Thursday, September 30, 2010
Miscellaneous abt Work
Was chatting with my coll who has been looking for another job.Me: Is it really so bad here?
S: Too comfortable already...
Hmmm got me thinking. I'm pretty comfy with my post as well. I noe it's not a good thing to be too comfortable. U will get complacent and start to slack. But I'm actually very curious abt how outside banks operate as this is my first perm job since graduation. But scared that I might not be able to come back again once I left. I'm content with the pay, environment and colls here. Juz hoping to learn and experience more. Oh well... Not going to make any silly decision in the meantime.
From my Executive Director: “Our comp started to selectively take on more risk from the second quarter of 2009, amidst growing confidence in the economic recovery. I am pleased that the 20-year return of the portfolio has improved. While the global economy is experiencing a rebound, the recovery path beyond this year is subject to significant uncertainties. But with vigilance and foresight, I am confident that we will continue to achieve superior and sustainable performance in the coming years.”
We have been in the headlines very often these days. Our Logistic Unit is going to be listed soon. A pity we couldn't participate in the IPO and restricted to buy the shares. Personally, I think it really has long-term value for investment. The paper also wrote that we have recovered most of the loss from the financial crisis. Looks like bonus is looking good next year =)
++ MarryMango at 4:48 PM.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Marriott Mooncake - Choc Praline with Whisky
++ MarryMango at 2:47 PM.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Bangkok + Universal Studios
My long break since the Hari Raya is coming to an end. It's my longest break since I started working. Trip to Bangkok was good as we had 6 days there so it was not very rushed. The food was great, so were the purchases. They were well-thought through and considered, unlike previous times when I anyhow buy simply cos the stuffs were cheap. Ok long story cut short, here are the highlights of the trip:
We went to watch Muay Thai live at one of the stadiums. Did some research online and found this only stadium which was offering free entrance. It was not as violent as I have expected. I thought there would be blood streaming from nostrils etc. Nope, their bodies and face only got red from the punches and kicks.
Went to Lebua Sky Bar, highly recommended by my coll, Samuel. Really nice ambience, sipping my Strawberry smoothie with a fantastic night view of Bangkok. Lebua is the 2nd tallest building in Bangkok at 64th storey.
The food which I really miss now are Kaya roti and Tom Yam mee. Trust me, they taste really good. The thick kaya melts in ur mouth while the Tom Yam is spicy enough to tickle your throat yet at the same time makes you yearn for more.
Can't miss out on the cheap yet totally satisfying manicure and massage in Thailand. I'm still amazed at their skills and handiwork after all these years. They do it so much better than Singaporeans but charge a lower rate.
Bought loads of stuffs from Naraya. Couldn't resist the girly and frilly bags & pouches that they carry. Oh and I bought the Black limited edition Longchamp bag at the airport. It is relatively cheaper and they are having some further discount so I got it around $170+.
Went Universal Studios Singapore yest. We got there pretty late as I had dental appt and we were contemplating whether to go or not as it was raining. Decided to go ahead with it as it's very hard for us to take leave for the rest of Sep and Oct. Reached there close to 4pm and we were rushing to take as many rides as possible. Hence, we didn't manage to squeeze out a pic at all. Only bought a Betty Boop cushion and some chocs from the Hershey store. And I miss the Churros sooo much. Had a choc one at USS yest. Last ate one in Jap Disneyland. Tot S'pore doesn't sell. I suppose such theme parks would have...
Just finished checking my work emails. 1000+ emails in a week. Totally dreading going back to work on Mon. My senior will be on leave for 2 weeks so I have to resume my post immediately. Sigh...
++ MarryMango at 1:51 PM.
