My late mother was, and still is, my biggest inspiration to pursue nursing. She was a nurse herself before I was born.
In 2019, while I was the duty executive at Gardens by the Bay, I helped to resuscitate a guest who had collapsed. The experience sparked a desire to return to the healthcare industry — this time as a nurse. This meant that my fees would be fully paid for, and I would get a monthly allowance during the two-year course, followed by a completion bonus. The conditions were that I meet the grade requirements and serve a three-year bond after graduation.
I also had a difficult time juggling work, study, and family — especially as my son was born a month before the programme started. In hospitality, I managed hundreds of guests per day but my interactions with them typically lasted only a few minutes each and involved addressing their entertainment needs.