Archive for September, 2008
ST’s obituary on JBJ hardly a tribute
Of course, it was not explicitly stated that the ST intended its report to be a tribute of any kind. While it is obligatory to write a short biography on the person’s life, there is no need to put him in an exceedingly negative light and cause distress for his loved ones. Link: ST: Jeyaretnam [...]
What role do the media play in Singapore?
It’s strange that at a time when the international media is very much focused on the ongoing financial crisis, the local press seem to be taking it easy. A survey of the Straits Times’ headlines over the last week or so showed that news about China’s milk powder scare, the Singapore F1 Grand Prix and [...]
$90 million from taxpayers funds to show off
While the common man on the street is fretting about the ongoing economic crises and graduating students like myself are worrying about our career prospects in times of economic uncertainty, the Singapore Government had a great weekend to cap its $90 million spending spree for the F1 Grand Prix in Singapore. No doubt that the [...]
2 reasons to leave Singapore for
Today’s news offers 2 reasons to leave Singapore: 1. Population increases to 4.84 million, mainly due to increase in foreigners. Moving swiftly towards the 6 million target. 2. HDB flats in central area cost between $457,000 to $646,000 – more than half a million for leasehold public housing? Over my dead body!
I need a breakthrough
I so badly need a breakthrough in my life. I know I have what it takes to accomplish things… and I have accomplished things in the past, but nowadays nobody is giving a hoot or giving me any opportunities to prove myself. It doesn’t help that professors usually think they are the best around and [...]
Taking charge of one’s own career
I‘m a strong believer in taking charge of one’s own career, instead of being told what to do and led around by organizational norms and one’s superiors. The reason is that I think most superiors out there are not genuinely concerned about their subordinates’ career prospects. The reason is simple – it involves personal benefits. [...]
Am I being efficient or just escaping reality?
Been feeling really out of sorts lately. Despite having lots of things to worry about, I can still slack around and relax, go out drinking and while away my time. Sometimes I try to make myself work, but my mind would draw a blank when I want to do something mentally intensive. Which is terrible [...]
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