tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post7567061969267198568..comments2024-03-28T22:39:26.440+08:00Comments on BULLy the BEAR: Comfort is the place where dreams diela papillionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-50296681684135558632014-05-08T22:19:30.005+08:002014-05-08T22:19:30.005+08:00Hi Matt,
I can't really say, cos I've nev...Hi Matt,<br /><br />I can't really say, cos I've never worked for anyone before. But from what my friends told me, there are always grounds to be unhappy about. For me, if I'm unhappy, I'll do something about it, so I guess you're right - I'm in charge of my destiny. <br /><br />But that's where the danger lies too. Being self-employed, it's so easy to fall into the lap of comfort and keep on doing the same routine. Before long, time would have passed quickly without any progress towards a long forgotten goal. There's no manager to nag at me, no boss to appraise my performance and no performance bonus to remind myself to push harder and no colleagues to compare. Hence, this post is really to remind myself not to have short term goals but lose my vision. <br /><br />I know, because in my first few yrs of work, I am Odysseus. I lived in foolish happiness for 2-3 yrs before my Hermes reminded me that I'm too comfortable.la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-12556486358377789952014-05-08T16:15:09.805+08:002014-05-08T16:15:09.805+08:00LP,
I have always maintained that for those worki...LP,<br /><br />I have always maintained that for those working for others, the only times they are in charge of their destiny is when they decide to accept a job or when they decide to quit. At all other times, they are at the mercy of the company.<br /><br />If you work for yourself, you are in charge of your destiny everyday. You can decide to accept a new job or project or you can decide to fold up as well.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468603013053235128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-47888408160755691732014-05-08T11:50:20.557+08:002014-05-08T11:50:20.557+08:00Hi SMOL,
Indeed quite quiet :)
This post is to s...Hi SMOL,<br /><br />Indeed quite quiet :)<br /><br />This post is to serve as a reminder not to feel too comfortable in whatever you are doing. It also explains why those who are really down in the dumps, with nothing to lose, can suddenly bounce back with a vengeance. I think for them, they are extremely uncomfortable with their present situations, hence the motivation to change is very high. <br /><br />I like your use of 'intraprenuers' to describe people earning a basic pay with variable component tied to performance :) Best of both worlds :)la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-39651792346086041492014-05-08T09:48:03.065+08:002014-05-08T09:48:03.065+08:00LP,
Judging by the sound of the pin drop, I think...LP,<br /><br />Judging by the sound of the pin drop, I think your post has hit a nerve ;)<br /><br />It's navel gazing time...<br /><br /><br />Just make a wild guess those with most angst about foreign FTs stealing our cheese are on a REGULAR income or VARIABLE income.<br /><br />CEOs don't depend on base salary. $1 also can just as long bonus and stock options can kick-in!<br /><br />Salespersons don't depend on basic salary. "Intrapreneurs"? Entrepreneurs working inside a company?<br /><br />Self-employed like taxi-drivers must first pay rental - talk about negative cash flow start of every freaking day!<br /><br />Entrepreneurs? Famine, people kick you. See? I told you not possible! Feast, every acquaintances come out of the woodwork to take credit for encouraging you!?Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.com