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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Who is the one who said we must work from 9-5pm everyday. Obviously most of us even work till later than that official hours. I can think of many reasons why we should only work half days. Say from 9-2pm,2 to 7pm and 7-12pm.
1. Working half day would make all of us happier. Happier would mean we live longer. Live longer we will be able to work a few more years(of course that is up to individuals, we can still retire early.)
2. No more lunch time problem where people go lunch at different timings, and one office cant find the other party. No lunch crowd at any place, so no need to play the tissue game for those at Shenton.
3. Overall everyone will have a job as more employees needed, unemployment rate falls, economy goes up, salary goes up, thus consumption power goes up, end benefit companies' profit goes up as well so good life for every one.
4. Since we are half day employees, we can have work-life balance. We can go out after work, go movies, shopping etc. Companies do benefit again as there are more business. More chance for people to take cab as well as people are outside office.
5. No more overtime that hurts health, skipping over dinner. Those that needs money can work 2 shifts, which is what he used to do anyway. That way he dun even have to juggle between 2-3 jobs like he used to.

Of course bottom line is, who would not want to. I on the employee side hope with this new measure, my pay do not get cut. Ok by a little I dun mind... just a little. Afterall companies do benefit as well. So pls make the first move.

Anyway after meeting ShiXing, he told me bout this website bout figures released by MOM and IRAS. It tells you how much your salary is benchmarked against those your age of tax payers in Singapore. So I know I got a lot to do to catch up in my category of 25-29. In order to be in the top 10%, one must hit 4100. Now I got an excellant reason to ask for that payrise I am thinking of, with statistic on my hand. Not any job agency salary guide anymore...
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Hmmm its been a week since I got back from Sydney and I haven't wrote bout it. Went to Sydney with my family. Though most would say going on trips with your family ain't as fun as going with your friends, this time round it was really quite nice. Perhaps its the place.

The first day I went to the Royal Easter Show. It's the first time I went to such a big carnival. It was pretty boring at first, with the Aussies parading their cattle, horses and sheep. Then there came a bit of excitement with bull riding, then came spectacular stunt shows from 4WD trucks and flying motorbikes. Then it ended with a bang full of fireworks for 15 mins I think.
2nd day went to see the usual Opera House, the rock market and of course their Harbour Bridge. Seeing it face to face is really nice. Lying on the grass looking at the clear blue sky in the Botanic Garden is nice, as well as the bird eye's view from up above in the Sydney sky tower. And the ferry ride was very enjoyable. Something I would recommend everyone who visits Sydney.
Next day I went to the Blue Mountains. No coffee there, no E-postcards there. But very pretty mountains and valleys. Mini waterfalls and rain forests. Haha there is also a nice Chinese restaurant up the Komtomba village there. First time I see real scenery. One word, spectacular. Especially from the skyway cable car with transparent glass floor, even if its a short 7 minutes ride.
Then I also went to the sand dune to try sand boarding, out on a cruise to watch the dolphins. AHah but the dolphins are a bit dissapointing, as it wasn't so close encounter after all. But the boat ride was really fun, especially when I got to ride on the boom net and got dragged along by the boat.
Last day at Bondi was relaxing. Seeing the waves, sand, coastal rocks. Also interesting to see a swimming pool just next to the big sea. Dropped by one french pastry shop while I was there. Delicious cakes. Best I have eaten so far. Perhaps its the holidae taste buds.

Ahah so all in all very nice. At times peaceful, at times exciting. At times beautiful, at times simply simple. Nice holiday. A nice break in a while.

Ohhh I hope this link works, it contains some photos while I took there. As its a free account, think there is a limit on how many photos I can post.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46418033@N00/sets/72157604270467272/
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