A Door Closes, A New One Opens

I remember meeting this couple back at 2010, back when I was still working at LifeCare Diagnostics.

What enticed me about them was, they were retired when they were pretty young. The wife was at 45 while the man, 48 as I looked at their IC.

They were retired 10 years ago. I was surprised, and curious too. No matter what they were doing, it looked like that they have charted their lives accordingly AND successfully to live in comfort. And the man left me with one piece of advice. If you want to leave, leave while you are at the top.

It took me many nights to think if that move was necessary. The letter was printed. At the top of my name was a signature. My signature. The next step was to give it in.

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22/03/2004.

It is a day that I have never forgotten, and I know I'll never forget in the years to come.

A day that I will always remember. A day that I have spent many, many years reminiscing with a pinch of salt, and a day that potentially made a bigger impact in my life in more ways than I could imagine.

It played an imperative part of who I am today, and how I view Love as a whole.

22/03/2013. Nine years later, when it striked 12.05am, I was brought back to that time and place again.

Reminisce. *sighs*

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The journey that I have been with my previous company, Hyphens Pharma was filled with so much happiness, amidst the few rocks and bumps along the way.

I have come to know different people, formed different perceptions, seen things in a different light, experienced many different things as well.

Which is why I chose the same day to tender my resignation.

Perhaps it is so that as I look forward to the same date in the years to come, I would look upon it as more than just a fragment of a triggered emotion from the past. It would mark a turning point in my life, the doors to more opportunities, a pathway to a more enriched learning.

Last year I found out that I was the Top Rep for the Specialist team during the Hyphens Cycle Meeting Q1. I was so proud of my milestones; it was real hardwork. I'm glad it paid off, but I guess I had come to a point where I needed to move on from where I am, so I took the best of what I have learnt from there, and keep the memories created in a special book, and remember all the good times we have shared, as colleagues, as business partners, as friends.

On the day that my SM found out about my resignation, he was really surpised, and over coffee thereafter he mentioned that he sees me leave with a heavy heart but he wishes me the very best in my future undertakings. Mr Looi was the person who introduced me to the world of pharmaceuticals, and the beauty of it. It is from him that I have learnt so much from. I will always be grateful. We have had our share of laughter, some tinges of stress and misunderstandings, and some successes together too. That Mr. Uncle whom I can always say "What's up boss?", that would be something I would be missing.

On the week before I left, we did Blitz at KL. It was fun! For lunch we went to Levaine  Boulangerie and Patiserrie. Beautiful place, reminds me every bit of France. The food was pretty good, and price was considerably cheap! =) I loved every moment of it. And having it with Alicia and Angel, ahh, blissful indeed. =)

But what saddened me was when I informed my most most favourite Doc, Doctor Lim WK at Gleneagles Hospital that I was leaving. Even more shocking was when he found out that my last day was so soon. I was surprised to see sadness in his eyes, and I was truly just as sad as well. He said "I was his most favourite rep." He was such a good supporter, a friend, and a wonderful company. Not to mention he is one of the most influential ENT Specialist in KL and a KOL as well. To be able to leave an impact of so was an achievement. =) And darling said that he is the only Doc that I would jump up and down for. That's so true. Period.

Alicia asked me when we left, what did I do to make such an impact in Dr. Lim's life that it was so obvious, the sadness in his eyes to see me go. I just smiled. She covers him too but there was no spark like what we have. :)

Had lunch with Dr Padmini too on that final Tuesday. As much as it saddens her to see me go, she wishes me the very best. It's an emotional thing, to keep telling my Docs that I am moving on. But I made sure I see them smile before I left the room.

I guess that's life, isn't it? Do you really have to be someone who is that impactful, like Steve Jobs?

Or are you just happy being yourself?? Being the benchmark of what you do and making a significant impact in your job?? Suddenly I realise that sales is not just about making money anymore.

I am really going to miss everyone.

I am afraid for the challenges that lie ahead, but I'm ready.

Will I be able to replicated my success here in an MNC company?

That, I still dont know.

But I am looking forward to all the goods and bads.

My journey with Hyphens has been one that is filled with no regrets. I loved what I did every day, and am very emotionally attached with everyone whom appreciates me. They will always have a special place in my heart.

Well, the pharmaceutical world is rather small. Perhaps our paths will cross again???

lotsa love.