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      2ppaamm
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      Dnls_mum:

      I suppose everyone's views and opinions are based on our personal experience. My views are what I will do, but not all recruiting managers are like me. My first experience with a post grad is at my first financial industry job. A credit and marketing job, requiring me to bring in new business. One of my colleague is an MBA. The boss is very clear that she was recruited becos of her MBA. Several of us fresh grads came in a while after her. I tell you, she had the worst sales performance among all of us for the 2 years I was there. Of cos then in subsequent years I had other experiences too.

      Let's just agree to disagree, ok? ๐Ÿ™‚
      Hahaha... is that MBA a PR? :rotflmao:
      No worries lah, all our experiences are different, and the people we meet are also different, no big deal, prefer to focus on the similarities... :imcool:

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        Nebbermind
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        Ok, if u r talking abt affiliation, I don't wish to get drawn into that ๐Ÿ˜‰

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          2ppaamm
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          chamonix:
          ruohoo97:

          [quote=\"chamonix\"]That is why my son has been begging me and trying his luck every week to take him out of school. He said he can learn much more and faster at home, and still has lots of time to laze around. ๐Ÿ˜‰


          I had homeschooled my two elder kids till P3, I must say both, (homeschool and mainstream school) have their pros and cons. Homeschool, kids naturally will learn more and fast; but Mum was really tired, so I gave up when NO4 DS came. My children enjoy both lah, but they like school more because they can play their sports, soccer in the school team. So I guess, ้ฑผๅ’Œ็†ŠๆŽŒ้šพไปฅๅ…ผๅพ—ไนŽ๏ผ

          Hi ruohoo97,

          It's so nice to meet another homeschooler (or ex-homeschooler). :snuggles: So, you placed your kids back to school only when they were in P3 (twins)?

          For us, it was more of an 'unschooling' approach. Hence, I have a much easier time as in I just need to provide my kids with resources and have them tell me whatever they want. (We kept our hands off the Singapore syllabus except for Maths.)

          But like you, I placed my kids back in schools hoping they will get to experience teamwork and enjoy the various activities they offer. My son is looking forward to joining badminton while my girl dancing. Hopefully, they will get their wishes come true soon. :xedfingers:[/quote]Yes, there is definitely value in putting them in school. I found homeschooling the kids full-time and all the time not very good for the parent and the children. As a FTWM, I found it hard to cope and tiring, but kept pushing. It is good to have a chance to put them in school, especially if the school is not too demanding. I get some 'time-off', get recharged and then go again.

          My sons also now prefer going to school, and just two years ago, they were dying to be homeschooled. Change is also good for them. Who knows, when they get tired of school again, they might ask me to homeschool them, which I am perfectly fine as well. My daughter was dying to get out of school, so I homeschooled her last year. Starting this year, she has been so happy to go to uni. Now, she is like a bird everyday... happy to go to school for classes, happy to have friends even though they are much older, great study groups. I think the homeschool and school mix worked well for her. She went to school a total of 6 years, homeschooled 3 years, preschool for 4 years and her uni is a 4 years' course. I thought her learning journey has been great, and seeing her so happy is the best reward for me. ๐Ÿ™‚ She now owns a small biz, is also looking for a part-time job since she is now legally able to work (14) but mainly because her business is not paying her enough! :rotflmao: So there's no hard and fast rule, at least for me. I can still recall the angry, frustrated girl she was, and am so happy I answered her calls for help. ้ฑผๅ’Œ็†ŠๆŽŒ้šพไปฅๅ…ผๅพ—ไนŽ Can!

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            Nebbermind
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            OT


            Now listening to the rally. Quite like HSKโ€ฆhe seems to be listening to people more than statistics.

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              2ppaamm
              last edited by

              Nebbermind:
              OT


              Now listening to the rally. Quite like HSK...he seems to be listening to people more than statistics.
              Can I hear it on the Internet? Can you provide me the link? I got no access to Singapore TV leh...

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                limlim
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                Melodies:
                May I just check with you who will you hire and who has a higher potential between these two applicants below?:

                Candidate 1 - an application with a PHD in BA/finance/Economics from Harvard at 23 year-old
                Candidate 2 - an application with a Bachelor in BA/finance/Economics from NUS at 23 YO

                At least I know candidate 1will definitely stand out between these two and will have VERY high potential in his career development in my industries!
                Which one cheaper? :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

                Are you comparing at same pricing? If different pricing, the more exp one may never get the chance to \"show the high potential\"..

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                  Dnls_mum
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                  2ppaamm:
                  Dnls_mum:


                  I will choose the Singaporean! :evil:

                  Wah... running the danger of nepotism :scratchhead: But I will choose the poorer one, or the one who needs the job more, only if he/she is at least 3rd generation Singaporean.

                  My point is that phd or not make no difference to me:). I agree about the one from the poorer family. More hungry...essential quality for a sales job. ๐Ÿ™‚

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                    2ppaamm
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                    Dnls_mum:
                    2ppaamm:

                    [quote=\"Dnls_mum\"]
                    I will choose the Singaporean! :evil:

                    Wah... running the danger of nepotism :scratchhead: But I will choose the poorer one, or the one who needs the job more, only if he/she is at least 3rd generation Singaporean.

                    My point is that phd or not make no difference to me:). I agree about the one from the poorer family. More hungry...essential quality for a sales job. :)[/quote] :rotflmao: we used to joke that we must ask the sales people to buy big houses and big cars, so that they have a huge mortgage and a big car loan. With those obligations, they will work like :siao: . So mean :evil:

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                      Nebbermind
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                      2ppaamm:
                      Nebbermind:

                      OT


                      Now listening to the rally. Quite like HSK...he seems to be listening to people more than statistics.

                      Can I hear it on the Internet? Can you provide me the link? I got no access to Singapore TV leh...

                      Not sure if u will get anything from http://www.ndr.sg

                      Pm only coming on at 8pm sg time.

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                        Nebbermind
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                        2ppaamm:

                        :rotflmao: we used to joke that we must ask the sales people to buy big houses and big cars, so that they have a huge mortgage and a big car loan. With those obligations, they will work like :siao: . So mean :evil:
                        Thought that's what our gahmen is doing?

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