1st Year 2011 Jason at 29 years old
I had finally completed the Master of Maritime from NTU and obtained further to that Chartered Shipbroker after the gruelsome two years of mugging. Definitely the training provided was sufficient for me to wander the shipping industry. However, I must be humble as there are alot of experienced people in the industry whom I can learn from. Education is nothing compared to experience. Education allows one to think, learn and apply on situation.
I was constantly on the move. The air stewardesses had lost their charm on me. The airport seems to be my most familiar place and shopping was done at the duty free more often then I could visit Ion. I could still remember the excitement when I first travel overseas in my first job. It was to Banjarmasin and I simply fell in love with the traveling part.
I was traveling to other countries to meet oil and gas companies, discussing with them on their requirement of vessels. I would then gather my team to fill in the tender and submit to the oil and gas companies. Subsequently, I will negotiate with my clients on the commercial and technical issues in order to fulfill their requirement.
I love the meeting up and working with people from different countries. The different culture is simply intriguing and you can appreciate that the world is full of opportunities. People can simply set up a small stall, earning a living from selling sweets and call cards. If they can do it, so can I.
