CandyShop - I’m IKEA Boy now
What a twist of event. 3 weeks ago, on Monday, I got an email saying that my application for a job in IKEA wasn’t successful. By then, I was already working in a new Chinese restaurant. I suppose that email sealed my fate for the next few years, that I would be spending those years working like a slave. But then, something happened. There was a phone call on Friday. And I was waiting for the bus to go home during my break. The manager in IKEA actually asked me to start work the following week. I was stunned. When I thought all hope was lost, I was given a chance for change that is necessary for the continuation of my shelf life in the UK.
So far, it has been great. The colleagues are full of characters and background. The benefits are great. I especially love it when I get to eat IKEA food for such fantastic prices. Oh, of course, being surrounded by wonderful stuffs made by IKEA, that is something I have always dreamed of. I know, I know, I sound a little bit too much in that sense but hey, I’ve been collecting the catalogues since 1996 and nothing says more of a cult follower than that.
I guess this summer turned out pretty good after all.
Congratulation…n celebration!!!
ClumZy BeAveR said this on August 17, 2008 at 1:13 am
A true calling… goodness gracious Andrew, i laughed out loud after reading this, reminds me of the IKEA craze u spread in secondary high, all the catalogues and excitement,haha, now that u’re actually working there, dun attempt to smuggle anything back. i beg of u.Congrats.
Reuben said this on August 27, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Hehe, yeah. It was 1997 and we were looking at the catalogue together…..
MADDREW said this on August 28, 2008 at 3:44 pm