Club 30's "Kill The Boredom Demon" Jive Pad, 36th Edition
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Originally posted by laurence82:*dug out lacy thongs, whips, candles*
Eh... Ahem... Luggage ain't mine!! Nosiree!! Not mine!!!
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When that happens, pigs will flyOriginally posted by Rhonda:This is all cause of a profit-oriented world. In an ideal world where corporations had a more human and altruistic side to them, 'Economy' seats would be as roomy as the Business Class ones!
In local news recently, someone working in HP quite literally got worked to death(company refused to increase manpower), and from her own blog she wasn't the only one!!
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*dug up a crate of choya*Originally posted by Rhonda:
Eh... Ahem... Luggage ain't mine!! Nosiree!! Not mine!!!
*waves it in front of missy*
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Don't know... it will be an all-expenses paid trip by mom and pop!Originally posted by honeymouse:Regarding the trip to Perth, how much does it cost altogether? I know usually $60 is only the airfare and not including taxes. Oz taxes as you know can be quite costly.... at least $200++
Anyway, will be good for you to see Perth. Just read the paper today saying that Tiger air is going to make Melbourne their base in Oz so that should be good. Looking forward to cheap holidays....
I just turn up can liao! -
i almost got a job in HPOriginally posted by av98m:When that happens, pigs will fly
In local news recently, someone working in HP quite literally got worked to death(company refused to increase manpower), and from her own blog she wasn't the only one!! -
There was a real case in Melbourne where a Telstra employee committed suicide due to unreasonable work demands. Her parents are suing the phone co and even the govt is launching an investigation into the incident.Originally posted by av98m:When that happens, pigs will fly
In local news recently, someone working in HP quite literally got worked to death(company refused to increase manpower), and from her own blog she wasn't the only one!!
Apparently, she was a good worker and despite meeting her sales target 100%, they 'rewarded' her by raising up the next target to 300%!!! She basically overworked herself till she got so depressed and disturbed, she quit and sought counselling, then still unable to overcome the burnout and depression, she committed suicide. 
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Originally posted by Rhonda:There was a real case in Melbourne where a Telstra employee committed suicide due to unreasonable work demands. Her parents are suing the phone co and even the govt is launching an investigation into the incident.
Apparently, she was a good worker and despite meeting her sales target 100%, they 'rewarded' her by raising up the next target to 300%!!! She basically overworked herself till she got so depressed and disturbed, she quit and sought counselling, then still unable to overcome the burnout and depression, she committed suicide.
I'm glad the Melbourne govt is taking this seriously!
Here's a link to the case I mentioned:
http://tomorrow.sg/archives/2007/04/29/blogger_dies_nz_company_negligen.html
There is also a link to the deceased's blog and her last entry before she died chilled me. -
AV!!! TMD!!! I should have sneaked in your Hostel DVD! This morning, the ICA staff didn't even bother to stop me when I walked through the "Nothing to Declare" exit! They didn't even X-ray my bags and all!! I even paused near them for a while and looked at them but they didn't even bother to look up from their conversation to ask to check my luggage!!
TMD!!! If I had known, I would've brought it along! But don't worry... I still have something for you! 
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maybe you look too innocentOriginally posted by Rhonda:AV!!! TMD!!! I should have sneaked in your Hostel DVD! This morning, the ICA staff didn't even bother to stop me when I walked through the "Nothing to Declare" exit! They didn't even X-ray my bags and all!! I even paused near them for a while and looked at them but they didn't even bother to look up from their conversation to ask to check my luggage!!
TMD!!! If I had known, I would've brought it along! But don't worry... I still have something for you!
not like me, always kena check >< -
I stood in front of a whole shelf of Golden Honey Choya, Choya, and Herb Choya just now in Duty Free and thought, "Should I?"Originally posted by laurence82:*dug up a crate of choya*
*waves it in front of missy*
In the end, cause I haven't changed money, and cause I don't want mom and dad to nag, I didn't.
Nevermind... there's always Duty Free upon departure!
Wonder how much liquor I can bring into Melbourne... -
Rhonda's back?
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I used to work in Compaq. Turnover was extremely high, I saw burnout in the staff, including the executives, and I myself was extremely burnt out by the time I resigned. It was a lot of money, a lot of prestige, a lovely corporate gold card, but in return, you sold your life, or whatever meagre semblance of it.Originally posted by laurence82:i almost got a job in HP
I worked weekends, either turning up in the office or working from home. And on weekdays, I could never ever leave the office during my official end-of-day because the work just could never be finished and my boss would question why I was leaving "So early".
