dob310870 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I just wanted to say thanks to ThaiVisa!! I have been reading and posting on here for quite some time now. Initially, I used the site for help and advice before I took my most recent trip to Thailand. Since my return I have spent my Sunday afternoon's catching-up on all the happenings. I recently started looking at the employment section and I am pleased to say that I have just been accepted in a position on Koh Samui. I LEAVE IN 2 WEEKS!!! I have the position of the bar and restaurant manager in the Emerald Irish bar and restuarant in Bophut. The bar backs out onto the beach, facing Koh Pangyan (spelling?) and looks great from what I have seen of it. It has Europeon style decor, with an obvious Irish influence. It's got a full sound system and set up for the sporting events. It would be great to see any Thaivisa members who are in the neighbourhood, so feel free to come in and support me and bring your friends (I want to make a good impression with my bosses) Maybe we could hold a ThaiVisa knees-up sometime in the future? (I could have a quiet word with the manager - ) I would like the ThaiVisa members to give me some feedback of what they look for in a bar. What do you like? What do you hate? What would you like to see in your local bar that is not available at the moment? I want the bar to be appealing to local people as well as tourists. I would love to hear you point of view. I am open to all ideas. Bring them on!!! Again, I want to give thanks to this forum (and my excellent interview techniques) for me getting this job. Thanks again all those involved. I will be there from the 13th Decemeber, if you want to pop in and say "Hi". Mark.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshawk Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I want to give thanks to this forum (and my excellent interview techniques) for me getting this job. pray do tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seonai Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Well done you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seonai Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Can't find it on a Google search... you might want to raise the profile a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhar Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Here's to aiming high.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshawk Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Here's to aiming high.... what a bar manager ?? good luck to him though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhar Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Umm, No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifan2 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) OP are you Irish ? not that you have to be .When i was last in Samui about 3 years ago ,there were only 2 Irish bars that i knew of .Both in Cheweng ,Tropical Murphys and the Irish Times .I stayed in Bophut for 2 nights then ,a nice quiet little village ,or at least it use to be .Good luck with the new job . Edited November 28, 2007 by Thaifan2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Here's to aiming high.... what a bar manager ?? good luck to him though... Whats wrong with being a Bar Manager.? At least he gets a monthly salary, its not his money going into the bar. Way to go I reckon Good luck to him too, hope he does well Dat'd ud be grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezchesters Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Is it the one in Fisherman's Village? If so, well done, it's a cracking little place. I'll be sure to pop in next time I'm down that way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiakaha Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I think I've been there, had Bangers n Mash and a Pint. Quaint place. I vaguely recall a thai guy working there with perfect accented American English, as If he had been born/raised/educated in USA. This was several months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob310870 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 I want to give thanks to this forum (and my excellent interview techniques) for me getting this job. pray do tell... Maybe if we ever meet I will let you in on my secrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob310870 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 Can't find it on a Google search... you might want to raise the profile a little Thanks seonai, for your comment earlier. I did a similar search and didn't find it either. I am going to do something about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grtaylor Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Is the OP a farang? How does a farang get a Work permit as a Bar manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob310870 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 Umm, No do you wish me bad luck then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob310870 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 Here's to aiming high.... what a bar manager ?? good luck to him though... Whats wrong with being a Bar Manager.? At least he gets a monthly salary, its not his money going into the bar. Way to go I reckon Good luck to him too, hope he does well Dat'd ud be grand Thanks ThaiPauly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob310870 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 Is it the one in Fisherman's Village? If so, well done, it's a cracking little place. I'll be sure to pop in next time I'm down that way... Yes, I think you have the correct one, It would be great to see you if you are in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob310870 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 OP are you Irish ? not that you have to be .When i was last in Samui about 3 years ago ,there were only 2 Irish bars that i knew of .Both in Cheweng ,Tropical Murphys and the Irish Times .I stayed in Bophut for 2 nights then ,a nice quiet little village ,or at least it use to be .Good luck with the new job . Thaifan2, I am from Liverpool. The bar is fairly new, only been open since April '07. I will have to check the other two bars out, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob310870 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 Is the OP a farang? How does a farang get a Work permit as a Bar manager? Is it difficult? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeungKen Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I just wondered if you have been to Koh Samui before and what research you have done prior to accepting this position. Oh & BTW Best of Luck. P.S. The lads in the football forum will be interested in which team you follow. