Saboun Hem

Human Resources Analyst

Human Resources

First Job: “When I was 12, helping my neighbor renovate an old house.”

Birthplace: Siem Reap, Cambodia

Years at EOC: “Almost 2 years and counting!”

Best advice ever received: “Take it one day at a time…”

Favorite advice I give: “Don’t ever feel pressured into doing something you are uncomfortable doing.”

Interesting experience/adventure: “Getting lost in Atlanta city traffic.”

Favorite dish: “A BIG bowl of spaghetti loaded with chili, Parmesan, and meatballs and a side of salad-cause I’m watching my weight!”

Proudest moment: “When my dad became the first in my family to become a U.S. citizen.”

Greatest personal accomplishment: “Being the first to graduate from college.”

Dream vacation: “Two weeks on a mountain hiking, picnicking, fishing, horseback riding, and reading by the fire.”

Favorite weekend activity: “Shopping.”

Last good movie: “The Pacifier with Vin Diesel… whoa baby!”

Scariest experience: “Driving in traffic during very heavy fog.”

If I had a million dollars I would: “After buying a house (4 beds, 2 baths and guest house)… travel, travel, travel.

Favorite place to shop: “Garage sales and estate auctions.”

Favorite childhood memory: “Enjoying a great Sunday at the park after church.”

I admire… “My mom… for such a tiny woman she has a lot of energy in raising ½ a dozen kids.”

3 words that describe me best: “Carefree… determined… headstrong.”

I like to read/watch: “Any stories with happy endings.”

Favorite music/artist: “Various… I love a little of everything.”

In my spare time: “I love to read and clean.”

If I’ve learned one thing in life, it is: “You can’t change people and their old habits… they have to want the change or break the habit for themselves, not for you.”