tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post5985577571580166043..comments2024-03-29T08:44:16.409+08:00Comments on BULLy the BEAR: The other side of being a tutorla papillionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-54260412044529585112015-03-27T20:55:08.031+08:002015-03-27T20:55:08.031+08:00Education is certainly about more than just passin...Education is certainly about more than just passing exams - it's about establishing a framework for learning that will last a lifetime. Naturally, building a student up to pass an exam or regain confidence in a subject requires a solid foundation to work from. My sister is going to study bachelor in UK and that’s why my family found awesome tutor agency at London. Here you can find more information - http://athenatuition.co.uk/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12156647432150323979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-36931304331223356552010-03-08T11:37:51.401+08:002010-03-08T11:37:51.401+08:00Hi PG,
Wow, didn't know you're in the sam...Hi PG,<br /><br />Wow, didn't know you're in the same sector :)<br /><br />I agree with you - it's impt to wake up each day raring to go :) I like to control my pathway, so this will have to do :)la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-10505936486841811642010-03-08T09:24:59.735+08:002010-03-08T09:24:59.735+08:00Hi LP
Great insights. I believe education is stil...Hi LP<br /><br />Great insights. I believe education is still a growth industry and as a tutor, so long as you are good, the students will come.<br /><br />I too am in the education sector but an employee so can see the growth prospects are still around for the next few years.<br /><br />One thing about being your own boss is really you control your destiny.<br /><br />In corporate life, your destiny lies with your immediate boss and boss's bosses. Hence, you can be "killed" in your career just by indifferent or downright terrible bosses who cannot see your contributions or refuse to.<br /><br />The more I work, the more I realise it is up to each of us to chart our own path towards our financial independence. There is no right/wrong path, it's what drives you and gets you waking up every morning!<br /><br />Be well and prosper.PanzerGrenadierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836438378215893219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-87733758073229619692010-03-06T23:37:45.100+08:002010-03-06T23:37:45.100+08:00Hi Anonymous,
1. I wonder about the sustainabilit...Hi Anonymous,<br /><br />1. I wonder about the sustainability too. When I'm 40-50 AND I'm still giving tuition, I'll let you know :)<br /><br />It's not true that syllabus do not change that much. There's a major change every 4 years, and a minor one every 2 years. I have to constantly keep myself updated, which is not a big problem for me because it's like watching a kid grow - it's incremental.<br /><br />There are some worksheets which I made that is outdated already. But hey, who knows if it'll make a comeback.<br /><br />2. I do a range of subjects. Basically maths and science. I can range out to engineering maths, or business maths too. Basically it's a matter of interest...i'll get bored if I keep doing the same thing. Next time, I will teach art and crafts, and guitar too.la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-50084266041240848102010-03-06T23:04:57.833+08:002010-03-06T23:04:57.833+08:00Hi LP, I've taught tuition part time since my ...Hi LP, I've taught tuition part time since my studying days in NUS. Being a full time tutor is something I'm seriously considering in the future when there're kids to bring up. Some points I wanna bring up:<br /><br />1. I wonder how's the sustainability of being a full time tutor? I mean, when you become older (like 40s-50s), will you still be giving tuition? Will parents want an 'old' tutor for their kids? Though I know the syllabus doesn't change THAT much, parents might choose younger tutors who seemingly know the syllabus better?<br /><br />2. Do you teach a broad range of subjects (English, Math, all 3 Sciences, etc) or just a specific one? I know there're legendary tutors who just teach JC Physics or Econs only.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-87316679453434929712010-03-04T23:30:20.982+08:002010-03-04T23:30:20.982+08:00Hi mm,
Thanks for visiting again :) Always welcom...Hi mm,<br /><br />Thanks for visiting again :) Always welcome your encouraging voice!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your experiences :) A full time father...that's what I wanted to be when I thought about doing this full time. I can stay at home, work, take care of the house and earn a living. The kind of life I want :)<br /><br />Will let you know if I succeed :)la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-20384207715032456142010-03-04T23:26:37.570+08:002010-03-04T23:26:37.570+08:00Hi anonymous 1,
Thanks for the encouragement, it&...Hi anonymous 1,<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement, it's always good to hear an encouraging voice. I hope that years down the road, I can look back and say that I did not choose the wrong path :)<br /><br />Hi anonymous 2,<br /><br />I wouldn't say you're wrong, yet I disagree with you. I'm biased, of course, so don't mind me.la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-20988332834499204302010-03-04T23:21:30.939+08:002010-03-04T23:21:30.939+08:00Hi mw,
