Contribution Name: Yang Guang Yu / Tzu Chi Singapore (SEEN@Bukit Batok)
Pseudonym: Chua Eng Seong
Year of Author: 1948
Gilbert Chua Eng Seong, aged 76, is an extraordinary individual. Although he retired more than ten years ago, he felt a strong urge to rejoin the workforce and continue to make a difference. In his previous position as an executive at an international IT company, Gilbert received a monthly salary of $8,600, with all house expenses covered by the company, including a house and a car. Due to the nature of his work, he was stationed all over the world, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Japan, China, Taiwan, Dubai, the United States, and even as far as Latin America.
Now, at the Active Ageing Center, Gilbert’s energy warms everyone’s heart. Despite his age, he moves around energetically, radiating the vitality of a much younger person. His fluency in five languages allows him to easily connect with people from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Gilbert’s commitment and enthusiasm make him a valuable asset to the community.
Instead of enjoying a well-deserved retirement, Gilbert chose to work at the Active Ageing Center, bringing joy to other seniors. His decision to return to the workforce was driven by his past experiences. After returning from Dubai and serving with the Lions Club, Gilbert felt a desire to reach more people and give his utmost effort. Through a friend’s introduction, he began working at the Tzu Chi Center.
Gilbert believes in helping as many people as possible, holding the philosophy that helping others is helping yourself. This belief keeps him actively engaged at the Active Ageing Center every day. He also emphasises continuous self-improvement, frequently taking courses to enhance his skills. According to Gilbert, people should never stop learning, as the world is constantly advancing, and those who fail to keep up will eventually be left behind. Uncle Gilbert’s words and actions are a powerful inspiration, showcasing the profound impact that one person can make.
Gilbert’s words and actions deeply impressed the author, illustrating the significant impact that a single individual can have.
今天，我们非常荣幸地邀请到76岁的Gilbert师伯进行访谈。十多年前他已经退休，但内心的使命感让他毅然决定重返职场，继续服务他人。过去，Gilbert师伯曾是国际IT公司的高管，月薪高达8600美元，家庭各种开销由公司负担，甚至连住房和车辆都是公司配给。由于工作需要，他曾被派驻到世界各地，包括马来西亚、泰国、越南、缅甸、印尼、日本、中国、台湾、杜拜、美国，甚至是远在拉丁美洲的威尔蓮娜。
Gilbert师伯能力非凡，我们在他日常于长青馆的工作中就能见识到。虽然已经76岁，但他依然精力充沛，对长者热心亲切，至少精通五种语言，能够应对不同语种的人群。那么，为什么这么出色的Gilbert师伯会选择退休后，又在本该享受生活的年纪来到长青馆工作呢？他是这么说的：从杜拜回来后，觉得工作做了这么多年，年纪也到了，钱也存够了。原本在狮子会服务，但觉得那里的服务范围太小，希望能够帮助更多人，发挥自己的最大力量。于是，在朋友的介绍下，他认识了慈济长青馆，便开始在这里为许多长者服务。
回忆过去，Gilbert师伯表示：“有能力就要帮助更多的人，有几分力就出几分力，不要害怕帮助别人，帮助别人其实也是在帮助自己！”因此，他每天都秉持这样的理念，在长青馆忙前忙后。同时，他也不断提升自我，有时会参加各种课程，加强自己的能力。他认为，人应该不断学习，因为时代在不断进步，即使再强大的人，如果不与时俱进，最终也会被淘汰。这样的一位师伯，让我深刻体会到一个人所能贡献的价值有多大。
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