time flies.
April 2007...
i just POP..
looking back.. time really flies, in NS. as u have no much aim in life for this 2 yrs, and NSF just look forward to ord only. Anyway, we are all bound by Enlistment act. It is a law to serve.
It is also quite boring to talk abt Ns here all the time. In order not to waste this 2 yrs, it will be quite meaningful to learn something that you may not have the time to do it next time, or to experience something new.
My savings are starting to build up this month, ever since i have stopped withdrawing money for regular driving lessons. Savings are impt, but sometimes, it depreciates due to increasing inflation, n food prices getting higher every week, with ur money getting smaller every minute. Newspapers articles have also highlighted that banks are slashing their interest rates as they cant afford to keep up with the inflation rate, which means saving ur money is not a very good idea to deal against inflation. But the better idea is to INvesT, in things like properties, which its value will be increasing n increasing, and spend less on items like electronics, cars, which will depreciate n depreciate..
Reports have also showed that people who are willing to give or share their money with others are happier.
Is it true?. HAHA. maybe u can try out!. Try to give ur friends a treat on the day u get a pay rise or you win lottery. Or , u can donate more than u usually give, when ppl approach you with their 'flag-day' cans. Seriously, and you will feel that you have done something great. However, it depends on individuals, cos u cant expect a miser to give a $1 coin donation, as $1 can buy him 4 bottles of 500ml ntuc-brand of mineral water which can last him at least 2 days.
Coming to almost 1 yr 4 months in ns, i came to see how different kind of bosses work. and let me give a brief account of What kind of bosses you will come across, maybe in the future..
The following Bosses will encourage you to quit ur job n look for greener pastures elsewhere..
1. Your Boss is a Postman.
He likes to distribute jobs and tasks to others, even his own. In the end, his hands will be empty and his men will be the one working their lungs out.
Familiar Conversation:
Boss: '' Hey, help me take this case.''
man: '' but boss, this case is for u , not for me, and it states specifically your name too.''
Boss: '' its ok, im giving you an opportunity to learn''
man: '' its just a nicer way of saying you want me to do for u.''
2. Your Boss is a 'thousand-hand' Buddha
He like to push away responsibilities, and tasks when being approached by others. He is being protected by an aura that nobody can approach him for help.
Familiar Conversation:
man: '' Boss, how to send this up to the management?. Can you help me?.''
Boss: '' Err.. Im not v sure, maybe u can ask others for help.''
man: '' Boss, the Chairman want to see you to ask you why the absent rate for your team is so high.''
Boss: '' Err, Sam, can you go for me instead?. i think you know more about this than i do.''
3. Your Boss is a leech.
He credits all the achievement you had to him, and thinks that you owe it to him for all your achievement. When it comes to under-achievement or disappointment, he made u responsible for it.
Familiar Conversation:
Boss: '' Hey, congrads on being awarded the Player of the Year award.''
man: '' Thanks, and this all credits to my personal coach, Mr T''
Boss: '' but you also have to thank me for being ur boss.''
man: '' Boss, Chairman want to see you for the damaged oven.''
Boss: '' Why See mE?. im not the one who damaged it!. it shld be you to see him!''
man: '' but boss, its you who tell me to use the oven to cook half-boiled egg for ur breakfast, n now u wan me to be responsible for the damage?.''
Boss: '' ya, but how would i noe the egg would explode inside the oven, and anyway, it is You who put the egg inside, n not me, so u shld answer to chairman, n it shld be u to pay damages!''
4. Your Boss is a 'HUM'-ster.
Not a hamster, but a HUM-ster and a sucker.
Chairman: '' Hey, i need you to go to lvl 1 to help me fetch a file of document. ''
Boss: '' Yes sir.''
Chairman : '' Can you help me buy chicken rice extra chilli and rice w/o skin and more meat?''
Boss : '' Yes sir''
Chairman : '' Actually all these things can be done by my secretary, n i just wan to see if u r a sucker. Seriously, based on the results u have given me, ur team is the worst performing team in the company history, n i have serious doubts abt ur ability to lead the team, but i will not doubt ur ability as a sucker. so can i sack you?
Boss: '' Yes sir.'
5. Your Boss is a monarch
He thinks that whatever he says is right, and when u try to defy him, you will be CONDEMNED.
He wants his orders to be carried out, even if its wrong.
Familiar Conversation:
During a meeting..
Boss: '' I want everybody to go for this team holiday trip.''
man: '' boss, i cant go cos im not rich, n i dunwan to waste extra money''
Boss: '' no money is not an excuse. i wan everybody to go, this is a team event''
man: '' boss, not tat i dun wan to go, is i really really need to support my family, n it will be a burden for me''
Boss: '' Hmm, those who are not going.. im sadly going to say that this will affect your end-of-yr performance report, and maybe ur promotion and bonus too. Thats all i can say.''
these are the main bosses that no one want to have.
but unfortunately, everyone of us will have no choice but to get one, or even 2 in their lives.
Lucky ones, they may not even meet one, n will have good bosses.( touch on these next time)
sadly, i have a Ang CHee B** in the team, which i can say, cover all these 5 bosses. power ya?
To strike out all these probabilities,
BE YOUR OWN BOSS!
