Oh yes, the thing one would venture into, if one has one of these ambitions, namely wealth, power or service and goodwill to their fellow countrymen. Which one these does our politicians have, I wonder?
As one should know that to venture into this field, one must be very good in diplomacy as well as superior in their people skills, and ability to convince with speeches and "ceramahs". One must also be able to garner sufficient support both in terms of financing and physical supporters to even stand a chance.
I wonder whether an honest person who started out with high enthusiasm and spirit to serve the public can withstand the lure of the dark side that goes along with this field. How many in this field can truly proclaim themselves "saints" and "saviours"? Believe me, when I say the temptations are great, and so much of ones would be needed to survive this alluring sense of greed.
Anyway, as seen through out history many who have succeeded, will have short victories because there are unseen powers manipulating and controlling the scene which will soon be rid of them for their honesty. This is where the old saying of honesty gets you nowhere hold true.
As for me, I have zero interest in politics because to me all these people are just plain oscar winners with scripts that have been carefully compiled and practiced for their own benefits. I believe it matters not which parties of politicians are running the show, all have a common selfish goals. The only thing that is different is the lesser of the evils i.e. the level of selfishness inherent in these parties.
Friday, 3 June 2011
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
GAMBLING
I read some articles on this topic recently. Gambling had caused many people to suffer, especially the family members of these gamblers.
I personally also like to gamble, but of course, mine is just to have some fun. Although I must say, sometimes I myself do get a little carried away and come out losing quite a sum of money. However, luckily I have sufficiently strong will power to prevent further damage by getting out of the casino immediately. Please note that casinos are just one, as the bulk of the problems lies in the punting made with the legal, as well as illegal punting companies.
This cannot be said for those compulsive ones that will upon losing feel a need to bet more and get back their losses. However, rational people like you and I know that this would never happen because, believe it or not when you are on a losing streak, nothing can save you except yourself.
The main problem starts when these gamblers stake more than what they own into a game. More often than not, it will start with borrowings from friends and family, and soon progress to "BIG EAR HOLES" (loan sharks). It won't stop because the first sentence in the above paragraph is always true, and this addition can be liken to the urge of consuming drugs.
Soon these fools will go into hiding while their family are tasked with dealing with their problems. Many go to the extent of publicly disowning or disavowing any relation with them. They do not realize the trouble and the danger they put their families into while they themselves are happily hidden somewhere.
So my advice is if you cannot control the urge and compounded by having a weak will or mind power do not even start gambling, if not for your sake, for you family.
I personally also like to gamble, but of course, mine is just to have some fun. Although I must say, sometimes I myself do get a little carried away and come out losing quite a sum of money. However, luckily I have sufficiently strong will power to prevent further damage by getting out of the casino immediately. Please note that casinos are just one, as the bulk of the problems lies in the punting made with the legal, as well as illegal punting companies.
This cannot be said for those compulsive ones that will upon losing feel a need to bet more and get back their losses. However, rational people like you and I know that this would never happen because, believe it or not when you are on a losing streak, nothing can save you except yourself.
The main problem starts when these gamblers stake more than what they own into a game. More often than not, it will start with borrowings from friends and family, and soon progress to "BIG EAR HOLES" (loan sharks). It won't stop because the first sentence in the above paragraph is always true, and this addition can be liken to the urge of consuming drugs.
Soon these fools will go into hiding while their family are tasked with dealing with their problems. Many go to the extent of publicly disowning or disavowing any relation with them. They do not realize the trouble and the danger they put their families into while they themselves are happily hidden somewhere.
So my advice is if you cannot control the urge and compounded by having a weak will or mind power do not even start gambling, if not for your sake, for you family.
Monday, 30 May 2011
USELESS EMPLOYERS
Hands up, those who have not met one in their life? I know many of you would say no. This is because either you have just graduated or someone up there loves you very much. Let me tell you about one, and then you decide whether they are good or bad.
I was once working in this company and did not felt there were much prospect for me there. I then decided to leave after getting offered an interesting job by the above titled company. It was a very tempting offer with an increment in pay of more than 20% from the present one that I was drawing (but know this, for my skills and experience I was still relatively getting peanuts).
First day reporting for duty at this place and was rather shocked at the parking situations there. Small narrow, unmarked and full or those small reckless lorries. Anyway, still had to park and can only hope that nothing bad happens to my car.
A few words from the HR on certain things and was immediately sent to another office for some meeting. As the meeting ended I ventured around to have a look at the office and attached factory area. I felt excited as they were in an industry that was relatively new to me, which means new things to learn and explore.
Ok, it was Saturday of the first week and they had this group gathering session at the side of the office for exercises and motivational talks. The topic were their (top management) exciting annual trip to some western country (can't remember where). I mean first off would you want to listen to some gibberish about others enjoyment where you had no part in? Then some songs were sung and talks which convinced me that the boss was a christian.
Moving on a few days latter, I had gone to their branch in Klang and had gotten to know the people there. Ok, let me explain my work, in order to properly execute my work I really would need to get to know everyone and all that they are doing before I can even begin to plan my work, hence the traveling around.
