Weekly Reflection – Week 6 July and 16 July 2025 每週反思 – 2025年7月6日 和7月16日 這兩週 (Part 2)

 

🌟 Summary

In the midst of career activity and family life, I’ve found refreshment and meaning in rediscovering hobbies and volunteering. Highlights include:

這段期間，在工作與家庭生活之間，我透過重新培養興趣與參與義務工作找到放鬆與意義。三件值得記錄的事：

1. Getting Back to Running & Tennis – Rebuilding stamina and coordination, while making new friends.
   重新跑步與打網球，重拾體能，也結識新朋友。

2. Completing an Advanced English Course – Finished an enriching language course that boosted confidence.
   完成實用英語課程，大大增強信心。

3. Freshwater Foundation Volunteering – Interviewed passionate people improving community well-being.
   參與 Freshwater Foundation 的義工研究，訪問致力改善社區的熱心人士。

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💡 Getting Healthy

• Resumed Running
  Restarted my running routine on 15 July after the Tesco interview cycle. It’s grounding, energising, and essential for mental clarity.
  7 月 15 日重新開始跑步，讓我在面試後重新整理心情，保持精力與思路清晰。

• Tennis Restart
  Used the kids' swing ball pole to practice before playing my second game on 11 July. Though I overworked my shoulder, I’m keen to improve.
  Thankful to Clifford for selling me a racket and giving me a brief coaching session. Wimbledon also became a source of motivation.
  先用小朋友的 swing ball 練習，7 月 11 日打第二場網球後肩膊痛了兩天，但很希望有進步。感謝 Clifford 平價賣我球拍，還給了我 15 分鐘教學，最近也開始追看溫布頓賽事找靈感。

• New Tennis Friends
  Met Clement and Wilson—both dads who’ve been in the UK for a few years. Looking forward to deeper connections and perhaps inviting their families to church.
  認識了兩位在英國住了幾年的爸爸 Clement 和 Wilson，希望日後可以深入交流，也許能邀請他們一家來教會。

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📘 Learning & Language

• Advanced English Course Completed
  Attended a live online course with four HK ladies living in Surrey. It was a great opportunity to improve fluency and confidence in practical English.
  與四位住在 Surrey 的香港女仕一起上實時網上英語課程，是個提升實用英語與自信的好機會。

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🌱 Volunteering & Social Impact

• Freshwater Foundation Interviews
  Conducted three interviews across eight individuals in five organisations. Inspired by their work in boosting happiness, health, and connection.
  It reminded me how small, purposeful actions can shift a whole community toward resilience and harmony.
  進行了五次訪談，與來自五個組織的八位熱心人士交流。他們致力促進社區快樂、健康與聯繫，令我深感啟發——微小但有意義的行動能推動整個社區向更和諧有韌性發展。

Prepared by AI. English version was edited by Jeff on 16/07/2025 由人工智能協助撰寫，英文版本由Jeff於2025年7月16日編輯

Weekly Reflection – Week 6 July and 16 July 2025 每週反思 – 2025年7月6日 和7月16日 這兩週 (Part 1)

 

🌟 Summary

This fortnight has been marked by meaningful progress in my professional life, deeper support among friends, and witnessing the resilience of community networks. Key highlights:

這兩星期裡，我在工作上有實質進展，與朋友之間的支持加深，亦見證社區中互助共融的力量。三個重要重點如下：

1. Job Interviews & Networking – Advanced through the Tesco TPM interview stages and reconnected with former colleagues.
   完成了 Tesco 技術項目經理的多輪面試，並與舊同事重新建立聯繫。

2. Supporting Friends in Transition – Journeyed with several friends navigating job uncertainties.
   陪伴幾位正經歷職業轉變的朋友，一起在低谷同行。

3. Church, Family & Community Moments – Witnessed faith in action through a friend's recovery story and family time.
   從朋友的康復見證中看到信仰的力量，也享受與家人的溫馨時光。

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✅ Interview Progress and Learning

• Support from Former Colleague
  Grateful for CM, a former IBM colleague, who generously supported my interview prep—using AI to identify critical terms and simulate case scenarios. 
  感恩前 IBM 同事 CM 的幫忙，他主動用 AI 幫我整理面試關鍵詞彙及模擬案例，非常窩心。

• Tesco TPM Interview Rounds
  Completed all three rounds. The first technical interview went well, while the case study round felt more challenging. Valuable lessons and insight gained throughout.
  成功完成三輪面試，技術面表現不錯，但案例分析感覺難度較高，整體收穫良多。

• Professional Networking
  Reconnected with Frankie Chan (IBM) —the first time since HK. Also touched base with another former colleague now in the UK cyber scene. Important steps toward rebuilding a professional support system.
  重遇多年沒見的 Frankie Chan（IBM），也聯繫了一位在英國從事網絡安全的前同事，踏出重建專業網絡的重要一步。

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🧠 Supporting Others in the Same Trench

• Friend D’s Dilemma
  D has been out of work since December and is weighing a lower-paying interim role. I sensed a lot of discouragement. We talked it through, and I continue praying he finds clarity and hope.
  朋友 D 由去年十二月開始失業，正考慮一份低薪過渡工作，情緒上顯得灰心，我聽他傾訴並為他禱告，希望他早日找到方向與希望。

