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Not all Char Kway Teow is Equal

If you like to eat local food, you’ll know that no 1 local dish is exactly the same.  There’re many places selling char kway teow but every cook will have his own style of preparing the dish.  This is probably why once a Singaporean has grown to like a particular stall, the eater will make […]

In Between Jobs

As of 5 Feb 2012, I will be officially “in between jobs”.  A pity I only get to bum around at home this week before I fly to USA for a 2-week holiday.  Will be back on 17 Feb & will start work at my next company on 20 Feb 2012. Many people have asked […]

Enters the Dragon

Happy Chinese New Year everyone!! Enjoying my 3-week break before starting work at my new company. Had dinner with my new colleagues last week. I think it’ll be good. It’s a lean team but everyone is technically strong so i believe this team will rock the market. Two underwriters told me that they’re glad the […]

Remuneration vs Passion

Ever heard the saying 钱不是万能,但没有钱却万万不能? In the past year, i have been approached by a few companies who felt that i may be able to contribute to their business. I considered joining a bank, insurer, reinsurer and brokers. Ultimately, it came down to a choice between taking up the position as head of department in […]

Bringing Others Down

So the hot topic today is how our ministers’ salaries will be cut. I’m quite indifferent about it. After all, bringing down their salaries isn’t going to increase mine right? If people feel they’re earning too little, then they should focus on finding ways to increase their income, be it find a new job or […]

Life Will Never Be The Same Again

I have resigned. I have lodged a complaint against some people in my company who made derogatory remarks against me.  Seeing regional HR on this matter on Fri. I feel sad that I will not get to work with some colleagues, at least not for the foreseeable future. I will need to get used to […]

Another One Bites the Dust

2 head of departments resigning in 2 weeks. Whose fault is it?

Bosses

I’ve had quite different types of bosses over the 10 years of my working life. From the type who will try to backstab their own staff to the kind but incompetent type, i’ve learnt that having a good boss can make or break your career. To me, a good boss is someone who’s capable and […]

Action & Inaction

Pre-emptive strike. That sums it up.

Things I Don’t Understand

There’re many things i don’t understand. Why do people sit cross legged on chairs in foodcourt? Why do people slurp when they eat? Why can’t guys tell there’s gravy/ food all over their mouths/ chins? Why do girls with elephant legs wear miniskirts? Why do people walk on the road instead of the pavement? Why […]




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