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Dilemma

Zephyr_Mage — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:31:25 +0800

Hi guys, I have been on the hunt for a new job since the beginning of the year. My priority is getting a job in Singapore (I'll admit that a big part of the reason is to pay off my study loan).

The situation is this, I just got an offer at a local company and I am supposed to reply tomorrow. Truth is, they didn't match my expected salary, in fact the basic isn't that much higher from my current gross salary. So I'm kinda disappointed. But they offer better prospects that my current company for sure.

But as I mentioned, my priority is getting into Singapore. So, should I accept the offer or risk the better prospects to concentrate on getting a job in Singapore? After all, it is not guaranteed that I'll get a job there, let alone getting one with similar prospects.

Conundrums of a dressed-up Malaysian

Zephyr_Mage — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:16:00 +0800

The other day I attended an outing with me friends. I told my friend about some dude checking me out. He attributed it to my dressing.

My outfit that night:
rolled up v-neck sweater
button up shirt

HUH?

I was immediately reminded of a time a couple of months ago where I mentioned to the someone that I wanted to purchase some suede brogues.
His reaction?

"too ahpek"

Also, when I showed him a photo of some burgundy Wolverine 1000 Mile boots which is high up my wish list. Again, what he said almost me made me rage.

So, fellow gents, what are your experiences with Malaysians? Are you being shunned for your fashion sense? Are you being labeled "GAY"? Are you being laughed at? Ridiculed?
Share your experiences.

EDITED for risk of exposing my identity

Layering

Zephyr_Mage — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:50:52 +0800

Fellow style/fashion enthusiasts,

What do you feel about layering? I find that Malaysians usually shy away from layering. Either because of the weather, or because they are afraid other people might think they are tryhards, or because they do not give a shit about their dressing.
Now I see quite a number of men try to layer with plaid shirts and synthetic leather jackets, which isn't a bad thing.

What about you guys? What are your experiences with layering? What do you layer with? Cardigans? Scarves? Sweaters? V-neck sweaters? Lightweight plaid shirts? Bomber jackets? Sports coats?

As for me, I quite like sweaters+chinos as I'm more of a smart casual (western-style) guy. But my colleagues frown upon it because of my age (I'm 23. Yes, wtf?) as they probably think younger adults should dress up in graphic tees and jeans (I hate graphic tees). Sweaters are just too ahpek for Malaysians. Don't even think about sports coats. lol

I'm quite curious about cardigans too but I find them a little too "ready for bed". Perhaps you can show me photos where cardigans are done right? =)
I thought about plaid shirts. I tried some on at Gap and liked what I see. But it's KIV for now as I find it a little too grungy.

Ohh there was once when I mentioned that I was thinking of copping some brogues for my chinos for when I go pubbing but my peers cringed so hard it made me rage a little.
Anyway that's a whole new topic.

tl;dr: What's your take on layering?

Non-baller sneakers

Zephyr_Mage — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:04:13 +0800

Firstly I would like to apologise for making a new thread for this, but the current sneaker thread is flooded with ballers and rather thick sneakers. Please move the thread if you think this is not appropriate.

Secondly, why is it so hard to find awesome (and affordable) non-baller sneakers in Malaysia? I'm talking about sneakers which you can pair with shirts and trousers or skinny/slim jeans.
The closest I can find are cheap-ass-looking Topman plimsolls, Vans (would like to see some thinner soles though) and overpriced Fred Perrys (their white leather trainers are kick-ass though).

I saw these sneakers go for like $20 but these guys who do US shopping services quote me for like RM180-190. Damn.

So have you guys seen some nice pairs?

Career direction

Zephyr_Mage — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:13:39 +0800

Greetings,

I am an engineering fresh degree holder (yeah yet another one), currently in only my 2nd week of work (at a Japanese machinery company). It is my objective though, to go into banking sometime later in my career, but I have applied for a few banks anyway.

My first question is, since I have only started working, is it advisable to go into another direction as soon as I get the opportunity while I am still young? Or should I gain real life more experience first and slowly transition into another direction? I admit I should have put more thought into this before taking on the job. I took up the job as I was feeling the pressure because most of my friends have started working already. Plus, I thought the experience was worth the low pay and the monotonous work environment. Yeah, my mistake.

The situation is I'm not really happy with the job. More details in the spoiler.

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My second question is, if I do get an interview with one of the banks, do I tell them that I'm working and request for interview after working hours (if possible)? Or do I take leave and not tell them that I'm working? I'm afraid that I might give them a bad impression.

Thanks in advance.

How to get over it

Zephyr_Mage — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:11:35 +0800

OK, I used to be in this relationship with my girlfriend, who is the clingy type.

How it happened:

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What happened:

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The story she tells me always changes, and there are many discrepancies so at that moment I gave them the benefit of the doubt. But when I asked her where he brought her that night if nothing happened, she'd go "I don't feel well don't ask me" and cut me off. I temporarily made myself forget about it and we spent a nice Valentine's together.

Today, for some reason I got really curious again and I asked her once more. Again she told me she doesn't feel well. This time I told her straight up that I actually believe that she really did it that night and this time she didn't deny it. So, I broke it off with her and now I feel like shit.

Deep down, I really hope that she's only lying to me to make me angry and jealous, but who am I kidding?

How can I get over this? Can I call it betrayal even though we were in the "time off" period? I cannot stand the images of her doing the deed and these images keep playing in my head!

Thanks for reading. To the forummer who knows me personally, don't tell any of our friends about this, thanks.

Hakaba Kitaro

Zephyr_Mage — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:17:01 +0800

Anyone watching this?
It's produced by Toei Animation, the same company which produced Mononoke.
It also has the same art director.

There had been a few adaptations of the manga but this is the only one that is faithful to the source.

I've watched the first 2 episodes and I'm interested. Well, partly because I LOVED the style of Mononoke.
The show lacks the FABULOUS Medicine Seller though

Here, have some Shoko-tan ED.
[youtube]dHJIGabD5uQ[/youtube]

I predict this thread will die a quick death like the Mononoke thread but heck...

Ultimate Survivor Kaiji

Zephyr_Mage — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:53:39 +0800

QUOTE(ANN)

Itou Kaiji is a bum who steals car emblems and slashes tires on what seems to be a regular basis. This routine changes one day when he is paid a visit by a man in a trench-coat. Once the two get talking, it seems that the visitor (Calling himself Endou) is a debt collector. The reason for his visit is an unpaid loan which kaiji had previously co-signed for a work-mate (Furuhata Takeshi). The original loan was 30000 yen and once Takeshi had disappeared, the loan then fell on Kaiji. Kaiji is then told of a way to clear the interest compounded debt (which stood at 3,850,000 yen), which involved getting on a boat with others in his position. Once on the boat the debtors would then have to gamble with loaned money, which would end with a few winning, and others getting into deeper debt and having to work to pay of their debts. After some coercing kaiji accepts a position on the boat, in order to clear himself and make a bit of money as well...

Nobody watching this? From what I've seen so far, it's the anime to watch this season.