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Private Banking

HotRod — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:16:19 +0800

Hi guys, i'm interested to get to know more about private banking. What is the job scope and prospects of this job? Who are the industry leaders for this segment of banking?

I would appreciate if anyone can share your valuable experience here.

Fund Manager/stock broker/trader

HotRod — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:57:35 +0800

Hi guys, can anyone tell me what is the difference between a fund manager, stock broker and a trader ? i'm really interested in investments, but i'm not sure which path to go. Is it always the best choice to start off with as an analyst ?

I-CAPITAL

HotRod — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:47:00 +0800

I got called up by this company for interview recently for the position of equity analyst. And i would like to know more about this company in terms of the following:

1) what is the work culture like in i-capital ?
2) does the company have good career opportunities ?
3) how much is the fresh grad salary range and what are the other employee benefits?
4) what do i need to study for the equity analyst interview (in terms of technical knowledge).

Anyone who worked or happen to know about this company, feel free to share your views here. Thanks !!

[addedon]May 24, 2010, 11:54 pm[/addedon]Anyone kind enough to share with me your experience ? my interview is real soon.

Corporate Planning

HotRod — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:56:21 +0800

I've recently been offered a job in a public listed company in the corporate planning department. Can anyone tell me what is corporate planning and how does it differ from the corporate advisory in IB or Big 4s.

Is it a good place to start off your career ?

What is the range of expected salary in this field ?

perfume for girlfriend

HotRod — Sun, 09 May 2010 10:13:26 +0800

I'm planning to a get a perfume for my gf. But i've absolutely no idea what brand to go for. Never bought a perfume before. I prefer perfume with fresh smell and not too strong. Budget around 200-250. Any suggestion guys ?

Bank's Treasury Department

HotRod — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:23:27 +0800

As per title, can anyone tell me more about the job scope in a treasury deparment of a bank ?

Is the department only consist of forex/capital market dealers ?

Does the department take in fresh graduates ?

Is this part of banking similar as investment banking ?

Alchohol

HotRod — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:46:20 +0800

Hi guys, i'm just wondering if there is anyway to increase alcohol resistance (without taking things like butter)? i usually turn red very fast and i think one bottle of beer is enough to get my head spinning. The thing is that when i turn red fast, everyone starts picking on me and feed with more alcohol until i completely pass out.

I need help !! i love to drink but everytime i drink, i end up high/tipsy/drunk. I guess thats the disadvantage of turning red fast.

Morning Blues

HotRod — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:55:22 +0800

As per topic, i am working now, but i always feel sleepy in the morning even if i have enough sleep (8 hours).

Any cure ? coffee doesn't seem to work for me.

Knee Injury

HotRod — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:22:47 +0800

I fell down recently in a man hole, had 8 stitches just below my right knee cap. When my wound recovered, i couldn't bend my leg nor raise my leg when i put my leg straight. I went to see a Chinese doctor and got some massage. I can bend my leg after that, but i still feel pain whenever i raise my leg after putting it straight. Its like the moment i squeeze my knee muscle to raise my leg, that particular part is pain. I can walk on flat grounds without problem, just that when i walk up the staircase, my right leg has difficulty pushing myself up.

Anyone suffered this kind of knee injury before ? is it knee ligament damage ? should i see an orthopedic doctor or a sports clinic ?

spannar or not to spannar ?

HotRod — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:11:08 +0800

I came to know a girl recently. I got really attracted to her, but the thing is i found out that she has a boyfriend (not really sure how long they were together). I dunno whether if i should proceed.

Spannar makes me guilty.

Don't spannar makes me regret.

I'm not a person who can easily fall for any girls, in fact i took years to come across this girl. I'm in a dilemma. Does anyone have any experience to share ?

Slipped Disc

HotRod — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:42:09 +0800

I'm only at early 20s but diagnosed with slipped disc due to heavy lifting activities recently. I have tried going to a chinese doctor (they call themselves accupresurist) which cost me RM70 per session. My condition improved a little after 10 sessions but still can't get me cured completely and its too costly for me to carry on, considering that its only 15 mins per session.

I've also tried going to a bone specialist, and the doctor told me to try physio theraphy. AFter 1 month of physio therapy, i felt like my condition did not get any better.

Some friends told me that their parents had the same problem and only manage to cure it after like 5-10 years. Some never recovered. Some recovered through qi-gong.

Does anyone have the same problem as me ? How do you cure it ? i'm quite depressed right now.