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Since this is my first week at my new job and considering that I don't have any experience in Hotel Management, it was quite a learning curve. A positive one at best to describe. If it weren't for my friend who brought me in, I would of made a hash of everything.
When your closest friend is the General Manager / Vice President of Operations, a definite fine line must be drawn, between friendship and business. I didn't want our
friendship to get in the way of our professionalism. From my perspective, however he confided in me that he'll guide me along the way. Yet, on the same token I felt embarrassed that it was like a child being guided by the hand of a parent.
We talked in my office and assured me that everything will be alright, for the most part I'll be in charge of the Food and Beverage business end,while he'll look after the budget.
I've wrote an email to my uncle in Hong Kong three days ago,who holds the same position as me and asked him for advice. What a coincidence to be uncle and nephew, in the same field of work! but anyways, he regarded that my position is an unique one because in this industry is all based on performance. I told my uncle that I didn't have any experience in Hotel Management, yet the impression that I got from the email was mixed.
Not being too confident in my current position, I have signed up for a Hotel Diploma
Course which starts in June, out of my own willingness and expense.
I told my friend, about going back to school to take up a Hotel Management Course.
He paused briefly and said "Don't spend a dime. I'll go out of my way to train you the best I can and in the mean time,the hotel offers a course through in the house training program."
I've just saved myself $45,000 :D.