Quoted from Beni.
20 more hours. Let’s wait and see what kind of story I can churn out. hee
Real life example
For some reason, I always get emotional when I read the blog of my friend’s ex-husband.
Why do such people exist in this world?
Unemployed, not actively looking for job but playing online game in front of his computer screen the whole day.
Married for 1 yr, flat renovation was signed using wifey’s card. Monthly maintenance was paid by wifey.
Now that they’re in the processing of divorcing, he’s putting the blame on her.
A person with mood swings, I’d say. Some entries said he still loved her regardless of what she’d done, yet some were filled with angst and were targeted at her.
Now that they’re living separately, he’s staying in the flat that is still being supported by the wifey. She’s still paying for the renovations done signed using her card.
I can’t jump to conclusions since I do not know him personally, only through his blog. But still, I’m disgusted by his behaviour.
It’s real life examples like this that puts me off relationships. Much as I like the other party, afraid to take a step forward coz no one can determine what’s going to happen in the future.
Scary.
Self-disciplinary
Same thoughts at 10pm everyday, especially on a Sunday night.
I’m going to sleep early tonight.
But I’m always awake at 12.30am. So what had I been doing for the past 2 hours?
Nothing. Is there really that much stuff to surf, that I can keep myself occupied throughout the full 2.5 hours? =X
I ought to be more self-disciplined.
Feeling pretty tired
I know I’ll fall asleep the moment I touch the pillow, but my mind’s pretty active now, that I thought, as usual, to just post a short (?) entry.
Thanks guys & gals for turning up at the bbq! (though I was feeling pretty awkward when me & Eric were starting the fire / bbq when the resident of the place wasn’t even back yet) Everyone was late!! bah!
Aiya! Come to think of it, I forgot to thank auntie for helping us prepare the food! Or I think I did? =|
Felt so pai seh! Our bbq, but auntie helped us to prepare? No more next time! My skin not so thick hor =X
Well.. overall not too bad lah. It had been a fun bbq, thanks to the sabo-ing eh? Lucky I have water phobia, which is NOT an excuse in case you’re wondering.
The cake came as a surprise though. Thanks!
Been a long time since I last had such a happening celebration. Xie xie! =)
Happy Birthday!
Happy 2nd birthday to Joyjoy!
The korean version! Quite cute!
Much as I dont understand the lyrics of this song, it sounds nice.
I feel.. (part II)
Not that it’s linked to the previous entry, but that I wanna use the same title =|
Thoughts came through but nothing came out from my fingers. Oh no..
Guess life had been mundane these days. Getting irritated coz I feel uncomfy on some issues.
Hai.. Seems like the mid-life crisis is still hanging around.
Still in search of a purpose in life.
On a lighter note, Auntie SY! When are we going to have our planned-dinner? keke
i feel..
Minor change in lifestyle. Trying to get used to it, but seems.. to be taking quite a lot of effort.
Oh well.. Endure!
Quote of the day:
我相信人间有奇迹、暮色里也会有七彩长虹。
Lethargic as it is, will there be a rainbow behind the clouds?
glad..
Glad I finally caught Ansley online! His internet connection isn’t ready yet! So slow -.-!
Pity I was preparing to leave office for home, else would hv chatted with him longer!
Glad u’re doing fine there pal! =) Take care!
been there.
After a long 1 year break from the alumni.. I went back *reluctantly* on Friday for mid-autumn festival celebration.
Like what I told T on msn just now, I’ve been hiding, but now I’ve got no more excuses to hide. Really glad I took this break, it gave me a chance to concentrate 100% on other stuff, especially school work (not that I excelled in it).
I’m still reluctant to participate in activities now. Too used to my own life now. I’m not going to let the alumni rule my life again, it’s time for me to control my time spent at the alumni.
Well, I think I made the alumni sound like the bad guy. I didn’t mean it that way, just that I think I’ve lost the passion I had for the school. Reality struck after graduation from university.
My recent favourite phrase : *angry*
Angry with myself. For being too good-tempered. For being easily bullied. I feel angry, but I do not show it. Disappointed with myself.
Are you underpaid?
SOME SMES UNDERESTIMATE MARKET WAGES
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Cheow Xin Yi
cheowxinyi@mediacorp.com.sgAN ANNUAL survey of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) suggests that some of them – especially in the finance and manufacturing sector – are underestimating the average market wages.
Out of the 1,206 SMEs surveyed by DP Information Group, the credit and business information bureau, 68 per cent claimed to have paid the market average in terms of staff salary and benefit packages, while 16 per cent stated that they pay above market average.
However, a comparison of their actual wages to the market average, obtained from Ministry of Manpower (MOM) statistics, showed a certain dissonance between perception and reality, said Ms Chen Yew Nah, DP Information Group’s managing director.
While SMEs in the commerce (wholesale), property and service sectors pay workers above market average, the wages in six other sectors are below average.
For example, respondents from the finance sector pay their workers an average of $4,252, nearly 30 per cent lower than MOM’s market average of $5,949. Those in manufacturing are paid $2,935, about 15 per cent lower than the market average of $3,495.
In construction, the shortfall is about $300, or 12 per cent, while in the communications, transport and storage sector, it is about $350, or 10 per cent.
While it is beneficial for SMEs to realise the gaps in their wage scale and try to move it up accordingly, Ms Chen said it may be difficult for them to do so due to cost mechanics. For them, a more sustainable solution to recruiting and retaining talent is to increase training opportunities for their staff, she said.
“People may stay in companies for different reasons other than wages, and do not mind working in SMEs at say, 15 per cent below market price, if they are given ample opportunities to upgrade and improve their competency,” she said.
So.. are you underpaid?