This week’s case study in Corporate Strategy module is about Blue Nile (www.bluenile.com). Never heard of Blue Nile? It is a leader in online jewelry retail industry. Especially diamonds - engagement rings isk isk. Why my instructor choose this industry?!! why?? huhuhuhu
For the case study, we need to answer several questions mostly about the online jewelry industry, Blue Nile’s SWOT, and of course at how it can compete against rivals. So when doing the research I MUST visit some Blue Nile’s competitors’ websites. Lucky that I don’t have to visit the store itself.. Well it is about online retailers so I stick with websites.
Anyway, I did more of e-window shopping than research hehehehe…
*sigh* So many nice glitters.
I am not much of jewelry wearer, but the look of diamond rings on the website made me ooohh aahhh…
But I find that I like Tiffany’s website more (www.tiffany.com). I dunno, the color of soft blue just warm your heart isk isk.. But then I always use my head than my heart. Why would I spend like thousands of dollar just for a ring? Yeah yeah it is not any ring, it is THE ring. But then, I would feel guilty of wearing it. Unless… if I bought it with my hard earned money. I think I would be proud wearing it. *sigh* Guess I have to work hard then. *sigh*
But then I’m happy of my diamond ring 
I don’t think any tiffany can match it. *swoon*
In about 2 weeks we will close the 2008 curtain and open up to 2009.
What have I done in 2008? What have you done?
2008 saw me in dilemma… as to where I will go from here. Both professionally and personally. I knew that 2009 will have some new “projects”.
Is it too early to reminiscing this year? naah.. never too early… heheehehe
Earlier this year I almost got an offer for job. I never really thought I could nail a job interview! I kinda hesitate at first. Then, I’m off for vacation.
Yeah!! Back in Malaysia, I met all my “old” friends. I’m happy to meet my good old best friend again! We are both very patient people. We’ve waiting 2 years to meet! I got back from summer vacations with news that some of my colleagues were re-trenched. That makes my decision to get a new job somewhere else stronger. After 2 different interviews, I nailed one. Yippe!!!
Then just last month, mega dilemma. I got too many job offers. Not an easy decisions and I am happy that I got as many help that I could from family and friends. I think I’m blessed
I guess it is the same with my hubby. He is also had to deal with some dilemma and with his decision to start a new project.
Anywhooo…
Decisions are made, and here I am.. I’m waiting and negotiating for my last day.
I think most of people know about my news. But my concern is… I have not seen any shadow of my replacement. I think they need 2 people to take over what I’m doing now. Tomorrow I will have a meeting with my big boss and hope to have any idea who I need to train. This is just too much work, and I know that it won’t stop. After this…I need to adapt to new place, new work. Other than that… all work and no play makes jack a dull boy!! I had my laughters and best moments with people around me As I said.. I’m blessed.
Yay! I got my Il Divo Paris concert tix on the mail today. I have forgotten about it!
It will be in April. Long long way to go.. Nevertheless, I can’t wait…
Still waiting for Josh Groban and BSB dates.
I saw on Josh’s website, he will be releasing a collection album. Yum yum!
That’s all fer now.. Cheerios!
There’s a time that you had to make small decisions such as which sweater to buy, what to eat, where to go… and there’s a time that you had to make big decisions.
Being a person who uses brain more than with heart, I would keep playing the scenarios over and over again like a broken record until the impossible became possible.
This week I had to make one of those.. big decision. It may seem easy but trust me, it is not! Almost 10 years ago I had to make a decision - to marry and move or to marry and and stay (note that the common denominator is getting married - which means I still have heart, right?) As someone said, one day I will look back at this treacherous moment, and have a laugh at it. Which is true…
Anyway.. it’s done.. truth has been told, decision has been made, news has been spread (or so). Moment of rebirth…