I’m sure most of it is obvious, but for obvious reasons, some employers obviously do not see the obvious signs. Bureaucracy Employees are OK with rules, but rules like “in a bid to reduce cost, company will give an employee only 2 toilet rolls” will make top talents feel...
Revenge (TV Series Review)
posted by Gallivanter
It took me a while to warm up to and when I did I quickly got hooked to it. The series’ premise is similar to “The Count of Monte Cristo”. I loved that novel and that’s how I got hooked. The casting of Madeleine Stowe was brilliant and she has surely matured as an...
1998 : Shaggy – Luv Me Luv Me (Mp3)
posted by Gallivanter
This is arguably one of Shaggy’s memorable tracks. It was even sweeter when Janet Jackson was roped in to deliver a banging chorus! Unfortunately, Janet’s recording company got a bit anal and withheld the rights for Shaggy to include this song in his album. Shaggy had to re-record...
Taio Cruz – She’s A Thriller, Killer, Dancefloor Filler (Song Review)
posted by Gallivanter
So, Taio Cruz will headline this year’s Arthur’s Day in Malaysia. I would’ve attended this in a heartbeat but the years have finally caught up on me to the point that I find my solace among good company in a pub chatting all the way. This is a good tune, but this one’s...
Lindsay Lohan – Stuck (Song Review)
posted by Gallivanter
She’s stuck alright, clearly shows in the song and the chorus as she repeats the word “stuck” to probably tell us where she’s at right now, which it could not be any obvious. I forgot that Lindsay Lohan sings after her sordid affair with alcohol. Why in the world did...
The Rise of Group Buying Websites in Malaysia
posted by Gallivanter
Group buying, also known as collective buying, offers products and services at significantly reduced prices on the condition that a minimum number of buyers would make the purchase. As of now, there are 42 group buying websites in Malaysia. Yes, 42!! I believe more are underway. I have even...
Trusting Employees Work Ethics
posted by Gallivanter
I have a hard time giving my employees unconditional trust from the start. My years of job experience has taught me that trust has to be earned and not given immediately from the start. The upside is the employees have to work harder to impress and to gain employers trust. The downside of it...
Pick Your Battles at Work
posted by Gallivanter
Humans. We always continue to want to fight for every idea. Wait, let me re-word – MOST humans. Before you throw the gauntlet, think about the idea – will it TRULY make the company more successful? Does it affect or live up to the goals? Will you be supported by influential...
Tricky Interview Questions
posted by Gallivanter
After deciding to resign from my company of over 8 years last October, I attended 5 interviews beforehand and got 2 job offers. Here are some tricky interview questions that I was asked. What are your weaknesses? Try to disguise a strength as a weakness. Something like perfectionist, sense of...
