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Old 16-06-2009, 09:18 PM
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I like your story, mburg, thanks for sharing...

It really makes you wonder sometimes if it is where you are (eg. New York, Paris, LA, etc) that demands you to work extra hard just to scrap through... or is it something else...

I doubt it's a mindset thing though... being contented with the amount I collect monthly & being happy are two thoughts that are highly incompatible...

So how do one be happy in our little world? (Assuming money is not part of the formula)



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the problem with us here in sg is that the things we enjoy doing and our version of relaxing usually requires $$... eg, go for drinks with friends, spa with wife, high teas, joining gym membership, meals at restaurants & hotels etc etc...

we yearn for the time where we can take a few months break fm work to travel or just get away fm the bustling city life. But when we are away, we still need to pay bills n mortgages...

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the problem with us here in sg is that the things we enjoy doing and our version of relaxing usually requires $$... eg, go for drinks with friends, spa with wife, high teas, joining gym membership, meals at restaurants & hotels etc etc...

we yearn for the time where we can take a few months break fm work to travel or just get away fm the bustling city life. But when we are away, we still need to pay bills n mortgages...
Sounds good! Thanks for the idea. Will try it with my wife...

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Old 18-06-2009, 08:40 PM
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Guess the story's telling us to do what we want to now, instead of waiting for the "ideal" moment where all the stars and moon are aligned, where people tell you it is right and fit for you to pursue what you want to do inherently.

Fact is, we have been brainwashed to wanting everything media tells us. Do they really bring us satisfaction for a long time? Cheers! (nothing against having big cars, condos, expensive holidays, country clubs, loads of money, if they come my way conveniently, I will take it! slog like crazy, have a dysfunctional family, cheat, lie and steal.. no thanks!)
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Old 11-07-2009, 04:55 PM
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Any NAC 2009 Participants here who's going for the SPECIAL CASHFLOW WORKSHOP?

CashFlow Club Singapore (Singapore) - Meetup.com

looking for someone to refer me to be eligible for the $30 price....
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Old 11-07-2009, 11:22 PM
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I have Cashflow. We can play it and I will not charge you for it. =)
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Old 12-07-2009, 08:09 PM
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Hey, Thanks phd wannabe! that will be great... I have never tried it but always wanted to... do let me know when & where...
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Yup sure no worries. I am away now and should be back by August. I will pm you then. Can take up to 6 players so we have 4 more slots.
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So, I am not alone The best part is, my company (a SME) actually did well last year. My boss bought a new car for himself. Earlier this year asked me to help him hire a new sales staff.

But news of recession gave him an execuse to freeze all our pay. I didn't even get any performance bonus, only got my AWS (13th month). What are the odds that I will get anything next year? Zero is an optimisitic figure.

Have been looking for a new job since Feb but not much luck so far. In the meantime, I think the best solution is to stay here, just do the min and tong until better times.
This is nothing new especially when you are a employee. Why not learn some financial intelligence to equip yourself nothing to loose. Something for you to start with Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. Hope this advice will help you a long way, Cheers!!!
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back in the forum! have been crazy busy but hope everybody's good and well =)


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