I have a little story to share again ka.
The other evening, I was invited to have a delicious dinner at a fancy French restaurant. My curious me started to work after my tummy was filled:))!
I asked a waitress (who earlier on was a receptionist to lead us to our table) if her background was in hotel and hospitality. She said it was a big change for her as she was a computer science graduate. Too bad I didn't ask further what drew her into it in the first place but I asked her what made her feel happy in this job. She said when a customer asked her to mix the second drink. It led me to think of the cruise ship jobs as bartenders are in high demand. She said she wasn't brave enough while some of her friends do enter this industry.
What did I think about the conversation?
First, what exactly is this computer science graduate's position at this restaurant? A receptionist, a waitress, or a mixologist!?! She did all three from what I saw and seemed to enjoy it as well.
The restaurant has a 30-minute training daily for all about the food and how to explain each of them ka....didn't get to ask about other functions, though!
Second, was her reluctance to get a cruise ship job due to language proficiency and courage to explore the world? If yes, what does it mean?
Third, would we consider it a waste for her to change her career from technical to mainly service? Would the weight be given to life preference as the first choice? Would it mean kids need to have better guidance from the younger age? Would it be possible to stress the ability to apply knowledge and skills over the substance of the subjects?
Many questions popped up on my head and they sure relate to our education provision ka!
As a small person in our huge education sector, I can't help but continue asking and creating my own awareness about the gaps in our education delivery, hoping that my increased understanding will shed some lights on what quality of education should lead to ka.
Can't switch off my curiosity mode lae kaaaa!
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