By tigerwoody74
interviewer : ” Charles, this is what our company can offer you, we seriously hope you can consider being part of our company.”
me: ” I am sorry i have to reject your offer…. “
I stood up and offer my handshake with the interviewer. She had a sad look and took a while to return the gesture for a handshake. She got her assistant to escort me to the lift lobby and once again thank me for coming down for the interview.
The lift took some time to reach the ground floor. As i was return the pass at the security counter, my HP started to vibrate. It wasn’t a familiar number.
Me ” Hello, did I leave anything behind at the office?”
That was my first thg.
The lady on the phone line replied ” Hello Charles, I understand you have just ended your interview. You should be still around the STC area, aint you ? “
Me: ” Sorry ? Who is this ? And what is this about? “
Lady : ” Is difficult to speak over the phone, if you are still around this area, why dont you choose a F&B joint at B1 , message me and I will meet you there”
Before i could even reply, the line was cut off. i look at the watch and is only 1030am. since i had already taken leave for e day. i decided to go ahead and meet up with this lady.
I went to B1 and head straight to Subway. Order a coffee and sat at a corner spot with my eyes looking at the entrance of the shop. Took out my HP and drop a text to the lady.
The reply came immediately “ ok, see you in ten mins”
9 mins went by and there wasn’t anyone walking in to the eatery. I stood up thinking to myself it was a prank. The sound of a ladies high heel shoe tapping away on the concrete floor caught my attention.
Lady “ You are rushing off already? I am sure I am not late yet”
Looking at her watch, waiting for my reaction.
I reacted fast … “No you are not, I just wanted to dispose this empty cup away”
She smiled back.
Me “ can I get you a drink, please?”
Lady ‘Is ok this wont take long.”
We both sat down. She claps here hands together and greeted me in Thai language. I understood straight away return a basic greeting. “Melisa, finally I am able to meet you in person”
Me “ Charles, hello Melisa what is this about?”
Melisa speaks like a true blue Singaporean but her parents are of mix heritage and I couldn’t figure out much from this first meeting.
Melisa “ we are looking for a long term driver for our VIP who is coming to Singapore next week onwards. I understand you did not took up the job offer just now. So I immediately called you up to have a chat with you.”
How In did she ???? A million question went thru my mind.
Melisa “ Hello Charles, are you there ? Have I lost you? “
Me “sorry about that…. I think there must a mistake… you got the wrong person”
She smiled. I know who exactly you are. If you are not up to the mark why should I come personally to speak to you?
She carry on “ Our VIP will be attached to Singapore for three years. All that I can disclose to you is that her position is higher than our current CEO. She is from the headquarters and she is going to base here. As such we are looking for someone who is able to take up this role.
I didn’t say a word and gave Melisa my full attention.
Melisa “ Our VIP had requested for a A8L, black in color. We need you to source for a decent car and our company will liaise directly with the car rental company with regards to the payment. A company fuel card will be given to you. A company cashcard and a kopitiam foodcourt card will also given to you. You will be attached to STC. Your pay will daily rated at $500 per day with no CPF. anything above 8 hrs will be at $50 an hour. You are expected to work 12 to 16 hrs a day. End of the work day you are able to drive the car back. Saturday and Sunday you are on standby in case the VIP needs e car.
Me “ I need some time to think about it’
Melisa :” sure. I give you three days”
She stood up and walk away. I continue to sit and wonder what just happened
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