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International travelers may feel tired and forgetful for up to a month after returning to a normal schedule because jet-lag causes long term changes in the brain, a US study said Wednesday. The finding could have wider implications for shift workers and frequent long-distance travelers, who have already been found to suffer "decreased reaction times, higher incidences of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and cancer, and reduced fertility," the study said.
It is obvious my job is bad for health, thus a lot of justification is required if I were to stay. Currently, the only motivator is the gross pay although basic is peanuts. However what is more important for me is appreciation. No point staying on if hard work is not appreciated. All eyes will be on the appraisal and increment, then decision point in May.
As for the positives, I am actually left with a few weeks of night shift as time zips by. Normal body clock beckons......
Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has urged Singaporeans to strive for excellence instead of just being competent. “We are always in danger in Singapore of mistaking excellence for competence. Most people in Singapore are happy to be competent, above average than exceptional.” Then at the same time, nearly eight in 10 young Singaporeans suffer from mild to severe stress, according to a new health survey.
You can question my lack of ambitions but i don't strive to become tops amongst my peers because that often means trying to put others down or derive joy when somebody else gets worse off. Is that right in any way? My goal is just to be competent in what I am doing and to earn respect from my peers and subordinates. Appreciation from superiors can wait, siting back and enjoying how the games are played suits me more.
Off days finally arrived and I went for my much needed jog. Good for tummy reduction and ippt clearance. Finally booked my first ippt for this year on Saturday. More like a training for me so if i pass, it's a bonus. November is almost here so I dont actually have much time...
Singapore's housing prices reached a fresh record high in the third quarter as the city-state's economy booms after last year's recession. I am not too good in economics but what is the point of having an economy boom when everything gets more expensive?
Before I actually forget that I have a blog, I shall make it a point to blog when I have 3 off days in a row. I am supposed to have at least 3 off days per week but it is not happening so far. Colleagues say I should be happy with the OT pay but somehow I am more interested in the work-life balance.
There is a new challenge waiting for me when i return to work tomorrow night. Realistic or not, its a new target to be met. More to come even when what seemed impossible were to be achieved. Quite sure about that......
So the world famous lucky sotong got it right again. Spain has knocked out Germany to book a place in the finals. I was backing Asian teams until Japan and Korea crashed out with their heads held high. Now I back Holland to go all the way. I thought the Dutch team deserve to end their years of trophy drought.
This post is a CPR move to save my dying blog. I finally understood why most people stop blogging actively once they start work. Off days are so precious that blogging sometimes drops off the priority list. I hopped on the weighing scale earlier in the morning and found that I actually lost weight despite eating more and exercising less. Very strange. I thought stress takes weight to the other direction?
Felt happier at work these days through the art of 苦中作乐and through the satisfaction when my team and I had a good day. However, there are still times where I feel I am mature enough for my job......
A disgruntled worker drove a car into people at the Mazda factory on Tuesday, killing one and injuring 10, stunning Japan. Sad piece of news that caught my attention. Japanese media reports said Hikiji was a contract worker who had been let go in April. Pinched by cost cutting efforts amid globalization, companies are increasingly relying on workers who are hired on less attractive contracts than regular workers, often through job-referral companies.
There is nothing wrong with getting workers to leave. If the goals and mentality of the individual and the company are not aligned, separation is the best solution. However, the blow of losing a job could be too much to handle for some. This is the point where reality is cruel. Judging from how much he hated the company, I believe Mr Hikiji would have tendered his own resignation if he can afford it.
No. This blog is not dying. Just that due to my irregular working days, I don't know when the next post will come. Adds to the randomness of the blog......
The world cup is on and this is the world cup that Singapore is supposed to qualify for under our ambitious Goal 2010 campaign. Since we are not in, I am backing Asian teams so we might get more slots in future. South Korea just beat Greece by 2 goals to nil. Good start.
I was back from Taiwan on Friday and the trip was great. I liked the weather, the variety of food, the friendly people and the scenic views. I had an idea of showcasing our trip details on this blog but i realise it is going to be quite time consuming, so I gave it a miss. What i wish to add is they are way ahead in doing their bit for the environment. Solar modules are common and although dustbins are rare, they are always paired up with recycle bins. I am impressed by their efforts.
Coming back into reality is always painful and real work awaits me on Monday. Sigh. Tomorrow would be a busy day clearing up 4 years of notes and reading my flooding mailbox......
