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The Kiasu Phenomenon Caught on YouTube
You can read my post on Kiasu Singaporeans at my other blog. Thanks for requesting it Maria. 1. Kiasu while filling up petrol in JB. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCxUeo57iVM&NR=1] 2. Queuing up for cheap petrol in Singapore. There seems to be a theme … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged bad, behaviour, culture, kiasu, Life, Living, rude, Singapore, Singaporean, Video, YouTube
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Does the Ugly Singaporean Still Exist?
Although expats are criticized for remaining in their own circles, sometimes I can’t blame them because it is hard to meet locals who are willing to be as open to new friendships. It is much easier for expats to connect … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged arrogant, bad, bad workplace, competition, courtesy, culture, culture shock, education, elite, expats, gracious, graciousness, kindess, Life, Living, Malaysia, Malaysians, materialistic, mean, overpopulation, rat race, reserved, rude, school, schools, Singapore, Singaporean, society, ugly Singaporean, unkind, work, workplace
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My Confession: I Should Not be Ashamed of This, But I Am
I don’t know why it’s so hard for me to put this out there, but ok here goes – I am unemployed. I am jobless and very ashamed, guilt ridden, and embarrassed about it. The thing is, I wasn’t retrenched, … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged Ashamed, bad, bad co-worker, books, bully, Confession, depression, expectations, fear, fears, guilt, hermit, Identity, interviews, job, jobless, Life, Living, mean, office, Office Politics, personal, Phobia, quit, sad, society, Toxic, unemployed, Unemployment, work, workplace, writer
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Really Bad Boss: A Place Where Employees Strike Back
What an affirmation! Thank you. My plea and rant about wishing that toxic workplaces came with a warning was featured on this fantastic website ‘Really Bad Boss’ and I am so grateful. Usually when I complain about work I feel … Continue reading
Posted in When Work Sucks
Tagged bad, bully, featured, female boss, female bully boss, lady boss, Life, Link, Living, mean, mean girl, office, personal, Really Bad Boss, Toxic Workplace, women, work, Work Sucks, YouTube
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Sigh, If Only Toxic Workplaces Came With a Warning
{Image: Transforming Management} I just feel so tired these days. Do we really lose our energy levels as we get older. I just hate to confirm that stereotype, but it’s turning out to be true. My energy started waning from … Continue reading
Posted in When Work Sucks
Tagged anger, bad, Bad Bosses, blogging, Britney Spears, Bullies, bully, burnout, corporate, culture, demotivation, depression, furious, HR, Life, Living, mad, mean, mean co-workers, mean girls, motivation, office, office bullies, Office Politics, personal, sadistic, sucks, Toxic, Video, women, work, YouTube
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Singapore Daily Photo: How Is This OK?
A common sight on Singapore roads, but it doesn’t seem safe for workers who could be flung out if the lorries or trucks make a sudden stop. Often I see vehicles like this, especially lorries driving at breakneck speed and … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bad, Life, Living, Lorry, news, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, van
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Good and Bad Service in Singapore: Smiles with that Ice Cream Please
Shouldn’t ice cream come with only smiles? I think so but the servers that I encountered here don’t. This is at the ice cream outlet located just in front of the Central – Azabu Sabo Hokkaido Ice Cream. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bad, bad service, courtesy, friendly, good service, horrible, ice cream, ION, Kallang Leisure Park, mall, milca, polite, Popeyes, rude, smile, Starbucks, Tampines 1, tea dot, terrible service, The Central
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Miss Universe 2010: Miss Sri Lanka’s Bizarre Sound Effects
Yikes! I have to say it. It was bad and I felt embarrassed. I so wanted to like Miss Sri Lanka (being my ancestral country of origin and all), but just watch for yourself. The sound effects at the end … Continue reading
Toddlers and Tiaras: You’re Never Too Young To Get Your Eyebrows Waxed!
Update: You’re never too young to get our eyebrows waxed! (via Dlisted) 10 year old Brooklyn even manages to warn other little girls “Don’t try this at home!”. The guy who waxes her eyebrows even boasts that she will only … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged bad, crazy, culture, eyebrows waxed, little girl, Mothers, Mums, parents, Reality, society, Toddlers and Tiaras, TV, Video
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