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhar Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 (edited) Here's to aiming high.... what a bar manager ?? good luck to him though... Whats wrong with being a Bar Manager.? At least he gets a monthly salary, its not his money going into the bar. Way to go I reckon Good luck to him too, hope he does well Dat'd ud be grand If the OP was your son, and came to you all excited that he was going to be a BAR MANAGER, would your response be the above? Maybe my father taught me to aspire to be more in life, and that is just my problem. Edited December 1, 2007 by Dakhar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prakanong Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Is the OP a farang? How does a farang get a Work permit as a Bar manager? Quite easily - there are a lot of them about actually all legal! Show you have a skill set a Thai does not have? OP - well done - enjoy your new job and best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob310870 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 I just wondered if you have been to Koh Samui before and what research you have done prior to accepting this position.Oh & BTW Best of Luck. P.S. The lads in the football forum will be interested in which team you follow. ! Yes, I have been to Koh Samui before, twice, I liked it. I went to Koh Tao too and did my PADI. I have also tried Bangkok for a month and Chiang Mai for 5 months. Of the four places that I would wish to work Samui is my first choice. I am not sure about the research you are referring to, please tell me. As regards the football; do you think I would tell you that in an open forum? I am not really a follower, anyway. On match day, though, I intend to show as many matches as I am able to, which means that I have to stay neutral really. Thanks for the good wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob310870 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 Here's to aiming high.... Of which massive company are you the director? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prakanong Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I just wondered if you have been to Koh Samui before and what research you have done prior to accepting this position.Oh & BTW Best of Luck. P.S. The lads in the football forum will be interested in which team you follow. ! Yes, I have been to Koh Samui before, twice, I liked it. I went to Koh Tao too and did my PADI. I have also tried Bangkok for a month and Chiang Mai for 5 months. Of the four places that I would wish to work Samui is my first choice. I am not sure about the research you are referring to, please tell me. As regards the football; do you think I would tell you that in an open forum? I am not really a follower, anyway. On match day, though, I intend to show as many matches as I am able to, which means that I have to stay neutral really. Thanks for the good wishes. I do not think you have to stay neutral if you handle it the correct way - many other guys show their colours and still have a good atmosphere at games. When a pub is totally one way it can detract from the atmosphere - OK its fine on really big games in say pubs like the Cavern or Red Devils (or whatever its called) but watching games not involving Man U or Liverpool in these type of pubs is crap Have I just argued both ways???? Anyway good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhar Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Here's to aiming high.... Of which massive company are you the director? In this country #1 actually. There is only one person in the intire country with my level of academic training in my field. There are only 40 people in Thailand with a Masters degree in my field. I hold a doctorate. As far as director of a company: My rank is somewhere around #2 in the company. I am pretty much untouchable due to the rareity of my degree in Thailand. It is actually pretty rare in the states too. The massive company, is the largest in Thailand, in this specific market that we are in. The company has been in exsistance for 20 years now, and employs over 100 people. We are a multi-million dollar company. Currently we have 2 subsidary companies, and developing two more at the moment. and even then still, my father is still not satisfied.... and neither am I.... yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Congratulations. Just ignore the killjoys. They are most likely jealous. One never knows how things will work out until he tries. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prakanong Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Here's to aiming high.... Of which massive company are you the director? In this country #1 actually. There is only one person in the intire country with my level of academic training in my field. There are only 40 people in Thailand with a Masters degree in my field. I hold a doctorate. As far as director of a company: My rank is somewhere around #2 in the company. I am pretty much untouchable due to the rareity of my degree in Thailand. It is actually pretty rare in the states too. The massive company, is the largest in Thailand, in this specific market that we are in. The company has been in exsistance for 20 years now, and employs over 100 people. We are a multi-million dollar company. Currently we have 2 subsidary companies, and developing two more at the moment. and even then still, my father is still not satisfied.... and neither am I.... yet. So you are a big fish in a small pond I was warned against doing that at Uni PS: My father is still not satisfied with what I do - I can remember him and my Auntie going on about the type of job advertised in the Sunday Times as though it was something to aim for - I have had a few at that level so to speak - I think he is secretly proud though although he did ask if my Thai missus spoke French? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhar Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Big fish in a small pond. Yes it is all relative. I don't see why a Uni would warn you against such a thing. Back to the topic. Someone has got to manage a bar, if that floats your boat, and signifies a high level of achievement, then good for you. Not jealous, I don't like working night hours, or among smoke etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prakanong Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Big fish in a small pond. Yes it is all relative. I don't see why a Uni would warn you against such a thing.Back to the topic. Someone has got to manage a bar, if that floats your boat, and signifies a high level of achievement, then good for you. Not jealous, I don't like working night hours, or among smoke etc. It was more along the lines of stretching myself - not going for the smaller thing but reaching out further. I have worked at very large companioes, small comanie and had my own business - my personal preference if I have to be a salaryman working for someone else is to work for a very large company. If I was at a small company again I would hope to have equity. I am the same as you with regards managing a bar - its something that jsut does not appeal - neither does a sales job or many other positions or roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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