are able to withstand the tough situations. The kind helps have been a source of strength and comforts during those difficult times. We appreciate all that could be done for us. Thank you very much.


"If you look closer you’ll see …the track of my tears."


Fond farewell gives one more chance to meaningfully connect us, who are leaving, and those who are left behind.

Our partings words....



When the nights follow the days
Our friendship will always stay

No matter how far you maybe

You will always be in my memories.

(Anon)


May your days be many and your troubles are few.

May all God's blessings descend upon you.

May peace be within you, May your heart be strong...

May you find what you're seeking wherever you roam.

(Irish Toast)



PHOTO: A Fond Farewell...
http://blogs.redding.com/pfountain/archives/Adios.jpg
http://blogs.redding.com/pfountain/



PHOTO: Fond Farewell
http://www.pollsb.com/photos/o/158370-fond_farewell.jpg
http://www.pollsb.com/polls/rush_limbo



Some of our photos ....























































Bye Bye! ... and take care!


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Friday, August 27, 2010

Everyone’s special in his own way

MY PAPER TUESDAY AUGUST 24, 2010, PAGE A16, VIEWPOINTS
From
http://myepaper.mypaper.sg/ebook/web_php/fvbrowserjs.php?urljs=http://myepaper.mypaper.sg/ecreator/sphopf/mya240810cnd_opf_files/mya240810cnd.js&ver=Gen
By
GEOFF TAN, myp@sph.com.sg



PHOTO: http://www.psychologytoday.com/files/u522/free%20from%20depression.jpg
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/prescriptions-life/200910/is-depression-contagious-how-i-caught-it-and-cured-it




PHOTO: GEOFF TAN
The writer is a senior vice-president of Singapore Press Holdings’ marketing division.
MY PAPER TUESDAY AUGUST 24, 2010, PAGE A16, VIEWPOINTS


I recently heard of a few cases of people suffering depression because they felt lousy about themselves, some to the extent of contemplating drastic measures, like suicide.

This has impelled me to share my thoughts on the topic of self-esteem.

In a country as affluent as Singapore, where the rich are fast getting richer while the poor find it a struggle to keep pace, the aspect of self-worth or self-esteem features as an important element that needs to be addressed across any individual’s scope of reference.



PHOTO: http://www.chopra.com/files/images/hands.jpg


Someone once wrote that self-esteem is about how much you value yourself and how important you think you are. It’s about how you look at yourself and how you feel about the things you have accomplished.

Many people get the wrong impression that self-esteem is all about how great you feel about yourself and visibly demonstrating your confidence and ability, sometimes to the extent of coming across as being boastful.

To me, self-esteem is akin to quietly knowing that you are worth a lot, regardless of race, wealth, intelligence or station in life. It’s all about recognising that you are blessed, talented and “priceless”!



PHOTO: http://www.alissaferullophotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Bailey5.jpg
http://www.alissaferullophotography.com/blog/


This brings to mind Master-Card’s Priceless” advertising proposition.

Dr Jim Farrell, a professor ofhistory and director of American Studies at Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, has commented that “MasterCard’s ‘Priceless’ ads are obviously designed to respond to the American public’s worry that everything is being commodified, and that we’re becoming too materialistic”.

So the ads emphasise the things money can’t buy, the intangibles that make the good life really good.

You need neither money nor a high position to know that you are worthy of being loved and accepted.

Stop for a moment and you will realise that nobody in the entire world is perfect, and that having a positive self-esteem does not stem from material things but from a perception that is within yourself.



PHOTO: http://www.bonnieeverett-hawkes.com/images/iamsp.jpg


I stumbled upon a story recently about a well-known speaker who started his seminar by holding up a $500 note. In the room of 200 people, he asked: “Who would like this $500 note? Hands started going up.

He said: “I am going to give this note to one of you but first let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple the note up. He then asked: “Who still wants it?Still, the hands went up in the air.

Well, what if I do this?” And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked up the dirty and crumpled note and asked: “Now, who still wants it?Still the hands shot up.

The valuable lesson this speaker was trying to inculcate in his audience had to do with “value”. No matter what he did to the money, the people still wanted the note because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $500.



PHOTO: http://www.airsprungbeds.co.uk/images/bed-of-roses.jpg
http://www.airsprungbeds.co.uk/



Friends, I’m sure you realise that life never promises to be a bed of roses. All of us go through ups and downs, with more downs than ups sometimes.

Yes, there are occasions we are made to feel like the $500 note – dropped, crumpled and ground into the dirt, to the extent that we feel as though we are worthless.

We live through situations that come by us and we make decisions to the best of our ability. But things don’t always end up the way we want them to be.


PHOTO: http://eternalexpressions.net/images/Special%20Fruit%20Basket.jpg


But, regardless of what transpires or what will transpire in the future, you need to remember that you – just like the note – will never lose your value. All of us are special in our own right.

Someone once said: “Never let yesterday’s disappointments overshadow tomorrow’s dreams.



PHOTO: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/kbaumle/Garden%202008/garden_7_18_08_f.jpg
http://ourlittleacre.blogspot.com/2009/01/island-girl-and-her-plants.html



So lift your head high and recognise that “value has a value only if its value is valued”!
By GEOFF TAN, myp@sph.com.sg

The writer is a senior vice-president of Singapore Press Holdings’ marketing division.



PHOTO: http://www.wan-press.org/advertising2009/images/upload/Geoff_Tan.jpg



HELPDESK
我的字典: Wǒ de zì diǎn

Self-esteem: 自尊心 - zì zūn xīn
Boastful: 自夸的 - zì kuā de
Crumple: 农皱 - nòng zhòu
A bed of roses: 养尊处优 - yǎng zūn chǔ yōu



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