We weren't paid for overtime even. In the end, everyone's morale and productivity dipped and I even saw a few people break down and cry. It was also 'common' for the accountants to stay in the office till about 3am, go home for a nap and quick change of clothes, then return to work again during month-end closing!!
I felt like a zombie then... -
You do???!!!Originally posted by av98m:maybe you look too innocent
not like me, always kena check ><
Yeah... I prolly look too stupid! -
If you want liquor, buy it from Melbourne Airport before coming out. Australia has the cheapest duty free alcohol. Last time when I came back from my Singapore trip, I help my colleagues to get some.Originally posted by Rhonda:I stood in front of a whole shelf of Golden Honey Choya, Choya, and Herb Choya just now in Duty Free and thought, "Should I?"
In the end, cause I haven't changed money, and cause I don't want mom and dad to nag, I didn't.
Nevermind... there's always Duty Free upon departure!
Wonder how much liquor I can bring into Melbourne... -
I am?Originally posted by X-men:Rhonda's back?
Yeah! I am!! Just pulling your leg! -
tee heeOriginally posted by av98m:maybe you look too innocent
not like me, always kena check >< -
They don't have CHOYA there.Originally posted by honeymouse:If you want liquor, buy it from Melbourne Airport before coming out. Australia has the cheapest duty free alcohol. Last time when I came back from my Singapore trip, I help my colleagues to get some.
BTW, can I bring liquor in? I know we have to pack them into the luggage but how can I do that when you need to check in your luggage before they allow you to enter into the departure lounge? -
Maybe, maybe Bear told his colleagues that I lead a 'sheltered lifestyle'.Originally posted by laurence82:tee hee And they all believed him, so they didn't even bother to give me a glance!
By the way, how would they know if someone is trying to smuggle in drugs if they didn't even bother to check luggage?? -
I know you need to declare it when you buy it from the duty free shop. Just declare it to be safe.Originally posted by Rhonda:They don't have CHOYA there.
BTW, can I bring liquor in? I know we have to pack them into the luggage but how can I do that when you need to check in your luggage before they allow you to enter into the departure lounge?
Or you can ask them when you go to Perth. -
ALAMAK!!! Forgot I'm going to Perth!!Originally posted by honeymouse:I know you need to declare it when you buy it from the duty free shop. Just declare it to be safe.
Or you can ask them when you go to Perth.
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DAAAAAAAAAAAAARNIT!!! DAmn this early onset dementia!!!
I have forgotten to bring my digicam cable home!!! -
kns.Originally posted by Rhonda:I am?
Yeah! I am!! Just pulling your leg!
when you going back?
As you knw I can't make it for dinner on saturday... maybe after dinner programs (if any) I will go say 'hi' -
Maybe meet you and Estee another day? I'll be back for almost a month so there'll be plenty of time!Originally posted by X-men:kns.
when you going back?
As you knw I can't make it for dinner on saturday... maybe after dinner programs (if any) I will go say 'hi' -
hmm HP merged or acquired Compaq right?Originally posted by Rhonda:I used to work in Compaq. Turnover was extremely high, I saw burnout in the staff, including the executives, and I myself was extremely burnt out by the time I resigned. It was a lot of money, a lot of prestige, a lovely corporate gold card, but in return, you sold your life, or whatever meagre semblance of it.
I worked weekends, either turning up in the office or working from home. And on weekdays, I could never ever leave the office during my official end-of-day because the work just could never be finished and my boss would question why I was leaving "So early".
We weren't paid for overtime even. In the end, everyone's morale and productivity dipped and I even saw a few people break down and cry. It was also 'common' for the accountants to stay in the office till about 3am, go home for a nap and quick change of clothes, then return to work again during month-end closing!!
I felt like a zombie then...
lucky i never got into the coy
my current one, lots of people worked OT, or come early for morning calls to US, or worked at home or have night calls to other places
i think what makes the difference is that the bosses here are quite flexible, nice and supportive
i wonder how these companies get so big
the higher the turnover rate, the costlier it is for the company
big irony -
trade secrets..
btw, how do you know that we "don't x-ray your bags?"
what happens between the time you walk around, go to the duty-free, and collect your bags?
btw... it is my duty to tell you that it is an offense to give or sell away your duty-free stuff...
now that that is done, let me laugh my head off