SSI - Key Persons
With feedback from his colleagues that they see him as someone who is so super focused at work, and able to sit at the desk all day long to do his work, Mr Lam Wai Mun still finds himself lacking in some aspects. So, if he could have a super power, he would love the idea of being imbued with super wisdom. Why so?
"A lot of times, when we [Mr Lam and his colleagues] share about our work, we find that we can be easily discouraged when we realise that we're unable to help our clients, being not able to give them more." Therefore, the ability of super wisdom would allow him to take heart in the fact that if he ever falls short of his goal or aim of helping his client, he would have the wisdom to see that this is actually all part of a person's journey.
So that he can pat himself on the shoulder regarding the effort he put in, and to learn from his mistake or failure. As a newly-minted counsellor at Fei Yue Family Service Centre (Champions Way), Mr Lam is another leading ambassador of a successful mid career switch. After graduating with an engineering degree, he found that tinkering with machines was not really his cup of tea, and that he wanted to help people instead. Even though his family advised otherwise, he decided to take the plunge to engage in more meaningful work, beginning with his first job at TOUCH Community Services.
The FSC On-Boarding Training Programme is particularly beneficial to him because it trains him in the code of social work practice. The code provides the system of excellent service to the clients, to ensure that he and his peers meet the needs of the people they serve. Now, he is able to see the big picture, of how he can help his clients in a more holistic way, rather than just addressing their presenting concerns.
Job Titles:
- Director, Organisational Development, SPD
Job Titles:
- SOCIAL WORKER
- Social Worker at CROSSROAD Youth Centre