Browsing “Coach”

When asked what local dishes she liked best, Miyako whipped out her phone excitedly and, in true mum fashion, showed us pictures of all of the good food she’s eaten, from dim sum to masala dosa, which she described as being “spicy, but very delicious”.

“I moved to Singapore from Ipoh, Malaysia to take on a job in Videography and Editing because of the currency. Apart from that, I also wanted to try working overseas and since there isn’t much cultural difference between both countries, Singapore became an obvious choice for me.”

“I worked in retail for 15 years, but when COVID struck, I made a career switch and have been working as a personal assistant for the past two years. I was quite worried, because it’s been a long time since I’ve worked in an office. But my employer and colleagues are very friendly and supportive, so I don’t feel left out when I'm in the office.”

“I have different selves, depending on the country I’m living in.”

“I’d probably be studying if I weren’t in my current job. I’d like to study foreign languages, so I could converse fluently with people from other countries.”

“Working in insurance has taught me to always get myself covered—it’s especially important for young people, since we think that we’ll never need insurance.”

“I like films like Fight Club and Wes Anderson movies. My favourite director is probably Quentin Tarantino; it might be clichéd but my favourite film of his is Pulp Fiction.”

“My work has taught me that a smile is always the best way to reach a solution!”

“If I could have any superpower, I’d like to be able to read minds, because I’d like to help people who cannot speak up for themselves.”

“My background is actually in Chinese Studies. I did a one year exchange programme in Beijing, and it was one of the first times that I lived quite far away from my family.”

“The best advice I’ve received is from the movie Kungfu Panda: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow’s a mystery, and today is a gift, that's why they call it the present.””

“I like doing adventurous activities like bungee jumping. I’m quite a quiet person so I don’t think people know this!”