Category Archives: When Work Sucks

There’s a wework at Funan

Posted on April 18, 2022 by bookjunkie

Surreal to see this after seeing Jared Leto’s mesmerising performance in the We Crashed TV show. I still don’t fully understand the concept. It’s independent freelancers? But usually freelancers won’t be able to afford the pretty high monthly fee. It … Continue reading →

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Why it’s Better to Grow Up in Singapore Today Compared to the 70’s and 80’s

Posted on April 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

These are just my personal feelings (I’m a diary blogger & not a journalist by any means) based on my particular childhood experiences some of which I don’t wish to relive. Nothing set in concrete. I used to always think … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts About Interviews & Ethics

Posted on April 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

In the past I’ve had a range of job interviews. Most of them have been soul crushing. It is why I will always be thankful to the interview panel at the New Zealand Embassy, even though I didn’t make it … Continue reading →

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This Crazy Need to be Constantly Productive

Posted on April 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

I look at characters in movies and they get so much done within a day. It makes me feel like a sloth, as on some days, even waking up is a chore. There’s this constant need to be ticking off … Continue reading →

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Can I Go Back to the Nineties Please?

Posted on March 24, 2022 by bookjunkie

I must be missing out I think, as I watch people get ecstatic on social media, posting jubilant memes in response to Singapore lifting some covid restrictions. Alcohol consumption will soon be allowed after 10.30 pm and live music. You … Continue reading →

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How the Society you live in Determines Happiness

Posted on March 23, 2022 by bookjunkie

Warning: this is yet another rambling, meandering post. Stream of consciousness? At first listening to the French Duolingo podcasts was inspiring but after a while I found a common theme. The protagonist surmounted all the odds to win a contest … Continue reading →

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Kim Kardashian is Tone Deaf & Offensive on Variety Magazine

Posted on March 12, 2022 by bookjunkie

I was deeply offended hearing Kim Kardashian insult ordinary folk and the less privileged in a video posted by Variety. She rudely said “Get your f***g ass up and work! “ I was glad to hear the voice of reason … Continue reading →

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Horrible Late Hours Work Culture

Posted on December 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

I will never understand why many bosses expect and demand that employees stay late at work. It doesn’t matter if you take home work to complete. They don’t care. They want to be able to actually see you at the … Continue reading →

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Why Are Most Job Interviewers in Singapore So Mean?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I felt so mad and sorry for Lady J for what she had to go through. It’s an issue that has been infuriating me for years. Why don’t job interviewers in Singapore show some basic decency and respect.  Haven’t they … Continue reading →

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My 10 Tips for Being the Perfect Boss

Posted on March 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

I felt inspired to write this post. It’s the kind of post I love writing. My dream would be for as many employers as possible to read this and if it makes just one employee’s life happier I would be … Continue reading →

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