The first week was rough. Unlike at the hotel, Uncle Ah Teck had to do everything himself, from food prep to cooking and washing dishes and the stall. By the time he got home, it was around 9pm.
Now that he has a stall assistant, things are easier. “In fact, I work shorter hours here than at the hotel. I used to start work at 4am at the hotel, now I wake up at 5am,” he said.
He’s since settled into the routine and has no complaints. “I’ve gotten used to it and don’t feel tired. If I don’t work, I’ll be bored at home. It’s not good to just do nothing at home.”
As for a pay cut? Barely noticeable, it seems.