Alright fast forward to the second week's Saturday, and after the routine morning crap, as I would call it, I was called to the HR's room. I was informed that my services were no longer required, and would be compensated as the terms in the letter, and told to leave immediately. I was overwhelmed with anger and frustration, what have I done to deserve this. I could find nothing much to say but some grumbling words to the HR.
You see, I believe I could have easily sued them in industrial court, but didn't want such hassle, or publicity in my resume. However, I would like to convey to this boss, what goes around, will eventually come around (Keep pouring sand into other people's rice bowl and soon you will find yours too, will be completely full of it). If I am not wrong, this company consistently advertises (seen many, they try to hide, but I know who they are) as they should be frequently firing, as was my fate.
BTW:for those unknowing souls who may potentially be swept into this pile of shit, the company is listed in the Bursa Malaysia, deals with chemicals, agro and has factors / offices in Klang, Bangi, and near Chan Sow Lin (sg besi highway). So beware.
I was once working in this company and did not felt there were much prospect for me there. I then decided to leave after getting offered an interesting job by the above titled company. It was a very tempting offer with an increment in pay of more than 20% from the present one that I was drawing (but know this, for my skills and experience I was still relatively getting peanuts).
First day reporting for duty at this place and was rather shocked at the parking situations there. Small narrow, unmarked and full or those small reckless lorries. Anyway, still had to park and can only hope that nothing bad happens to my car.
A few words from the HR on certain things and was immediately sent to another office for some meeting. As the meeting ended I ventured around to have a look at the office and attached factory area. I felt excited as they were in an industry that was relatively new to me, which means new things to learn and explore.
Ok, it was Saturday of the first week and they had this group gathering session at the side of the office for exercises and motivational talks. The topic were their (top management) exciting annual trip to some western country (can't remember where). I mean first off would you want to listen to some gibberish about others enjoyment where you had no part in? Then some songs were sung and talks which convinced me that the boss was a christian.
Moving on a few days latter, I had gone to their branch in Klang and had gotten to know the people there. Ok, let me explain my work, in order to properly execute my work I really would need to get to know everyone and all that they are doing before I can even begin to plan my work, hence the traveling around.
Alright fast forward to the second week's Saturday, and after the routine morning crap, as I would call it, I was called to the HR's room. I was informed that my services were no longer required, and would be compensated as the terms in the letter, and told to leave immediately. I was overwhelmed with anger and frustration, what have I done to deserve this. I could find nothing much to say but some grumbling words to the HR.
You see, I believe I could have easily sued them in industrial court, but didn't want such hassle, or publicity in my resume. However, I would like to convey to this boss, what goes around, will eventually come around (Keep pouring sand into other people's rice bowl and soon you will find yours too, will be completely full of it). If I am not wrong, this company consistently advertises (seen many, they try to hide, but I know who they are) as they should be frequently firing, as was my fate.
BTW:for those unknowing souls who may potentially be swept into this pile of shit, the company is listed in the Bursa Malaysia, deals with chemicals, agro and has factors / offices in Klang, Bangi, and near Chan Sow Lin (sg besi highway). So beware.
COLLEAGUES
How should I describe them. Well, personally, I have had many, and most of them are just, well, colleagues. None that I would really consider true friends, not in the way that friends would be loyal to you, and not betray your trust.
I, through out my working life have never had much luck with people. I seem to be offending, or being offended by them. Anyhow you would look at it, it seems that I just do not possess the people skills that is required to be liked.
I think these could probably be the few main reasons. Firstly, I am probably one of the most honest person I know (no kidding). When I like or dislike something, I would express it immediately without giving much thought of the consequences.
Secondly, I find my job to be rather different, and hence have on many occasions been branded as many things, such as lazy, too easy, nosy, etc. This I believe, stems from the core feeling of jealousy on the part of these colleagues ( I mean why are people so absorbed in what others are doing, can't they just mind their own business and do their work properly). Yes, my job is somewhat more relaxing than yours, so what, I am dong what I am paid to do and so are you. If you like my job so much than you should have applied for it, there is nothing to be jealous about, don't these fools get it. It is just like saying I'm jealous because the man is so rich. If you feel jealous than why don't you do something constructive about it, and follow his success formula.
Thirdly, it may be just perception, but I find that generally, I am hired because in the beginning, due to my lack of fluency in communication skills, am thought to be mediocre at best in what I do. However, as time passes more often than not, these people soon realize that they were wrong, and that I am actually pretty good at what I do. This realization sadly places me as a threat to them.
Anyway, there are plenty more, but as I have said, these are all my perceptions and I may be wrong, but I will leave you with an actual incident to judge for yourself. One day, as it was nearing lunch, I had asked some of my colleagues where they would like to go. They answered location B, and prompted me to go first as they were still busy with some work, to which I did. After a few minutes, as I was settling down with the food I ordered, I saw them, and quickly signalling them of my location in the shop. They then walked over, and suddenly another group came in and sat themselves down a few table away from me. These colleagues of mine then decided they also wanted to go join the other group, and left me high and dry, alone at the table where I sat. Do you think it is ok or appropriate to do such a thing? I for one have not forgiven them, and from that day onwards will never go or sit with them ever again.
