Tag Archives: long hours

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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The Anxiety of Singapore’s Work Culture & In Praise of Idleness

Posted on October 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am increasingly unable to bear the crushing anxiety that bears down upon me nightly. It is the reason for the insomnia and daily nightmares. I am in a constant state of fear and guilt. Guilt arising from any form … Continue reading →

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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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