Hmm, are you saying that I have no life? h...Hi mw,<br /><br />Hmm, are you saying that I have no life? haha :)<br /><br />My friends are my students, my annual dinner are the little snacks that parents gave me while tutoring and the cny goodies they pass to me, my bonus are the ang bao that some of the parents passed to me during cny and lastly, my free time in the evening is actually shifted to the morning till afternoon :) It's different, but it sure feels warm in my heart.<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement, mw :)la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-23510938507647446672010-03-04T23:16:56.189+08:002010-03-04T23:16:56.189+08:00Hi Grey,
My cat brother :) It's not my relati...Hi Grey,<br /><br />My cat brother :) It's not my relative, it's my parents. But they don't talk to me about it already, after nagging it 2-3 yrs?<br /><br />There are lots of naysayers. But I remember this saying: "Do not let those who say it can't be done obstruct those who are doing it".<br /><br />Thanks grey, for the encouragement :)la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-12958051796506449532010-03-04T23:13:11.796+08:002010-03-04T23:13:11.796+08:00Hi HH,
Thanks for the tip :) After that laksa lun...Hi HH,<br /><br />Thanks for the tip :) After that laksa lunch with you, I was reflecting on what you said.<br /><br />I think it made a dramatic improvement in my life. I became much happier - so I must let you know :)<br /><br />That time, you said something like that too. I thought that was how I started it, and that should be how I should do it till the end.<br /><br />I'll remind myself again and again :)la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-76508804103639888202010-03-04T20:15:32.465+08:002010-03-04T20:15:32.465+08:00HI LP,
Its been a while again since I last swung ...HI LP,<br /><br />Its been a while again since I last swung around... I always say that.. haha :P<br /><br />Don't give a heck what other people think of what you choose to do as a profession, as long as you are happy doing what you do, are financially independent and do no harm to others while you make a living, CAN LIAO :D<br /><br />When I decided to quit my well paying job to trade for a living and spend time with my son, most of the people think I am crazy. <br /><br />I can't say that they are wrong .. haha :P<br /><br />But watching my son grow daily and having this precious time to bond with him brings joy to my life. If I were to die next year, there isn't a thing I would change about it. <br /><br />We want a lot, but we need very little. Y drool over that condo and the BMW when you have to laden yourself with lots of debts in order to have them. There is no freedom in this kind of life.<br /><br /> While you aged working for a corporation in order to own that condo/BMW, your children grows up wondering where the hell is papa all the time. :D<br /><br />I had the good fortune to work almost 7 years out of Singapore, one of which was spent in India. That really opened my eyes to what is a NEED and what is a WANT. <br /><br />When people ask me what I do for a living, I just tell them "I am a full time father" which really gets them when you see the expression on their faces :D<br /><br />Know what are needs and what are wants and what you value most. What other people think is none of your business.. :lol:<br /><br />Cheers,<br />mmmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283912423745820686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-46130860136089118472010-03-04T15:18:11.478+08:002010-03-04T15:18:11.478+08:00Work for money. Forget it.
http://createwealth888...Work for money. Forget it.<br /><br />http://createwealth8888.blogspot.com/2010/03/work-for-money-forget-it-revisit.htmlCreatewealth8888https://www.blogger.com/profile/08563834016250153049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-70137621580300192942010-03-04T15:16:06.959+08:002010-03-04T15:16:06.959+08:00Hmmm .. that is somwhat true. Why pay for an old t...Hmmm .. that is somwhat true. Why pay for an old tutor when the younger ones are available at same price.Createwealth8888https://www.blogger.com/profile/08563834016250153049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-14830080655888172752010-03-04T14:17:50.327+08:002010-03-04T14:17:50.327+08:001) Low Barrier of Entry
2) Your credentials become...1) Low Barrier of Entry<br />2) Your credentials become less attractive as you get older. (Parents want scholars of recent years instead of scholars of a decade back).