Not in my wildest would I ever imagine employing a Nigerian in my company. What more he will be the only male employee in a bunch of noisy, oops not all though, women.
I was introduced to Martins by a Nigerian classmate who is a pastor in a local church. Martins finished his Masters in Informational Studies in NTU but was unable to get a job for more than 6 months and his grace by the government to stay here is running out. He came to see me for help and I was not surprised that he would have difficulty finding any job in Singapore. The famous Nigerian scam is so ingrained in most people minds and what more Martins belong to the really really dark (black) race. If not for the fact that I know he was a christian boy, I was actually a little apprehensive in meeting him but my heart rules otherwise.
During the meeting, I was sure I would not be able to help him find any job in Singapore and strangely, I can see Martins' desperate cries in his heart although he did not share it. I actually felt compassionate towards him and after talking to my partner, I decided to try him for something workable for us. I did test the Lord that if it is His will for Martins to work with us, then let him be able to get a S pass here at the salary we are going to pay him. Martins and his pastor were not able to believe it would work and in the end, I witnessed yet again God's graciousness in taking care and providing for this young man through us.
Although Martins' performance is like a yo-yo, he was very very sincere in learning and I really like his attitude in receiving feedback positively. He is also a humble young man and sincerely loves the Lord Jesus Christ. His presence became a unique factor in Olive Tree as people visited the office or we went out for lunch. After close to ten months working with us, Martins took my advise to look for opportunity in the Finance Sector which is his inner most passion and desire. He managed to get a new job back home.
31st October will be Martins' last day with us and he will be flying back home mid November. I am sad to say Good Bye to Him but I am also assured that our Lord will always be with Him. I wish him all the best back home and the Lord to bless him immensely!
I would treasure Martins' parting email letter to us ...
I absolutely would not like to sound official as I consider myself detaching from a family all for a glorious new beginning. Surely this family had extended to me an olive branch at one of the lowest ebbs of my life. I could remember vividly when the journey started. I never envisaged the kind of acceptance from you all and am most grateful to the lord for it. God can’t be more gracious to me than this.
Sister Catherine an exact replica of my mum, I really appreciate your drive and passion and trying to instill in me the never say die attitude. I would always remember you for that. Sister Tricia, your contributions and sisterly advice are most appreciated. Sister Liboey, I guess I had been kind of frustrating at some point in this journey due to my incessant lack of detail, maybe I should let you know that I never for once thought it’s a big issue I had to come to terms with until I met you. For that I will never forget you, thanks for the patience and love in trying to make see these things as I adjust gradually to a more detailed and perfectionist approach to life and career.
Sister Sock, though might not have worked extensively with you but I really appreciate those little moments in sharing with me on how to improve ones productivity career wise. They are thoughtful moments I must confess. Sister Janet thanks so much for your love and care all this while. I draw strength from those assuring eyes of yours everyday. Reace though meeting you a short while, I still would like to say that you are most appreciated too. At this juncture it’s absolutely impossible to forget my adorable Jenny. From the word go, you have been more than a sister and life in the office had never for once been boring. You always make me have a reason to open my teeth every day, all in response to your jokes and sociable lifestyle. I will miss you so much.
I have enjoyed my stay here and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work with you all. Thank you for the support both physically, spiritually, guidance, and encouragement you have provided me during my time at Olive Tree. Even though I will miss you all, I strongly look forward to a new challenge and to starting a new phase of my career in the coming weeks.
Lastly Sister Julie, you accepted me in totality and gave me a reason to believe that I have a future out there that I must not allow to slip away. My mother in Singapore, God bless your family and all your ways. It is my prayer that the blessings of God on this organization will know no boundaries and its sustenance in the lord will never be put to question in Jesus name.
With Love,
Martins.K. Amusan
I was introduced to Martins by a Nigerian classmate who is a pastor in a local church. Martins finished his Masters in Informational Studies in NTU but was unable to get a job for more than 6 months and his grace by the government to stay here is running out. He came to see me for help and I was not surprised that he would have difficulty finding any job in Singapore. The famous Nigerian scam is so ingrained in most people minds and what more Martins belong to the really really dark (black) race. If not for the fact that I know he was a christian boy, I was actually a little apprehensive in meeting him but my heart rules otherwise.
During the meeting, I was sure I would not be able to help him find any job in Singapore and strangely, I can see Martins' desperate cries in his heart although he did not share it. I actually felt compassionate towards him and after talking to my partner, I decided to try him for something workable for us. I did test the Lord that if it is His will for Martins to work with us, then let him be able to get a S pass here at the salary we are going to pay him. Martins and his pastor were not able to believe it would work and in the end, I witnessed yet again God's graciousness in taking care and providing for this young man through us.
Although Martins' performance is like a yo-yo, he was very very sincere in learning and I really like his attitude in receiving feedback positively. He is also a humble young man and sincerely loves the Lord Jesus Christ. His presence became a unique factor in Olive Tree as people visited the office or we went out for lunch. After close to ten months working with us, Martins took my advise to look for opportunity in the Finance Sector which is his inner most passion and desire. He managed to get a new job back home.
31st October will be Martins' last day with us and he will be flying back home mid November. I am sad to say Good Bye to Him but I am also assured that our Lord will always be with Him. I wish him all the best back home and the Lord to bless him immensely!
I would treasure Martins' parting email letter to us ...
I absolutely would not like to sound official as I consider myself detaching from a family all for a glorious new beginning. Surely this family had extended to me an olive branch at one of the lowest ebbs of my life. I could remember vividly when the journey started. I never envisaged the kind of acceptance from you all and am most grateful to the lord for it. God can’t be more gracious to me than this.
Sister Catherine an exact replica of my mum, I really appreciate your drive and passion and trying to instill in me the never say die attitude. I would always remember you for that. Sister Tricia, your contributions and sisterly advice are most appreciated. Sister Liboey, I guess I had been kind of frustrating at some point in this journey due to my incessant lack of detail, maybe I should let you know that I never for once thought it’s a big issue I had to come to terms with until I met you. For that I will never forget you, thanks for the patience and love in trying to make see these things as I adjust gradually to a more detailed and perfectionist approach to life and career.
Sister Sock, though might not have worked extensively with you but I really appreciate those little moments in sharing with me on how to improve ones productivity career wise. They are thoughtful moments I must confess. Sister Janet thanks so much for your love and care all this while. I draw strength from those assuring eyes of yours everyday. Reace though meeting you a short while, I still would like to say that you are most appreciated too. At this juncture it’s absolutely impossible to forget my adorable Jenny. From the word go, you have been more than a sister and life in the office had never for once been boring. You always make me have a reason to open my teeth every day, all in response to your jokes and sociable lifestyle. I will miss you so much.
I have enjoyed my stay here and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work with you all. Thank you for the support both physically, spiritually, guidance, and encouragement you have provided me during my time at Olive Tree. Even though I will miss you all, I strongly look forward to a new challenge and to starting a new phase of my career in the coming weeks.
Lastly Sister Julie, you accepted me in totality and gave me a reason to believe that I have a future out there that I must not allow to slip away. My mother in Singapore, God bless your family and all your ways. It is my prayer that the blessings of God on this organization will know no boundaries and its sustenance in the lord will never be put to question in Jesus name.
With Love,
Martins.K. Amusan
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