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moon loves to flip pages, she watches the nerd box with enthusiasm, occasionally switches to the giant screen. Normally listens to nothing at all. Loves talking. on and on and on. blogs about almost everything and anything. sometimes it might pain to read what she writes. IM A NERD, and a shopping NERD to make things worse.

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recent reads

Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World
recent movies

Ludovic Berthillot, Chu Yinping and Louis Leterrier's Kungfu Dunk

Paul Thomas Anderson's There will be Blood
glued to the poison box
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恶作剧二吻
我猜我猜我猜猜猜
Heroes
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Zhang Zhen Yue-OK
Aska Yang-鸽子
Gary Cao-Super Sunshine
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learn advanced malay
exchange programme!!!
Finish dA books
write better
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Guo Hui
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Marcius
Rui Long
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Shixiong
Shuhui
Siti
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Wei Han
Wei Ting Xiao Mei
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Zhan Ting
Zhe Hao
Zhi Wen
Zoe
Others
A Gonzo Journal
A writer's blog my life, my thoughts
Bingfeng Teahouse
Black Blood, White Lace
Cosiety
DanielV
Dawn Yang
Elva
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Fahrenheit
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I Like
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Jay
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Let's Get Fcuked
Malan
Mr Brown
My Play Pen
NickV
Patricia Mok
Rainie
S.H.E
Show
Simply Inconspicious
Singabloodypore
Terelle's Snippets
The Students' Sketchpad
Tim Gunn
Xiaxue
Young
伊能静
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Temasek Junior College
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Designer: TheAngryMob

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Dear Ron/Boss (since i don't really know you that well),

It would be really magnanimous for us to say that we'll be taking this sorry incident that has recently happened in our stride, because everyone of us is certainly affected by the recent turn of events. However, i would regret to say that this is certainly not a letter of apology if you'd like to think so. Frankly, i took your comment seriously, the one you gave before we left, regarding the fact that what happened was inevitable in the workplace, and that we shouldn't give up before trying, but seriously, use your moronic brain and you'll know that quitting is a decision geniuses make before we get our butts shoved off those hard chairs you provide one day. And thanks for that compliment about my confidence, since it was because of those ridiculous advice and nonsensical English that gave me the strenght to retort back at your "methods of improvement".

However, it would do my resume no justice if your company is going to go bust anytime, so it is of courtesy that i give you 12 pieces of advice which i deem beneficial for your improvement and also the company's improvement:

1. Do not live with the mindset that your employees are desperate for money and dying for your jobs.

Jobs are everywhere, and for some of us, our daily work routines have become dull and mundane. If it's part of your plot to make us go, we are not sorry that we fell for it since it might be sooner or later that we are going to fall for another sinister plot of yours. Wisen up and come up with better ways to take your employees in hand.

2. Do not expose your vulnerabilities in the presence of employees.

No employers tell their employees that they know almost peanuts about their trade. Keep mum, and put up a better act of pretence in order to earn our respect.

3. A good command of English will always get you further.

Nobody will accuse you of being a bad employer if you're not well-versed in the language. However, making ridiculous mistakes in grammar and sentence structure won't get you far, neither will getting your employees to do your work of writing the proposals either.

4. Answer our questions, suggest concrete solutions, don't beat about the bush and do not use threats.

It shows that you are guilty of incompetence when you do not know how to answer our questions. Constantly repeating the words "overcome" and "improve yourself" are not concrete solutions you are offering your subordinates. Threatening to sack someone is a definite no-no because you have only succeeded in incurring the wrath of the majority of us. Do learn how to face the questions we throw in your face in a more appropriate manner.

5. Bribery will only work temporarily.

The notion of you being a good boss will not stay if your attempted bribery of snacks and chocolates are followed by a long meeting of unproductive lecturing. But anyway, thanks for the snacks when i was hungry, im glad you paid for it.

6. Hard-sell tactics are a menace all customers fear.

Give your customers the feeling of being at home, don't resort to gimmicks and tricks, word of mouth and good service will bring you further and earn you more money. We are not goddesses, nobody can force any customer to come if he/she doesnt't like to.

7. Use more foresight when you employ, because a bunch of employees with low efficiency will be a burden to the company.

We are sorry because you might not even have predicted that we would quit on you. Anyway, the amount of complaints that we get from your customers are an indication of your employees' inefficiency and witness of their incompetence.

8. It is important to lead by example.

Maybe rule number 7 should not stand, since we have seen how you always come in late and have witness your disappearing acts. It is difficult to ask the same of employees when you are not a good role model.

9. A mask,a facade of deception is usually unveiled in no time

Do treat your workers with sincerity. It's easy to see through your act of "niceness".

10. "Free" is not an incentive

Not every customer is willing to spare the time and effort, if they are not interested. Aunties and cheapos take to the "free" labels easily, but not everyone are aunties and cheapos.

11. Mete out a "No Smoking" ban.

Under the government, companies which recognise their responsibility to the environment and adopt cleaner practices should be encouraged. In an air-con working environment, mouths that shout "smoke odour" and "bad breath" should be discouraged and banned. In a service industry, a nice smile is not the only thing that matters, for better sales, you actually might have to smell great too.

12. If rule 1-11 does not work out for you, shut down the studio.

This measure has to be carried out in case you spoil the good brand image of your company since the center on the ground floor is actually still doing quite well.

I hope you would take my recommendations seriously and i wish you luck in your future endeavours. :)

Lots of Love,

Moon

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