I, through out my working life have never had much luck with people. I seem to be offending, or being offended by them. Anyhow you would look at it, it seems that I just do not possess the people skills that is required to be liked.
I think these could probably be the few main reasons. Firstly, I am probably one of the most honest person I know (no kidding). When I like or dislike something, I would express it immediately without giving much thought of the consequences.
Secondly, I find my job to be rather different, and hence have on many occasions been branded as many things, such as lazy, too easy, nosy, etc. This I believe, stems from the core feeling of jealousy on the part of these colleagues ( I mean why are people so absorbed in what others are doing, can't they just mind their own business and do their work properly). Yes, my job is somewhat more relaxing than yours, so what, I am dong what I am paid to do and so are you. If you like my job so much than you should have applied for it, there is nothing to be jealous about, don't these fools get it. It is just like saying I'm jealous because the man is so rich. If you feel jealous than why don't you do something constructive about it, and follow his success formula.
Thirdly, it may be just perception, but I find that generally, I am hired because in the beginning, due to my lack of fluency in communication skills, am thought to be mediocre at best in what I do. However, as time passes more often than not, these people soon realize that they were wrong, and that I am actually pretty good at what I do. This realization sadly places me as a threat to them.
Anyway, there are plenty more, but as I have said, these are all my perceptions and I may be wrong, but I will leave you with an actual incident to judge for yourself. One day, as it was nearing lunch, I had asked some of my colleagues where they would like to go. They answered location B, and prompted me to go first as they were still busy with some work, to which I did. After a few minutes, as I was settling down with the food I ordered, I saw them, and quickly signalling them of my location in the shop. They then walked over, and suddenly another group came in and sat themselves down a few table away from me. These colleagues of mine then decided they also wanted to go join the other group, and left me high and dry, alone at the table where I sat. Do you think it is ok or appropriate to do such a thing? I for one have not forgiven them, and from that day onwards will never go or sit with them ever again.
Friday, 27 May 2011
MY PORTFOLIO
I'm feeling rather down as I write this. I simply can't believe it, my portfolio have been dropping like nobody's business. How can this be? Only god knows.
I just bought one the other day, and I'm currently facing heavy losses on this crap.
Anyhow, just wanted to note down and to warn anyone who wishes to "invest". My advice is, don't.
I just bought one the other day, and I'm currently facing heavy losses on this crap.
Anyhow, just wanted to note down and to warn anyone who wishes to "invest". My advice is, don't.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
MY SON
Slightly more than three years old now, with light brown hair. What an active boy he is, never stops moving, except for those few moments when he finds the thing he is doing or watching very interesting. However, I don't think you can categorize him as "hyperactive" because I personally have dealt with those, and let me tell you, its hell.
He however, is quite rebellious even at his age, because he never ever does what he is told. On the other hand, he is quite intelligent, and knows how to act in various situations to get his way, especially with mommy. He will pretend to be very sad, and even cry whenever he is scolded. He knows very well that this would soften the adults heart, and would end up with him not getting any potential physical punishment.
Recently, I am not sure where he had learned it, but he screams whenever something excited happens, and I personally find that rather annoying. I sometimes do not know what to do with this boy. Just the other night he made mommy furious and got a long and harsh scolding.
Oh, my boy, why can't you be like mommy or daddy and listen to what your parents say.
He however, is quite rebellious even at his age, because he never ever does what he is told. On the other hand, he is quite intelligent, and knows how to act in various situations to get his way, especially with mommy. He will pretend to be very sad, and even cry whenever he is scolded. He knows very well that this would soften the adults heart, and would end up with him not getting any potential physical punishment.
Recently, I am not sure where he had learned it, but he screams whenever something excited happens, and I personally find that rather annoying. I sometimes do not know what to do with this boy. Just the other night he made mommy furious and got a long and harsh scolding.
Oh, my boy, why can't you be like mommy or daddy and listen to what your parents say.
SHARES
You will either hate them, or, love them, depending on which side of the coin you are in. Pay up, and you will be a partial owner of this big firm that some one has spent many years building, albeit a rather microscopic one. Share its glory and riches, but don't forget, you will also be facing its downfall if it happens.
I am very surprise in all my years of investing in shares. Most of the time when I buy one, it does not fail to fall. I just can't comprehend why this is so, because statistically speaking, out of ten times, at least two to three should be going up, but it almost never does. I can only conclude that "Lady luck" seems to show a sour face when she looks at me.
I am very surprise in all my years of investing in shares. Most of the time when I buy one, it does not fail to fall. I just can't comprehend why this is so, because statistically speaking, out of ten times, at least two to three should be going up, but it almost never does. I can only conclude that "Lady luck" seems to show a sour face when she looks at me.
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