The 17-Year-Old Student Running Her Own Thai Restaurant | Hidden Hustles Ep 21

[@helsinki]

For real whats the real story of how she got the business. Can't be one day follow her father to the shop and then the next day the father just went "this is yours". Did she actually wanted to run a restaurant since young? The way she explained it sound like she was forced to run it.

[@OGS.Official]

Hi, as Felicia mentioned in the later part of the video, prior to managing the Golden Mile complex outlet, she has been helping out at her father's restaurant since young. When her father took over the premise at Golden Mile, he probably felt that Felicia was ready to take on the role of managing a business, which explains why he said "this is yours" to her. But from Felicia's perspective, regardless of her prior experience, managing an outlet is still going to be a daunting task, especially at her age. While Felicia is very passionate about working in the F&B industry and has make some sacrifices to balance her schooling and work life, it is definitely not easy for a young 17-year-old to navigate her way to where she is now. As the producer, I wanted to capture the dualities of her struggles and her growing passion without coming off as being unrealistic in the portrayal of seeking alternative career paths. I hope that answers your question! :) - Pei Fang, producer of Hidden Hustles

[@superlynnie]

I think in this case she is lucky that she has parents who can afford to give her a business. But she explained that she had to learn everything on her own. It's one thing to own a business and another to run one. She is doing an exceptional job at her age! She's also juggling school on the side. I dont think this is something anyone can do at any age., and she was thrown into it ay 16yo. To focus solely on how she got the business is shallow and reeks of jealously.

[@tttan1843]

I am proud of her as a fellow Singaporean. Impressive learn thai in 3 months

[@OGS.Official]

📍Address here! Premjai 99 Thai Heritage is located at 5001 Beach Rd, #01-89 Golden Mile Complex, Singapore 199588.

[@tiramisu708]

I resonated with her when she says she doesn't feel connected with her peers. At 15-17 while still in sec sch I helped out at my parents cafeteria after sch. I rather help them than go out with my peers.

[@OGS.Official]

We all have different priorities at different stages of our lives! I hope that you've managed to find comfort in the things that you are doing now and a sense of belonging in the people you truly enjoy hanging around :) - Pei Fang, producer of Hidden Hustles

[@tiramisu708]

@@OGS.Official Thank you for your kind words

[@fbs2070]

@@OGS.Official i know you were replying to OP but i feel like, im a bit relieved reading this. I am currently feeling really down seeing my acquaintances' success and journey while here i am battling prolonged one personal problem. But your comment made me feel okay. Thank you Pei Fang 🥺

[@lifeisgood2542]

means you get rich faster. money is life.

[@motivate_care]

Just to add on.. During the visit to your store, found that your food is nice, the vegetables are fresh.. Your colleague is helpful and pleasant.. Thank you for everything..

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

Much Respect for her decision~ 【GREAT Role-Model for others too!!!】 *Hopeful that her future will be bright~*

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

👍 Keep Up with the good work

[@prisonbreakfast]

So the father pass the business trouble to the daughter or was it like a gift? Kinda irresponsible huh...

[@rdu239]

Hard to tell the real reason

[@cadencellchen7915]

Unless the father is sick and this is the only way to support the family, this teenager should be focusing on school and enjoying some social life.

[@superlynnie]

@@cadencellchen7915 We go to school so we could learn a skill and get a job and make some money. Education is not for fun, with no expected return in terms of labour. Since she already has the skill of running a restaurant, and also a source of income, higher education is a bonus at this point. She could of course go to culinary or business management school later.

[@MrBoliao98]

I think, a lot of them would think of moving nextdoor to Golden Mile Tower.

[@OGS.Official]

What will you miss most about Golden Mile complex when it’s gone? 🥲

[@tonyquek6157]

RESPECT!!

[@burhan999]

wow.. her parents are very smart man

[@nicekit]

clever sia the director... :D very sad that golden mile will be en bloc soon i wonder where the next Little Thailand will be in the future.....

[@tngchinghwa]

same comments as some already mentioned, lots of unanswered questions. in the first place why would any parent just handover a business to 17yo, why open a stall in an environment where you are considered outside, why she dont look like 17yo

[@lifeisgood2542]

people age with stress. you think running a food business is easy peasy.

[@hiphopdagame]

sometimes life hit you hard or in different ways when you least expected.. it either you grow with it or you don't.. for this girl, it might be a blessing that her parents handed over the responsibility to her at a young age so as to not be like some other 17 Year Olds that has no responsibilities and would just mindlessly hang around after school or part-time work and not go back till dawn.. it'd be like a Maturity growth for her and that she'll appreciate it in the long run and could teach her own kids about responsibilities and hardships in life and in running a business.

[@motivate_care]

Hi Felicia Hong.. thinking to give some opinions and insights for you.. Find that you are courageous and brave to help your family business.. indeed, it is not easy.. Visited your eatery.. Find that the location of your store is quite scheduled, hiding somewhere in the complex.. not easy to find.. thankfully, you all provide the address..

[@prettyjudie]

Wow !!

[@Xephocon]

I also go golden mile when I feel like eating thai food ;)

[@shieldren]

"food"

[@dennisl1303]

Flower there also very nice to buy

[@dankmemer737]

wtf 3.37 got ppl vaping HAHA

[@busloxwcko7randy]

But this year (2022), you should be 18 years old right, Felicia? Just like me now. You, the owner of a Thai restaurant in Golden Mile.

[@mountainguy4710]

What does en bloc mean here?

[@OGS.Official]

Hi, in Singapore's context, en bloc is used to refer to property sales. Specifically, when the residents of an older property development agree to sell their homes all at once to a buyer.

[@mountainguy4710]

@@OGS.Official thanks!

[@benjaminkhor1]

thai has been now pronounced as THIGH! alamak

[@exoplanet6002]

Gd luck to the guy vaping

[@xealiang3264]

you’re inspirational and one of a kind 🤍🤍

[@gz3540]

too bad it will be gone soon with the enbloc.

[@nurhishammursidi387]

Mother father got money can open any stall la... Talk so big.. scrimp n save to open den u knw

[@Maya-sv1pz]

then you scrimp and save as a parent and open a stall then give to your 16 year old next time, so your child can talk bigger next time

[@prisonbreakfast]

So the father pass the business trouble to the daughter or was it like a gift? Kinda irresponsible huh...

[@iamjaydennn]

How about entrepreneurship training. How many can actually have such opportunity and capital support. She's lucky.

[@tommyfield8449]

@@iamjaydennn agree with you. Can we really stop with this mindset. At least she is willing to take the job & she will know how tough outside world is. This is not a big business like Mcdonalds/KFC.

[@sakinkhan]

“ Irresponsible “

[@Maya-sv1pz]

I wish my father did this. Also think from the father's pov, you're giving a business that you paid with your hard earned money and let her do all knowing very well it can easily go under but you're prepared for the risk. the daughter will grow up and thrive better than the sheltered kids. he can die in peace knowing this.

[@OGS.Official]

Hi, prior to her father passing on the Golden Mile outlet to her, Felicia has been helping out at her father's restaurant since young, so she has a fair bit of experience working in the F&B industry. At that point, her father probably thought that she is ready to take on the role of managing an outlet - similar to the idea of "tough love". While Felicia is given the autonomy to manage the day-to-day operations of the business, Felicia is still accountable to her father at the end of the day. I hope that answers your question! - Pei Fang, producer of Hidden Hustles