The first time we spoke, it was over the phone. I was looking for a part-time job, and she was the Dean of the Language Centre. She was business like and polite.
She told me that I was a couple of weeks late as she had already hired some part-timers. Still she asked me to e-mail her my resume. A few days later she called to ask if I would consider a full time position in the coming semester. I said that it would be wonderful.
I never thought that this invitation would lead me back to my former career, which is teaching English in a university.
Lynne Norazit was born in
Having a conversation with her is almost like hearing the Reader’s Digest stories. She has vivid memories of her growing up days in
As an academician, she is trained as a linguist. Linguistic is her forte and her passion. When she discusses this subject, you will know that she knows her stuff well. As an administrator, she is very considerate. One of her administrative staff, who is a new mother, commented that she is such an understanding superior. It is so good to have a woman as a boss because she understands the stress and demand of a professional woman who is also a wife and a mother. She went through it herself in her early days working in University Malaya.
Associate Professor Lynne Norazit is the Director of the Centre for Languages and General Studies at UNITAR. She is now my boss.
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U have a wonderful boss!! Happy blogging cikgu najmi. I've posted some pictures from aleen's wedding in my fp.
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Wow first time I heard about a nice lady boss. As most of the time lady bosses are always difficult to deal with. Anyway cikgu my sis and bro in law was TESLians and both are teaching English. That's why I like reading your blog.
hey there...bumped in2 ur blog while bloghopping...
was working in unitar until 2004...did u know unitar was a starting point for a few bloggers ...hahahah
anyway miss the good old days...now its time 2 move on..
Cikgu Najmi,
Next time you meet your boss, send my warmest regards to her: Pn. Lyn or Kak Lyn, as she was fondly known those days.
Her late husband, Prof. Norazit Selat, was my mentor (well, more like 'a father figure' really) -- whom I am very much indebted for where I am today.
Your description of her is so percise! She is indeed, one of the most pleasant persons that one could possibly meet. Very motherly -- and yes, understanding! I'm glad that she is now a proud grandmother. Karim and Anuar (the sons) -- I wonder if they still remember me. :)
Cikgu Najmi, sepertimana Eddy, saya juga turut terserempak dengan blog ini semasa melayan mengantuk dengan melayari blog ke blog.
As usual, you fancy me with your words. Bila nak jadik cikgu I pulak??? Keep in touch ok?
One more, amboi! Semenjak terjebak dalam dunia glamor nih dah lupa we all kat sini yea...
Regards,
Peacock!
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