Let this nation not be other people's nation.

The job market in Singapore is always competitive. Eg, 1 vacancy can be applied by almost up to 30 people. So what is the chances of getting an ideal job in Singapore? Unless u lower ur expectation, have a friend who can recommend u a job,and also doesn't mind a job which most people won't do. Well, u got the job! Luck and opportunity is also important, in fact. Despite having a technical recession, i haven't got the real pinch of it. Reasons: I'm still taking my studies.

Now one way is, lower the expectation(in pay wise), treat the job that you got,as a stepping stones, take it easy and then find a better one,when opportunity strikes. I see that our nation is saturated with more and more foreigners. Everywhere you walk, on the road...and in the Mrt, u will see people from our forefather's country. Let's hope that our nation won't become our next forefather's country. If not, more and more capable Singaporeans will migrate to other country,and leave Singapore to become an un-original singapore.

It is quite true that for Companies, they are likely happier to engage a foreign worker than a local one,because foreign workers are able to receive a lower pay,as compared to our local worker. This cut cost for a company. Company will always have their own best interest at heart.

Yes,certain jobs like retail, or lower end job, with now more and more Singaporeans are higher educated, and expect more money(literacy rate in Singapore is 95.7%), these type of full time retail or retail F & B type of job are better for foreign workers. If a local were to take up these jobs, the jobs are likely temporary or part time to them. And for higher end job, yes, foreign expats(talents) are needed, but not so much of them. In fact, base on empirical study, not all foreign talents are really who they are. They may not be better than a local graduate staff in Singapore. But because of their status, they have to be appointed somewhat high. But when economic is bad, they will be the 1st one to go,given a less than 24 hours notice.

Likewise, come to think of it, if a foreign talents can come to Singapore and work for our economy, capable singaporeans,if deemed not as capable as the foreign talents, can also try go over to other country and become their foreign talents.

These, I catergorise into 2 types:

1, We work in other higher end country as a lower ended pay, just like those foreign staffs who can works in our companies, offices with lower pay,of course.(Not those front line staffs like retail or F & B).

2, If we are good enough, we work in other lower end country as a foreign expat(talent), just like those foreigners or caucasions that work in our country.

I heard some people from our forefather's country(china) claimed that they do not really want to work in Singapore, but use it as a stepping stone,to move to overseas to work instead. So why did our government still treat them so well, by bonding them free scholarship to study in NTU/NUS,and secure their jobs for 3 years, where Singaporeans have to hunt for jobs in this competitive market themselves?

Are we really a 1st class citizen? Maybe not so....

However, in job wise,there are always certain jobs which can earn high pay,and with good,if not, neutral prospect. Not all fields have equal opportunity.
For eg, if u become a lecturer, your pay can go as high as 10k or even more, but after 2 decades, ur appointment is still a lecturer. Though it is stagnant,but base on the pay,it can last u long enough, you won't really mind staying as a lecturer, do you?
Compare to a blue uniformed officer, if you were to draw 2k plus per month, likely in 10 years time, u can draw up to 4kplus or 5k,or perhaps,much higher,depending on ur rank and promotion,which is always there,and deemed as a good prospect.
So which is better?

Ultimately, live ur passion. So not every field are equal. If u compare the above two, 2nd one; with pay always rise(more than 5k,but less than 10k),and rank promotions, the pay still cannot beat the 1st one; with less promotions and appointments, but the pay is high(lecturer).


Good day,and Happy Chinese New Year~!

~Time flies~

Indeed, time flies...

Today will be the last day of lesson before our coming chinese new year. It seems like all perfectly planned. The rest will be exams and doing a 5000 words thesis for graduation. The 1st day seemed just like last month.

I remembered when i was watching over one of the cabinet minister's home overnight in December 2007, i went to the backyard's washroom mirror and asked myself. "To resign or not to resign"? To "further take a communication degree or a business degree?" Eventually i resigned, and have a few months of relaxation,while trying on other interviews and jobs,worked some part time, before i decided to enrol upon an advance Diploma in mass com, firstly, to see for myself what it is like, that God gives me a strong hint to hit onto. Nevertheless i never give up my part time class. I have last 2 modules to clear. Because having cleared 4 modules, i was not able to give up everything,so decided to carry on with the part time class, but at a slower pace.

2 Advance diplomas and 1 degree, i guess that will be fine. Albeit my family and relatives most of them do business, i knew i have a flair for it too, given by having good imagination and creativity, and also tactical and strategic mind. When my father was still alive many years ago, he had wanted me to take up both Business and Law, due to his point of view of being a businessman, and law such as business law is essential. Master degree? Yes, perhaps in years to come, on my own.

