Little Disciple

My 'tuti' finally came to visit my shop yesterday afternoon. Remembering the last time she dropped by was when i was at the old unit. As 'blur' as ever and she lost her way again.

Beside my 'little sister' whom i seldom contact nowadays, Tuti is the other person i feel comfortable with, talking and relating to. They were my ex colleagues from my previous company. Office politics and gossips are never in their dictionary. They are true and sincere.

Because of their good nature, they are often taken advantage of, esp my little disciple. One recently example was she was being asked by another fellow colleague to attend to a recorder customer. Goodness! She should just tell him off!

Perhaps, she is in the Brass and Woodwind section but everyone is equal across the board and can sell anything and anywhere in the showroom. Of course, salesmen are only keen to sell big items eg pianos esp grand piano as their commission depends on it but there must be fair chance and opportunity for everyone. Luck plays a very important part in sales job.

As we always say, "big fish and small fish". Many a times there were big arguments and disagreement amongst us. Yes, because money and livelihood are involved.
How staffs go all the way out to get the sale, 'trick' the customer, 'back stab' other colleagues ............ made me disheartened and wanted to throw the towel when i was there too but the passion of music and customers made me stayed for many years.

Maybe our character and good nature has made Tuti and me easy 'target'. Often we would not want to 'fight' for it but of course felt sad to lose the sale. Too bad, i am not around to 'protect' Tuti anymore and i told her she must fend for herself and if necessary don't give up and 'fight' till the end.

Remembering whenever i felt down and 'beaten', i would just walked off and play the piano to cool myself.
I always tell Tuti that both of us will never make it far in sale line as we are too soft hearted.
"Have rice eat rice, have porridge eat porridge lor"
Hope GOD will give Tuti a lot of luck and courage to fend herself.

Thank you Tuti for coming to visit me, your cake and chocolate. Indeed, i have a good chat with you.