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How to declare tax return

Gisele_Marie — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:37:55 +0800

What if I registered for a biz (sole prop), didn't make a single cent. Closed biz d - Filed for Penamatan at SSM. How do I declare my tax?

Or don't need to declare at all?

I'm fired, and decided I'm done with employment!

Gisele_Marie — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:40:24 +0800

Ever since when I was in uni and later in the workforce, I always see my first 5-10 years in employment as a stepping stone to opening my own business one day. I aspire to do big things and want to achieve a lot in life, and I believe I'm capable in making things happen.

So, when I came out to work, I was so excited and expected work to be one where I can conceptualize ideas and pushed for my own ideas to reality to executing them. I wanted to see my ideas and opinions fly, contributing a big portion of work, and knowing that I get to run my own show.

Little did I know, work is nothing like that. It is structured and everything was handed from top down... We little employees at the bottom have nothing much to contribute, but just to run operations which decisions are all made within the interest from up there. I am only a small fly and want to do more! Even after voicing out to bosses, they said it's only that much they can give me.

I was getting really turned off since day one at work. Not enjoying at all what I'm doing, slaving away with a high salary only as a consolation, but little personal development and I totally lost my drive and passion. Not unleashing my full potential at all.

That's where my employer realized I don't enjoy what I'm doing, and do not fit being in there. They don't want us to waste each other's time, since we're not good fit. It's like a break up between an incompatible couple. I'm fired from my job, mostly because I don't enjoy being in employment.

If someone asks me to apply for other jobs now, I don't feel excited at the prospect at all. Foreseeing that it's going to be the same as my current job, slaving away pointlessly accomplishing objectives set by people up there. Basically, I want to give up employment at this point onwards.

I know in my heart I want to start a business one day. But not this soon. I thought it'd be another 5-10 years at least, never thought it'd come so soon. As much as I have so much ambitions and drive to start my own business now, I can't help but to feel a little bit scared and insecure as well... Being thrown into the water so suddenly, quickly, and unexpectedly.

Yet if people ask me to go apply for other jobs first, I don't think I'll be happy.

What should I do? I really need a game plan, and fast. Yet I have not been inspired... I really need to figure out what I want to do. Being thrown into the water so soon, without a game plan, is really risky. Putting on even more urgency to kick start my plan fast.

Since I'm still young, I still have a lot of time to burn. It's good to start with a clean slate, and I don't mind starting small. As long as it comes to my own business, I'm very willing to work hard at it and be patient, knowing that I will face many challenges in this path.

But right now, I'm just really nervous without a game plan. Yet I know in my heart this is what I want to do.

All this just to fight for what you're really passionate about.

Anyone been through this experience? Care enough to share or advise?

Forced to resign, but I don't want to!

Gisele_Marie — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:23:01 +0800

Recently, I was called by my department head to force to resign. Stupid me at that time, believed in her reasons why I should resign, and I actually AGREED verbally to resign.

But now, after thinking positively and rationally, I actually disagree with my department head that I should resign, and I actually want to stay!

What should I do? How can I convince my department head that I'm actually fit to stay?

And the surprising thing is... My immediate managers and surrounding colleagues actually had no idea that I was forced to resign! I mean, wouldn't the department head consult at least my immediate managers before deciding on such a big decision? She can't just ask me to go just based on her own opinions and what she sees, right? After all, I don't report to her directly. All she sees is just very topline of how I'm performing. Shouldn't my immediate managers at least know?

I just want to convince her that I want to stay, do you think I can retract back my words? I know it makes me look indecisive and direction-less, but you have to fight for what you really want right?

As long as I have not submitted my written resignation, I'm not considered resigned right?

How long would interview process be for MNC/big co

Gisele_Marie — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:52:10 +0800

How long would the entire interview process take for Management Trainee positions in MNCs/big companies? I know they would normally have more than one round of interview, usually 2-3 rounds.

How long would the whole process take, counting from the day of first interview? Rounding up experience from everyone, how's your experience with interviews for MT positions in big firms?

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Philip Morris Interview (Marlboro Manufacturer)

Gisele_Marie — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:23:22 +0800

Hey Lowyat-ians! I got a call to attend Philip Morris interview for Graduate Trainee Program. Anyone got called too?

I need some advice

How's the working environment there? What will they ask in the interview? What do they expect from a candidate?

Need your help and advice, thanks!

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Dell vs HP

Gisele_Marie — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:54:05 +0800

Dell vs HP.

Why brand is better and why?

Thanks.