Finally got down to blogging today. Just realised that I haven't blogged for the past 2 weeks. I went to the Hort Park today. For those who haven't been there, it is a nice place. The feeling of being close to nature and breathing fresh air is refreshing. No entrance fees is required. It is a place to relax and clear your thoughts. For people out there who wishes to …

Finally, it is the third day of CNY. I have never dreaded CNY till today. Having to answer my relatives' queries on my job lost was a tough one. I find it extremely difficult to answer such questions. It was a terrible feeling not being able to contribute to society.With so many retrenchments going on...It seems that my job search will only get tougher day by day...The …

Voila...In case any of you are wondering what happened to me for the past few months..I have good news to announce.. I found a job!!!....I am grateful that I managed to find a job in this poor economic situation.. I count myself lucky. I just hope the economy will get better and the job situation will improve for the jobless people out there.This particular episode has …

Over the past few months, I started to rethink about my life. I have always wanted to have a xx job in a xx sector. It was like a dream job.Now, my mindset has changed. Does it really matter? In life, what we need is income to feed ourselves and be financially well off. Of cos, it will be ideal if you can do something u like ..but in a job? I think most of people will …

After cooping in the house for the past few days, I finally ventured out to city hall today. It was a nice feeling. Watching people busy walking around, shopping, having dinner etc...It helps me temporary forget about whatever economic crisis that we are facing now....I will try to go out more often...It is good for the mind. For anyone who is jobless, the most important …

Today I had another interview session. This time I had an interview with "ET" (the interviewer had big round popping eyes and a long neck). I waited more than an hour for the interview. The interviewer was late and did not even bother to apologise. I was scrutinised, questioned and berated for not staying long in each job (i.e. I stayed approximately 2 yrs for each job). …

Looking back at the recession that unfolded for the past few months. I still couldn't understand what exactly happened that caused the economy to collapse. The US was already in recession for more than a year. Out of the blue, the banks start falling like a pack of cards and suddenly Asia is affected. The explanation given by the experts for the fallout was that the …

Got a contract offer a few days ago...decided to go for it so that my mind doesn't go into an idle mode. In a financial turmoil.... getting any job is good even if it is for short term. A lot of companies are downsizing and doesn't have the capacity to contract. I just pray that things will work out. To be honest, from the JD, i know that this is not an easy job...Jobs …

Asia stocks rallied strongly today!!! Despite all the negative news, stock prices rose. Hmm..we are finally seeing hope amidst the storm. I guess everyone is tired of depressing news and hopefully that things will improve soon. To be honest, I don't think any of us can wait one year for the economy to recover. The stock market crashed overnight...hopefully it will …

Ah...finally got the time to update my blog....you must be thinking that it is so strange that a jobless person will be so busy..hahahah..I went for 2 interviews today... they were all around the Tuas area.... The area is long forgotten by city people but crammed with lorries, trailers and big trucks. As usual, I get the same comment from the interviewers.."you seemed like a …