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    • D Offline
      Dnls_mum
      last edited by

      Nebbermind:
      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?

      Hahaha!!!!
      Later become CPIB case!

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        Nebbermind
        last edited by

        Dnls_mum:
        Nebbermind:

        [quote=\"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?

        Hahaha!!!!
        Later become CPIB case![/quote]No lah, I meant getting the people to commit to huge mortgages and car loans n have to work like :siao:

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          Dnls_mum
          last edited by

          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:
          Nebbermind:
          Dnls_mum:

          [quote=\"Nebbermind\"]
          Thought that's what our gahmen is doing?

          Hahaha!!!!
          Later become CPIB case!

          No lah, I meant getting the people to commit to huge mortgages and car loans n have to work like :siao:[/quote]I mean big mortgages and car loan, then need lots of money, then temptation then CPIB lor ...hehehe. CPIB very busy lately la.

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            Imami
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            limlim:
            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\"..

            Gosh.... šŸ˜“

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              2ppaamm
              last edited by

              Nebbermind:
              Dnls_mum:

              [quote=\"Nebbermind\"]
              Thought that's what our gahmen is doing?

              Hahaha!!!!
              Later become CPIB case!

              No lah, I meant getting the people to commit to huge mortgages and car loans n have to work like :siao:[/quote]Hm... never thought of it that way...

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                buds
                last edited by

                Nebbermind:
                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?

                Wah lao! :rotflmao:

                Yah hor! :idea:

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                  ruohoo97
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                  chamonix:

                  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:
                  Hi, Chamonix, Oh, they are not twins. I homeschooled the first two kids out of five till DS1 P3 and DD2 P1. Now my eldest son is Sec 2 (time flies). He told me once, had I not homeschooled him, he would have played for S-league. :evil: DD is in swimming. They love school simply because of sports and friends there. I do have to work with them in various subjects because they learn so little at school. Normally, we finish one year's work in one of long holidays(Jun or Dec).

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                    ruohoo97
                    last edited by

                    chamonix:
                    2ppaamm:


                    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.

                    :goodpost: I really enjoy the 'time-off'. :please:
                    Before that, I only got to enjoy some really quiet moments way past midnight šŸ˜“
                    2ppaamm:
                    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. šŸ™‚ 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.
                    This is certainly encouraging. :rahrah: For the moment, my daughter enjoys and loves school. I can't say the same for my son but hopefully, in time to come, the pros will outweigh the cons for him. (Actually, what he dislikes most is homework.)

                    At age of 14, she goes to U and owns a business! :scared: Impressive!

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                      Chenonceau
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                      ruohoo97:

                      DD is in swimming. They love school simply because of sports and friends there. I do have to work with them in various subjects because they learn so little at school. Normally, we finish one year's work in one of long holidays(Jun or Dec).
                      This is what we do too.

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                        Nebbermind
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                        Chenonceau:
                        ruohoo97:


                        DD is in swimming. They love school simply because of sports and friends there. I do have to work with them in various subjects because they learn so little at school. Normally, we finish one year's work in one of long holidays(Jun or Dec).

                        This is what we do too.

                        I feel so complacent now!!

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