Yes,if one is a brilliant person/leader, they should be cross-trained. Although they can specialize in one field of area.

From my opinion, with tactical and strategic mind, u can easily overcome or beat any more intelligent but stagnant minded people around you. Leveraging on them,making them under your leadership. But you have to prove your character strong enough to stand on top of them, making them under your feet.

When people heard of my 2 adv diplomas, not too sure what their feelings or thoughts were like. Perhaps, they were thinking, "Wah, so pia(wah,so hardworking)"? Perhaps, they were thinking, " Greedy"...perhaps..."Wah,ai zai(wah,steady)".... Or perhaps, "Does he know what he want"?

Haha. Whatever it is, my point is that whatever people have, when i have double, although it can't be all the best, i"ll still make sure i deserve them all.

Having talked to my ex-lecturers around mdis, i feel that being a lecturer is indeed, a worthy career to consider. Pay can be as high as 1k plus per day. Please be advised that a "part time" lecturer's remuneration can too, be more than a fix pay of a full time lecturer. I'll consider being one in 10 years time, which is in the mid 30,as one of the lecturers i came across agreed with me that at least at the age of 30plus you will deem more mature, stable and have likely to accumulate years of experience in your field of work than being a very young one, which students may not respect as much, or may climb over your head. So being more mature itself does on the impression, makes you more credible.

Requirements for lecturer? A Master degree with some years of working experience in your related industry. Or a PHD holder.

Anyway some teaching services or MOE require certain degree to have certain honours. Degree with no honours are not eligible, or requires another method, which is to go into NIE for another year, just to be trained to be a teacher. But all will be paid at an attractive salary.

Definitely if one can go for the honour degree, it should be better,however more stressful,as compared to a degree without honour. In Multi-national corporations, they will likely require to see your honour to determine your pay, just like the governments home team. If not, they will regard a degree without honour as a pass degree. But whatever it is, live for your passion, don't brood over all these honours or no honours thiny. Look at what your opportunity lies in front of you, so don't fret,or try to go against the force.

As i've seen the degree choices for Mass Coms are either ECU, OCU, RMIT, and Murdoch. All are without honours. Degree Choices for Business Management are either Bradford(Honours), ECU,Wales(Honours),UCD(Honours) and much much more. So it seems like Business management course provides better degree choices from UK with Honours than Mass Com.

Once again my conclusion is that, don't fret, just do what you have done, look at the opportunity that already lies ahead of you, and do your best on it,the rest leave it to nature.

Some videos of "Hitler" for digestions:

Hitler and ERP Woes.





Hitler and Vista problems.





Whatever your mind feeds upon your mind attracts to you. - Napoleon Hill.

Stop and Simplify

Do away with the pointless and make your life easier with these day to day tricks.


Stop....Micromanaging -

The devil may be in the details, but to achieve great things, look at the big picture.


Stop....Surfing Porn -

Nothing beats the smell of a real woman who has showered and scrubbed just for a night out with you.


Stop....Your Facebook Addiction -

So what if you have 8,425 friends? If they really matter to you, they deserve a call and a lunch get together, not a Superpoke.


Stop....Writing Cheques -

Paying your bills online saves you up to half an hour a month. that's nopt the only thing you save;most internet banking facilities are free but cheque books aren't.


Stop....Overworking Yourself -

The more you do, the more they'll pile on you.

*Adapted from Men's health 08.

Good quotes from Napolean Hill, i always like his quotes. This is one. - "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe the mind can achieve".

Good quotes - Courage. What would life be, if you have no courage to attempt anything?

Happy 2009!

Happy New Year! I hereby wishes all a Happy and Prosperous new year! May the abundance of joy and wealth be upon all, and all wishes come true this year 2009!


What would be some good new year resolutions for me?

1)To bulk up. (Guess im averagely slim).

2)To gain courage and confidence in seeking love.

3)To have a stable, confident and strong character.

4)To be optimistic and think positively.

5)To achieved my 2 Advance Diplomas.

6)To find a job with job satisfaction, while doing a part time degree.

7)To go to a country.


In view of being in Mass communication, it is said that Mass communications students are cross trained. They should be, or at least aim to be a confident person, a dynamic speaker, a good presenter, a good entertainer, and someone who can communicates well.

In view of being in Business management, it is said that Business management students are cross trained. They should be, or at least aim to be a creative person, a leader, a good manager, and good decisional, and someone who can become a good entrepreneur.

Up to here~!