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My Teachers Said

My Teachers Said by Andy Ng My boss from The Chase Manhattan Bank, Mr Tan Chin Poh. said to me in 1990, “Andy, you have to do whatever it takes to use your skills and capabilities to not just get the job done, but do it well”.   I owe my little success today to him.  Thanks, Teacher Chin Poh . My mum has only a primary school education and does not speak or listen to English.  She told me, “A man should find a good girl to marry, have children, and your life will be complete”.  I did what she said.  When I encountered difficulties at my work, she told me whatever I do, I have to be responsible and don’t let people say bad things about me.  When it comes to money, she said one must not spend more than your earning, and invest the excess so that your wealth would increase and you will have a better life.  Thanks, Teacher Mum!   Indeed, we often were told many things by our teachers.  In the workplace, our bosses are often our teacher...