Tag Archives: jobless

Video: Dr Ang of SDP Talks about the 2009 Recession, Job Loss & Stress

I can so relate to this. A job is so much part of your identity and it can be devastating to be unemployed. The worries can be intense. Dr Ang also talks about job pay cuts and how this affects … Continue reading

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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

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10 Things You May Not Know About Panic Attacks

When I first heard about panic attacks triggered by unusual causes I was one of the guilty ones who immediately thought ‘strange‘. I now can relate to why Billy Bob Thorton might be afraid of antiques and Nicole Kidman of … Continue reading

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Facing the Demons of Unemployment (A Post I Love via The Odyssey)

Another post I could not resist reblogging. I’m so glad WordPress introduced this new feature today. Jon captures the agony of being jobless so well. I can attest that it is truly soul sucking. There is definitely something to be … Continue reading

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Singapore 28th in Quality of Living Survey 2010

Mercer’s Quality of Living Rankings for 2010 are out and Singapore tops Asian cities which is not surprising as the top thing that comes to my mind is that we have a very low crime rate and this survey applies … Continue reading

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Finding a Nice Boss is Like Winning the Lottery

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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Don’t Let Your Job Define You

You’ve probably met them.  The executive who brags about their job. The great company they work for. Every conversation revolves around how hard they are working and even though they secretly relish how indispensible they are.  Sadly, I used to … Continue reading

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Attempting Fiction (The Interview)

Mila wiped her clammy hands on her new charcoal skirt and adjusted her white blouse.  Willing herself not to loose her balance she walked into the room.  It had been months since she had worn proper shoes.  The new shoes … Continue reading

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