Why I continue to be a restaurant waiter when I’m already an office director
Since I worked at the Bistrot on New Year’s Eve, I’m reminded of the fact…
OPINION | We need young men, not mummy’s boys
National service is supposed to turn boys into men. However, if you have a situation…
Thank you, Mr Ng
It’s been a rather wild few days for me as a blog publisher. I’ve seen…
OPINION | When interns complain that their job is “s**t” work and expect to “go to events and meet big shots” instead
A few weeks ago, I had to dress down a young man whom I’ve been…
OPINION | Majulah Old Folks: They knew how to cooperate and work together without government’s instruction
It's Singapore’s National Day, and I usually try to write something about life in Singapore…
Value of pursuing your dreams
I’ve just told a young man I’ve been working with to pursue his dream of…
OPINION | National Service: The force that makes us
Today the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) celebrated “SAF Day,” a day in which the men…
The Things in National Service You Shouldn’t Outsource
This weekend, I met an American who volunteered to send his son to the national…
The Nice Guys Formula to Success – Go to Work, Do Your Job and Be Nice to Everyone
If one were to look at my “colourful” work history, I guess you could say…
OPINION | Working Balls and the Meaning of Meritocracy
One of the biggest points raised in Singapore whenever there is a debate on the…