Ever since I started working part-time in secondary school, I have been a florist salesman, a plumber, a bartender, a club entertainer, and a tattoo artist to make ends meet.
As one can tell from my eclectic portfolio of job experiences, I had been moving from job to job, with each new stint vastly different from the last.
For the first time, I felt a calling in the most unlikely of places — the maritime industry. But before that, it took me a tediously long journey to find my stable ground. So, I tried being a florist salesman, a bartender, and even a club performer. The experiences were great, but none felt like the perfect fit.Life took an interesting turn at 21 after a chat with my family’s plumber. He didn’t have any kids and wanted to impart his skills to an apprentice. I needed some money and a part-time job. So, I thought, why not?
You see, I wanted to live in my own place and support myself independently. I also wanted to pursue a degree, but the course fees were expensive. Being a tattoo artist was eye-opening. I discovered that I enjoyed understanding and engaging people. Tattooing is not just about drawing on people’s bodies. It’s about empathising with people’s experiences and turning them into meaningful art.
My first few months were challenging. For example, I was terrible with data and hated using software to crunch shipping and cargo numbers. As a result, I made many mistakes. To take full advantage of this strength of mine, he subsequently carved out a business development role for me, and the team also gave me the space to learn more about shipping.
When I find creative digital solutions for their operational challenges, I feel the same satisfaction I had as a plumber trying to fix a leak.
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