Tag Archives: work

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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Video Clips: Inside the SMRT Train Delay & the CEO’s Response

Posted on December 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

Words just seem hollow. I’ll just let the clips of the CEO speak for themselves. First time I am watching these clips, since I stopped watching the news. Actual footage of people caught in the stuffy train. That would be … Continue reading →

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I Wish Singapore Companies would embrace the Management Philosophy of Trust

Posted on October 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Based on my experiences at work, the best and most productive times I had were at forward thinking companies that were non hierarchical. The lean, flat and collaborative structure really works. But most of all, and I think I sound … Continue reading →

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How Many People in Singapore Feel at Times

Posted on October 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

The advert is directed at something else, but I saw the picture of the woman on the bus, I immediately thought stressed and squeezed. And somehow it was apt that it was raining that day. Some days we all feel … Continue reading →

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AMG on Expat life: Why I chose Singapore?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

A young lady from Eastern Europe tells us why she chose to come to Singapore. Just to add another perspective to things. She has a YouTube channel called AngMoGirl and she blogs too. I do like her accent.

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Survival of the Fittest

Posted on May 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

I know there are many people against any kind of Welfare System, but I am not one of them. This was a question and answer between MM Lee and the union during the downturn. The part that disturbed me the … Continue reading →

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See Dr Chee Dance, & you don’t need a Big Budget for a Fun Event

Posted on April 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am an introvert and totally not a party person, but when I saw this video on YouTube it brought a smile to my face. It was quite heartwarming to see a party with a kampong theme. I have never … Continue reading →

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