<br /><br />The stability of the job is just an illusion just like any other office job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-58110504387392792092010-03-04T12:01:10.684+08:002010-03-04T12:01:10.684+08:00i can identify with you your problems as I too do ...i can identify with you your problems as I too do not have a normal job and work from home. However, it is important in life to stay focus on your goals and as long as you enjoy the process and proceeds, nobody cares what others think about your job. <br /><br />For one, I've never regretted that I do not have to look forward for the vicious cycle of looking forward to lunch breaks, then knock off time then fridays only to fear mondays and waking up early in morning to get to work. <br /><br />Enjoy your work and you will never have to work a single day in yur life:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-29005094725407492022010-03-04T08:58:21.409+08:002010-03-04T08:58:21.409+08:00Cockroach? Talk to me? I am a cockroach in the mar...Cockroach? Talk to me? I am a cockroach in the market.Createwealth8888https://www.blogger.com/profile/08563834016250153049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-9984953952084043842010-03-04T01:49:02.338+08:002010-03-04T01:49:02.338+08:00Yeah LP this line is not for me. I still prefer co...Yeah LP this line is not for me. I still prefer corporate life, interaction with colleagues, annual dinners, annual leave and CPF contributions. It also frees up my time in the evenings to do my research and engage in my hobbies (shopping, music, cycling, reading and analyzing companies).<br /><br />But kudos to you for blogging about this. Not many are so candid. And I salute you for your choice of job! It's not easy and I know it. Keep it up!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MusicwhizMusicwhizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950754156386935254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-64428851063897779172010-03-03T23:51:24.635+08:002010-03-03T23:51:24.635+08:00Weow... looks like we are quite similar other than...Weow... looks like we are quite similar other than the fact that we use catfaces;<br /><br />Another line that has as much freedom and unretrenchability is that of a trader/investor; The money can be very good if u make it; But the road is clogged by traders who are killed by bulls and bears;<br /><br />Next time your relative talk to you about getting a stable job, tell them to talk to your cockcroach!<br /><br />=^#^=Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00803274842071036346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-83671009124831081122010-03-03T23:22:04.562+08:002010-03-03T23:22:04.562+08:00LP,
Point 4 "no recognition". :)
Did ...LP, <br /><br />Point 4 "no recognition". :)<br /><br />Did someone say "the heart of the matter is the matter of the heart"? <br /><br />Focus on giving the students your best & have their best interest at heart, the rest will take care of itself. :) <br /><br />Cheers!<br />HHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-36288456846270746122010-03-03T22:57:57.234+08:002010-03-03T22:57:57.234+08:00Hi HH,
Can't edit for you :)
Btw, which pt 4...Hi HH,<br /><br />Can't edit for you :)<br /><br />Btw, which pt 4 are you talking about? The retrenchment one or the fact that there's no recognition? :)<br /><br />Nah, not good enough lah...work too hard, haha :)la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-29805766761014611362010-03-03T22:53:28.872+08:002010-03-03T22:53:28.872+08:00aiya, LP,
Pls edit for me "tution center&quo...aiya, LP,<br /><br />Pls edit for me "tution center" instead of "agency" :)<br /><br />HH <br /><br />quite blur, am watching tv as I typeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-88087636913437192122010-03-03T22:50:34.196+08:002010-03-03T22:50:34.196+08:00Hi Dou,
Tuition agency or tuition centre? Quite d...Hi Dou,<br /><br />Tuition agency or tuition centre? Quite different. Tuition has less competitive advantages over others and less moat to defend their business from others. Basically the cheapest and fastest will win.<br /><br />Tuition centre, however, is different. There are local economic moats (basically students in yishun will just not go over to a centre in bedok, no matter how great it is) that will entrench a good centre at good location. An 'okay' centre should be able to generate enough good students to bring in new ones. But cost is the problem, esp if rented in good locations.<br /><br />I'm doing a tuition class in my own home. I'm quite sure I can survive :) Thanks for sharing your experiences!la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-74916109102314514772010-03-03T22:49:33.607+08:002010-03-03T22:49:33.607+08:00In reply to Duo,
You really need to be among the ...In reply to Duo,<br /><br />You really need to be among the best - in terms of hard work,teachers -including teaching methods & material, relationships (parents & students), staffs mgt. <br /><br />My friend asked me to join his tuition agency, I rejected as I know I will break my back working. He is too good in getting in students. He upgraded from a bmw to merc in a yr, started second branch, sold his jumbo flat and bot a landed all within 3 yrs :)<br /><br />For the mediocre -- maybe can cover opp. cost. <br /><br />As for me, I closed my tuition agency after 6 yrs. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-68969219104194095022010-03-03T22:47:41.884+08:002010-03-03T22:47:41.884+08:00Hi Chan,
Hey, thanks for your comment :). However...Hi Chan,<br /><br />Hey, thanks for your comment :). However, I'm not sure what you mean by "not much development". Care to elaborate?la papillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372278083694506953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37872616.post-14820708488170285142010-03-03T22:40:26.667+08:002010-03-03T22:40:26.667+08:00Hi LP,
Thanks for sharing! I like point 4! haha :...Hi LP,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing! I like point 4! haha :) <br /><br />You are one of the best tutor I have seen! <br /><br />HHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com