Author Archives: sticky rice
This is my office – in an ice-cream place somewhere in Singapore
Yesterday, I had a business meeting with some folks from an NGO looking for my company to sponsor one of their events. I had offered to meet the person at a mall in the west as it was near where she worked (she was … Continue reading
What I did on Friday moring during “office hours” v 2.0
Similar to the last time when I wrote a similarly-titled post, my story starts a day before. On Thursday evening, Erica came up to me and asked, “Mummy, are you coming to school tomorrow for the IJ Olympics to support me?”, … Continue reading
Those we have left behind
It’s International Women’s Day today and whilst we celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of women at work and at home and the progress we have made in gender equality and reflect on how much more we have to do, I … Continue reading
The CO2 Surcharge on a Tesla Model S is not an Abatement Cost
I have been following the story of Joe Nguyen and his (mis)adventures trying to bring in Singapore’s first Tesla electric car with some interest. Poor guy had to jump through so many hoops, got passed around and back and fro … Continue reading
Which superhero has a growth mindset?
Edwin and I are preparing a session to talk about Growth Mindset with some of our MACHs (Microsoft Academy of College Hires) at the end of March. MACHs are Microsoft’s equivalent of fresh graduates from university bachelor or master programs, so you are … Continue reading
Thank you Uncle Heikel and Auntie Helen
The Olio Bites Cafe at Level 21 within the Microsoft offices at One Marina Boulevard closed on Feb 29 to make way for renovations and a new operator moving in in a few weeks’ time. Occupying pride of place on the wall next to the cashier counter … Continue reading
You’d think I would know if it is an emergency even if I have earphones plugged in
I have taken lots of flights in the past 20 years for work and pleasure and so pretty much know the safety drill inside out for take off and landing. Seat upright, tray table stowed? Check! Bags securely stowed in the overhead compartment or … Continue reading
Nook – sadly living up to its namesake
Last week Sunday, I decided to take the kids out for brunch and thought it would be nice to chill out somewhere along the strip of restaurants and cafes that have been popping up at Lorong Kilat. The kids wanted to hang out at … Continue reading
The Dottie Experience – watch out for the CEO that takes you out for a breakfast or lunch interview
I read this article yesterday about a CEO who takes applicants out for breakfast and lunch. He would arrive early at the appointed restaurant and promise a huge tip to the waiter to mess up his interviewee’s order (i.e. overcooked, undercooked, or just … Continue reading
Being a single parent or having been raised by a single parent IS a stigma in India
Earlier in February, I posted a blog titled “being a single parent or having been raised by a single parent might be a stigma in India”. A friend of mine wondered if perhaps in India, a “single parent” would be … Continue reading
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