Tag Archives: work

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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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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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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Constantly Feeling Overwhelmed

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

With life and with blogging I’ve just been feeling overwhelmed. So much I want to do and not enough time. Time is just so fleeting and before I know it, it’s dark and I’m still up, not getting sufficient sleep. … Continue reading →

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Exercise & Writing Routines of Famous People

Posted on March 10, 2013 by bookjunkie

I am very keen on studying routines of famous successful and happy people and trying to emulate them. It’s so often that I start off the day with great intentions but end the day with the awful realization that I … 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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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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