• Friend K’s Promotion
  Initially anxious after his boss was fired, K was surprisingly promoted—restoring the level he once held in HK. Looking forward to celebrating this good news.
  K 原本因上司被解僱而感焦慮，結果意外獲得升職，恢復到在香港時的職級，真替他高興，期待與他慶祝。

• Friend P’s Setback
  Encouraged P after his recent rejection. Reminded him—and myself—that setbacks can become set-ups for growth.
  P 剛經歷一次面試失利，我鼓勵他，也提醒自己，挫敗往往是成長的機會。

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🙏 Faith, Resilience & Relationships

• Cancer Survivor’s (L) Visit
  A sister L from my HK church is visiting with her husband. Her story of surviving cancer is a living testimony of God’s grace. Looking forward to seeing them this Friday.
  一位曾患癌的香港教會姊妹(L)與丈夫來英國探訪一個月，她的康復見證是神恩典的真實體現，期待這星期五與他們見面。

• In-Laws in the UK
  They arrived bearing gifts and love from HK. I pray they encounter Christ during their 5-week stay, even as my wife has grown weary of hoping.
  岳父母剛從香港來英，帶來許多親人的心意和禮物，盼望他們這五週能接觸福音，雖然太太有些氣餒，我仍繼續禱告。

• Hosting Family & Friends
  In-laws had Li (Aunt Jane’s husband) came over for dinner. Despite language barriers, my in-laws made the effort to connect—a hopeful gesture. Also celebrated Amber’s birthday with Aunt Jess; Amber’s thrilled to have Robux for Roblox.
  岳父母招待了Li (姑姐 Jane 的丈夫)晚餐，雖然語言不通，岳父母仍努力溝通，是個美好的開始。週末亦與 Aunt Jess 一起為 Amber 慶生，Amber收到 Robux 開心得不得了。

Prepared by AI. English version was edited by Jeff on 16/07/2025 由人工智能協助撰寫，英文版本由Jeff於2025年7月16日編輯

Weekly Reflection – Week 29 June 2025 每週反思 – 2025年6月29日這週

**🗓 Weekly Reflectio(29/June) **

1. Stratesys Opportunity – Still Waiting
I followed up on the Stratesys role and received a reply from the first interviewer. There’s no update yet, which leaves things hanging, but I remain hopeful that it will move forward to the next stage. It’s a test of patience and trust in the process.

2. Unexpected Call from Tesco
I received a call from Tesco regarding a Programme Manager role. I’ve applied for a few roles with them, and I believe this one relates to cyber security. It’s encouraging to see movement from that direction, and I’ll stay alert and prepared in case it moves to the next stage. Every step forward counts.

3. Supporting a Friend Through Setback
My friend P wasn’t able to get through the first interview, and it’s impacted his self-esteem significantly. It’s hard seeing someone close go through that kind of discouragement. I’m hoping he’ll recover from the blow and bounce back stronger. Sometimes the right words are less important than just being present.

4. Encouraging D in His Job Search
Had a meaningful 2-hour conversation with D, who is still in Hong Kong and looking for his next opportunity. He’s been searching for months since last December. I tried to offer support and share parts of my experience that might help him. I hope it was a source of encouragement and clarity in a tough season for him.

💭 Closing Thought
This week reminded me that waiting is uncomfortable, and discouragement is real — but also that presence and empathy are powerful. Even small gestures can help others feel less alone in the struggle.

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🗓 每週反思（6月29日）

1. Stratesys 機會 —— 仍在等待
我跟進咗申請嘅 Stratesys 職位，收到第一輪Interviewer回覆，話暫時未有進一步消息。雖然有啲懸而未決，但我仍然希望可以順利進入下一階段。呢段等待嘅時間考驗住我嘅耐性同信心。

2. Tesco 意外來電
收到 Tesco 嘅電話，關於一個 Programme Manager 嘅職位。我之前申請過幾個相關職位，相信呢個係同網絡安全有關。見到有進展都令人鼓舞，我會保持警覺，隨時準備下一步。每一小步都係向前。

3. 支持朋友面對挫折
朋友 P 喺面試第一輪未能通過，對佢自信心打擊好大。見到身邊人咁失落，真係唔容易。我希望佢可以慢慢走出低谷，重新振作。有時候，言語未必最重要，陪伴先係最有力。

4. 鼓勵 D 嘅求職之路
同仲喺香港嘅 D 傾咗兩個鐘頭。佢由上年12月開始搵工，到依家都仲未有著落。我試下分享自己嘅經驗，希望可以成為佢嘅支持，幫佢喺困難中搵到一點方向同希望。

💭 結語
今個星期再次提醒我，等待係辛苦嘅，失落亦都真實。但同時，陪伴同同理心係好有力量嘅。細微嘅關心，都可以令人唔再咁孤單。

Prepared by AI. English version was edited by Jeff on 02/072025 (further edited on 15/07/2025) 由人工智能協助撰寫，英文版本由Jeff於2025年7月15日編輯