3rd work trip

Typing this as I'm otw back to Singapore from Shenzhen onboard CZ8047. My first time on China Southern airlines, by choice, as the other alternatives for direct flights are 1) SQ but it departs Sg at 9pm and 2) the other is Shenzhen airlines whose reason goes without saying. Truth is, I didn't find CZ isn't quite as bad as my dad said? If I were asked to describe it using a familiar airline, I'd say it's like Scoot, similar sized seats and legroom but with in-flight food and service. However it is bereft of entertainment; whereas Scoot offers onboard free wi-fi (limited to their own apps). 

It's my 3rd overseas FAT (not including those done at Msia) since I joined this org. At Shenzhen, we completed FAT of one unit of Daikin air cooled magnetic chiller 175 RT at MacQuay's premises. Whilst the tests were completed as per planned, the results were accepted with reservations nearly the lack of calibration certs and inability to verify the identity of assets. The factory admitted it was a lapse on their part for failing to check accuracy of information beforehand and poor documentation. I reminded the team of consultants and contractor the reason why I requested in the early stage of the project for the source of factory to be USA (but I later learnt it wouldn't have been possible as US factory does not produce chillers that use Sg's list of acceptable refrigerant).

Whilst I was away this week, alot of discussions happened at work which I was unable to participate in. The discussions were on early access and involved D, DDs, ngpo, pmi and us. Having mixed feelings for missing out... On one hand I'm sorry I couldn't be involved in the midst of the action me being the project lead (thanks to my colleagues for covering!), but on the other hand I feel somewhat relieved that I am not the one fronting the difficult questions. Anyway, I'll be sure to get back up to speed after I'm back.

Another part of me feels guilt that my colleagues are doing a lot of hard ground work while I am tucking in into the good hotel breakfast, socialising with the factory and contractor/ supplier/consultants... Hey to be fair, I checked my emails and replied wherever I could, every night until late.

Also very thankful to my wife who solely took care of the kids this week whilst I was away! Muakz love ya!