tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83064815210230571612012-02-17T02:49:06.170+08:00Executive WoesIllustrations of Real World Workplace ExperiencesLord_Shadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131138165116066453noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-37056949473114221142008-08-11T23:17:00.005+08:002008-08-11T23:51:01.335+08:00Customer Billed for Rollercoaster When Only A Tyre Swing Is neededSorry for the hiatus on the posts I have been caught up with a project for the Singapore government while my dear friend Ee Ling has been busy opening up a Pharmacy :)Came across this very meaningful yet funny comic strip about the perceptions of different individuals on a project. This is something I can resonate very well as I am in the midst of completing a project and have gone through almostLord_Shadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131138165116066453noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-92127723533392792042008-04-21T09:47:00.007+08:002008-04-22T09:10:20.050+08:00Interview BlundersI'm sure many of us get extremely nervous during interviews, and we might have said a stupid thing or two.But some of the stories I've heard from the interviewers are really hilarious.These two situations REALLY happened!GirlMalaysianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-61452439363197129142008-03-16T16:50:00.002+08:002008-03-16T16:55:08.133+08:00How To Be A Good ManagerA good laugh :) credits to Oliver Widder creator of the Geek & Poke comic strips which focuses on IT humor much like Dilbert.Lord_Shadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131138165116066453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-53457371765380776722008-03-16T16:08:00.005+08:002008-03-16T16:56:00.270+08:00Licycle of An Executive's SalaryClick to enlargeThis seems to be a trend that I am noticing among young executives these days, especially when I observe most signing themselves up for long-term commitments (i.e. cars, home, etc.) and spending heavily (i.e. entertainment, mobile phones, etc.) when they don't even have enough savings to last for a year.I am sure most have gone through their stages when they spend off their firstLord_Shadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131138165116066453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-68010600602285463472008-03-11T22:34:00.005+08:002008-03-11T22:52:29.023+08:00Promotion ParleyUnderstandably, it's tough to promote a suborinate sometimes. Various factors have to be taken into account - the person's past performance, experience and managerial capabilities, how his/her colleagues will react, how to justify that person's promotion to HR, etc...Yet it's also very tough on the employee who thinks s/he ought to be promoted but it just isn't happening.I must stress that my GirlMalaysianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-45131434280008798102008-03-06T03:01:00.003+08:002008-03-06T03:29:51.114+08:00Time FliesThis strip is based on my own experience and I am sure most of you would always have neglected someone important just because there was work. Work will always be there but times with our loved ones last just for that moment and if we miss it then it's gone. I also take the chance to apologize to all my loved ones and dear friends when I always thought I did not have the time to keep in touch. I Lord_Shadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131138165116066453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-33444284913525929942008-02-25T00:28:00.001+08:002008-02-25T00:28:36.192+08:00We Are Always WrongOnce again, this was inspired by a true story of one of my friends. May God have mercy on his sanity in dealing with his boss :), I sincerely feel bosses should not be so fickle-minded, should give clear instructions and not act as if they are always finding fault with their sub-ordinates. Like in this case, no particular limit was given to my friend, EVEN AFTER asking for it!Lord_Shadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131138165116066453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-32743613223897994932008-02-24T00:57:00.014+08:002008-02-24T02:23:14.880+08:00Different DirectionsEver had bosses who are heading different directions, but could never come to a consensus?Guess who are the ones who suffer?The moral of the story is, always leave the Board room with ONE decision. It doesn't matter how the outcome was reached - whether by majority vote or the person highest in hierachy putting his/her foot down, making the decision and taking responsibilty for it. After that, itGirlMalaysianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-65429225164813777122008-02-22T08:52:00.009+08:002008-02-22T09:47:01.119+08:00"Tai Chi" Skills My first contribution!My dad saw me drawing and said, "Huh? You can draw wan meh?"Well, I can't, really. I can draw stick figures, scan it into the computer and then make use of my Photoshop skills.I couldn't even produce a comic that fit within the width limit. With practice, hopefully I'll learn to tell stories utilising less space.But for now, click on the image on the left for the full GirlMalaysianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-77261395868044288872008-02-21T13:01:00.003+08:002008-02-22T06:28:57.548+08:00Are You A Horse or Donkey?This story was inspired by a colleague of mine when she had this actual conversation with the CEO of the company and the CEO was really speechless after her reply.Lord_Shadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131138165116066453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-41268206996798044232008-02-21T00:03:00.006+08:002008-02-21T00:37:50.460+08:00We Are Trying To Help!!!Despite our best intentions to help, we are at times often misunderstood by the very people that we are trying to help. I reckon that either they really don't see the benefit or might be plain dumb at times.Lord_Shadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131138165116066453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306481521023057161.post-90323140042411549362008-02-20T23:57:00.003+08:002008-02-22T13:15:50.308+08:00Grand Opening!Welcome to Executive Woes, where I'll try to capture the perils of an executive in his/her everyday life. I am sure that most of you all can relate personally to some of the experiences which will be posted in the future. If you have any ideas don't forget to drop me an email, and would greatly appreciate if you guys can leave a comment or two :)I am aiming to have the site updated with fresh Lord_Shadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131138165116066453noreply@blogger.com0