Me Time!

[MyPillow]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"1900179\" time=\"1551262010\" user_id=\"17023:

Half half. Earlier we invested in 2 FH investment properties. Instead of waiting for property agents to buy/sell/rent for us, I decided to get my own property agent license.

Because of the latest ABSD, I doubt the market will see much capital appreciation (but will not crash either). Nonetheless, I am still very much in love with properties. Not just the rental part, I foresee we may buy/sell again in the near future. Meanwhile I will also keep myself updated by attending property-related courses.

U got your license already ? If so that’s fast , is the certification exam difficult ?

StarL - 人在江湖 身不由己. I also wish n hope to do just my job but added task n more task periodically.colleagyes always say our rewards is more work ! My boss set high expectations though I m not keen in promo too - just want to get my job done neat

[laughingcat]

yl, I wish I can go back to work ah. But my feisty chauvinistic DC2 insisted that I stay at home FOR him. DC2 has been like this since toddler in childcare. I remembered him lugging his trolley bag from the childcare to my car complaining all the way on my tardiness in picking up in time. I went back to see my colleagues the other day and half way through, this DC2 kept calling on my hp asking when will I be back. :oops: I have spoken to DH on the intention to go back to workforce but his reply was to get DC2's approval woah. :faint:

[Estéema]

Nice to be complimented by Taiwan that Spingaporeans May not hv land or other natural resources but we have 无形的力量 that makes Sporean’s distinct & succeed. Nice! Our govt’s mktg of Sporean hv created alit if new opportunities, whatever spanner our nearby neigbours might wanna throw at us. Hope our kids & future generation learn to work well with global partners.

[janet88]

went for blood test at SGH for my thyroid problem.

so happy managed to get an appointment to see the doctor next week…have been calling the appt desk every other day hoping someone will cancel.
since December, I’ve already gone for necessary checkups regarding delayed menses and eczema, now left with endocrine.

[janet88]

laughingcat\" post_id=\"1900184\" time=\"1551265004\" user_id=\"3309:

I have spoken to DH on the intention to go back to workforce but his reply was to get DC2's approval woah. :faint:

so your 'boss' is not hubby but need the kids' approval before you can return to the workforce. I've been a SAHM for 19 years...doubt I have market value if I return to workforce. my younger one still needs someone firm at home. my parents can't handle her nonsense.

[MrsKiasu]

my dh has been very encouraging for me to work.. in fact there was a time I find too encouraging it is something I had always like to do one day just that now I have another hurdle to cross, it is myself, my drive not in sync with what I want :sad:

[MrsKiasu]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"1900154\" time=\"1551255806\" user_id=\"17023:

Cloud Cloud\" post_id=\"1900150\" time=\"1551254248\" user_id=\"160688:[quote=\"Cloud Cloud\" post_id=1900150 time=1551254248 user_id=160688]Agree with leeyi. I miss chit chatting with colleagues but love the carefreeness of a SAHM. Also, need to be careful with spending. If not, my “boss” will grumble...

Not easy for employees of our age. Bosses have higher expectations as we are more highly paid. We are given more projects and expected to guide our younger colleagues...

I think even if we need to 伸手要钱 and kena grumbled by our “paymasters”, it is still worth it. Because I can slap/kick my “paymaster” but I can’t do that to my office boss if he trampled on my ego. :rotflmao:[/quote]

you really slap/kick arh :yikes:

[MrsKiasu]

MyPillow\" post_id=\"1900138\" time=\"1551249023\" user_id=\"70594:

i think being a salaried employee and running own business produce different outcome of mindset.
we work bcoz of the salary/bonus and vacation leave etc
Running own biz has its own satisfaction & achievement that salaried employee can't achieve and taste at all.
My runway is confirmed shorter as a salaried staff , unless i can think of a business to start up too ....dun think I have biz mind ... hmmm... back as a 打工女 :roll:

i agree!

[ngl2010]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"1900179\" time=\"1551262010\" user_id=\"17023:

Half half. Earlier we invested in 2 FH investment properties. Instead of waiting for property agents to buy/sell/rent for us, I decided to get my own property agent license.

Because of the latest ABSD, I doubt the market will see much capital appreciation (but will not crash either). Nonetheless, I am still very much in love with properties. Not just the rental part, I foresee we may buy/sell again in the near future. Meanwhile I will also keep myself updated by attending property-related courses.

Lee_yl, do you need to be part of a property agency in order to get your property agent license?

[MyPillow]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1900191\" time=\"1551266350\" user_id=\"43981:

my dh has been very encouraging for me to work.. in fact there was a time I find too encouraging it is something I had always like to do one day just that now I have another hurdle to cross, it is myself, my drive not in sync with what I want :sad:

For your situation , better for u to be sahm
I m unsure wat job we can find if we are out of job market for long ... unless we have specialized skill set
Slmkhoo has gd language skills , can do part time editorial (?) , even home based accounting job cannot have too long a break in between -else can’t catch up with market conditions