What was your first part-time job?

Here's 1 idea, 1 lesson and 1 question for your personal growth this week.

1 Idea

After switching my college major from actuary to marketing and management, I realised I had to work on my speaking. To tackle it, I applied for different front-line jobs and my first one was at a Taiwanese bubble tea shop called Easy Way.

I was placed at the busiest train station, Town Hall in Sydney, where I had to memorize over 50 recipes and serve customers. Friday nights were the toughest, with super long queues, but I enjoyed every second of it. During my breaks, I would make drinks for myself; my favorite was Papaya Milk.

What was your first part-time job?

1 Lesson

That was 20 years ago. Reflecting on sales and customer service today, I think it has regressed rather than progressed. A few problems I’ve noticed in major retail stores:

• Sales assistants are glued to their phones when stores are quiet.
• They struggle with small talks.
• I rarely feel their passion.

Do you agree? Have you seen any good examples?

1 Question for You

"What's one thing you can master in your current job?"

Transform Tuesday is a weekly inspirational newsletter with 1 idea, 1 lesson and 1 question for you to pause and reflect. Aaron's an international keynote speaker, former Microsoft digital advisor, award-winning author and Asia's #1 Purpose Podcast Host. Get 1:1 strategy online to grow your career, business and life. Find out more.