As the year closes, I think back to my beginning with LRA. Barely six months ago, after I ORDed from the army, I was faced with a dilemma on whether to settle for a full time job or pursue higher studies. Eventually, I decided to continue my studies at Lasalle, College of the Arts – Puttnam School of Film. With that in place I decided to look for work. I was apprehensive at first at whether I would find a company who would be willing to accept my schedule arrangements, and feared that my skills would not be as sharp, as I not practice my craft for the two years I served in the army.

Surprisingly, I did manage to receive employment offers from several production house, that offered full time rates. Just as I had just accepted an offer to work with another local production company, I decided to revisit LRA’s website though they are not hiring. I applied, interviewed and got the job at LRA, but was only offered the position as an intern, one-third the rate I was previously offered by another company. My mother was furious to hear I had opted to chose a lower paying position that was even further away from my home than the initial job offer. But I was not just looking for a job or good pay, I was looking for a conducive environment to practice my craft, and essentially I was looking for a company with a good work culture. With the support of my girlfriend and my older brother, I was confident that I had made the right choice.

And although I have only been with LRA for under a year, I am grateful for this opportunity. I have watched them progress on a corporate level, while still maintaining a sense of ease, friendship and partnership within the family that is LRA.

- Kevin Yeoh

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