Luang Prabang, Laos

Sawadee-ka/Hello,

Its been a while since this blog was updated. Here I am writing to you about my recent trip to Luang Prabang, Laos. More like travel tips? Perhaps. So here goes

How To Get There;

• Lucky that I manage to grab a decent price of plane ticket.
  Return PEN-KUL-LPQ for RM 300. 
• Flight KUL-LPQ was only for RM150 return

Where to Stay:

• A little fancy this time around, my friend and I decided to stay at a 4-star hotel called Maison Dalabua.
• Beautiful place seated at the world heritage lily pond, it was worth every penny. 
• Top-rated restaurant called Manda De Lao 
• USD 164 FOR 3D2N

What to do:

• Because Luang Prabang is such a small city, quite and peaceful, you can rent a bicycle or walk around the city until you reach the end towards Mekong River
• Have lunch, brunch or tea at any cute French inspired cafes (Novelty cafe is very much suggested, have a cup of tea and read a book)
• Visit Wats (Temples) around Luang Prabang city
• Join in the alms giving ceremony (everyday before sunrise- late morning), it teaches patience, silence and humility
• Walk along the Night Market streets (Opens every day 0500pm-0900pm, local time) 
• Eat all the pastries
• Dine/have a drink at Manda De Lao
• Eat the infamous Khao Soi and Khao Nom Kok
• Sit and enjoy the quietness and traquility

Extras;

• Bring an umbrella (weather was crazy when I was there)
• Good pair of sandals
• Be prepared to feel calm, collected and quite
• Make sure to change money into USD or Thai Bath (Commonly used), you can only change into Lao Kip once you are at the local area

Luang Prabang is definitely a great place to relax, unwind and forget the busy city life. A great escape to de-stress and rejuvenate! 

Enjoy the pictures! Till next time! :)

Manda De Lao

Novelty Cafe

Mekong River

This girl

Maison Dalabua

Pastries

Khao Soi

XOXOX

Amberstories

10 Things You Realize When Being A Recruiter

Hola mis lectores,

Its been a while since I last wrote anything. As you can tell by the title, you have decide to read about "10 Things You Realize When Being A Recruiter". This is solely my opinion and what I realize while working and being on the path as a recruiter now.

Vamos a ser, no?

"10 Things You Realize When Being A Recruiter"

1. That you are constantly grateful you have a job. Seeing others finding a job and trying their best, actually sentimentally effects your feelings
2. You scan through resumes like a "Pro". Top line, academic background and skill. Checked or reject
3. Your life is not just about calling candidate and posting on job websites. Its calling, posting, offering and hiring. 
4. NO one understands the tediousness of our roles, because we are constantly smiling. I mean CONSTANTLY.
5. You are not allowed to be sad even when we get REJECTED (by candidates, after all the process of calling, scheduling interview and even offering a offer letter, we still get rejected) 
6. You have an inner (customer service) voice that you ONLY use when you call a candidate
7. You seem to understand many jargon, because Managers sends their Job Description in a whole different language like Auto CAD, PCBA, C, C++ ... (Thank God for Google)
8. You learn to be patient with everyone and everything around you 
9. You are patient because everyday you take one step at a time (Most times huge steps, to close your requisition and get the job effectively)
10. And LASTLY, that satisfying feeling of closing the req in the system and knowing deep down in your heart, you have help in securing a job for that someone!

Being a recruiter is no child's play. It's about teaching you to be humble each and every time.

I hope you find this small article entertaining. I sure did enjoy writing this. If it relates to you, please do share it or if you have any comments do not hesitate to reach out :)

As for now, adios, amigos mios! Voy a escribir de nuevo pronto!

Con mucho amor;
Amber

*keyboard not in spanish*