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Who are We Kidding? – There is No Work Life Balance

Posted on March 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

I just had to reprint this article in the Straits Times by Alan Tan, because it’s a reflection of what Singapore is becoming. It’s the key reason why the quality of life is low here even though Human Resources always … Continue reading →

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Working in Singapore: Things I Miss & Things I Don’t

Posted on January 26, 2011 by bookjunkie

This post was motivated by the fact that people close to me are utterly miserable at work. I wanted to write a post to commiserate, because I have been there and am glad I’m out. {Image: The Pretty Life} I … Continue reading →

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Never Enough Time

Posted on January 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just thinking out loud here. Be prepared for my jumble of incoherent thoughts…. I always feel that there’s never enough time to do everything I want to do. Although, I do have a nagging suspicion that it’s due to my … Continue reading →

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Angel Bosses and Coworkers

Posted on May 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I’ve had my share of wonderful bosses and angelic coworkers. This was way back in the 90’s and early 2000 when people were decent. Sometimes I can’t help but think I was thoroughly spoilt by them and that’s why when … Continue reading →

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When You Work with Insufferable Idiots

Posted on May 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

1. Sometimes I wonder, am I such delightful company that when it’s time to leave the office and I have completed all my urgent tasks you feel compelled to dump something at me at 6 pm? And it’s always at … Continue reading →

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Is Your Boss a Control Freak?

Posted on May 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

I have a friend H, who doesn’t blog, but implored me to bring up this issue –  Bosses who micromanage and the toxic effect. It’s like this.  Every morning this top management ‘leader’ (workplace bully) expects H to call him … Continue reading →

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Finding a Nice Boss is Like Winning the Lottery

Posted on May 5, 2010 by bookjunkie

Why are mean bosses a dime a dozen, while the nice ones are as rare as diamonds? It seems that only the aggressive power hungry individuals get to the top while the nice guys finish last.  The board doesn’t give … Continue reading →

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