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Repost: Job mismatches, reality of finding work

AnimeSinceForever — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:49:10 +0800

From thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/06/job-mismatches-and-the-reality-of-finding-work

PETALING JAYA: When it comes to doing a job unrelated to their field of studies, it’s all about perspective and preference, says a digital creator who also blogs about employment.

Ahmad Azeem Ahmad Raslan, 28, a Masters in Administrative Science holder, said he had sent out 297 applications before finally landing a job.

“The whole process was difficult, and during that phase, I had to do freelance work to support myself.

“I did video editing and graphic design. The money I made went to paying for food, drinks, telephone bills, petrol and others.

“You can pick up any job which is far from your degree to earn a living.

“At the end of the day, you need to put food on the table.

“All the bills are waiting at the end of the month, there is no discount, we have to pay them all,” he said.Ahmad Azeem, who lives in Rawang, Selangor, has some 3,700 followers on Facebook and runs a popular blog called Travelog Azar, where he also shares his views on topics like job mismatch and the reality of finding a job.

He added that in the end, job seekers should base their perspective on the reality of the employment market.

“For better or worse, it’s their perspective of things (whether they take up a job they are trained for or not),” he said.

Ahmad Azeem also spoke about the importance of acquiring skills to do a job because “graduates cannot continue to score on paper only”.

“The world needs problem-solvers, thinkers and reliable workers, not merely paper chasers or top scorers, as we do not want those who have knowledge in theory only,” he said.

Call centre agent Hidayah Mohd Nor, 30, who holds a bachelor degree in communication, said undergraduates cannot have high demands unless they have a very strong portfolio.

“During the internship period, we can start choosing our path and will know where we fit in. After that, it’s luck or your rezeki (blessing).

“Sometimes it feels like there are only low-level jobs because of a lack of positions on the higher level for graduates.

“Even in the government sector, there is a quota for positions; so it appears like graduates need to lower their benchmark to get a job,” said Hidayah, who is from Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.Senior personal trainer Jonnath Tan, 30, opted for his line of work because it aligned with his life goals and passion.

Despite holding a diploma in advertising and a degree in marketing, he said he was doing his best at his job.

“For those who are unable to get into their desired field, it is best to provide value for yourself and others in other areas, every failure puts you one step closer to success – the key is perseverance and persistence.

“We also need better exposure to learn about the variety of job opportunities, instead being limited to business, law, engineering, aviation, medicine and other so-called popular jobs,” he said.

To prevent graduates ending up in jobs requiring only low-level skills, Tan opined that the education system needed to change to nurture students who weren’t just followers, but who could also think outside the box.

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Find more space to put flag, Austria now attacked

AnimeSinceForever — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:18:29 +0800

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-89...n-underway.html
"At least FOUR dead and 17 wounded in Austrian 'ISIS' attack: One terrorist still on the run after police shoot dead 'radicalised' gunman who opened fire on revellers during Vienna's final night before lockdown
Two women and two men were killed after shooting began outside a synagogue in central Vienna at 8pm
The gunman, armed with an automatic rifle, pistol and machete was 'neutralised' at 8.09pm, police chief said
Interior minister said the man was wearing a dummy explosives belt and was an Islamic State sympathiser
Shocking footage shows a man wielding an assault rifle and sprinting through the streets before firing shots
A huge manhunt has been launched as it is believed there still could be another attacker on the loose
By DANYAL HUSSAIN FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 19:53 GMT, 2 November 2020 | UPDATED: 07:59 GMT, 3 November 2020"

Lots of dis-satisfied people in Europe recently. Didn't they go there for the freedom of speech? Must not like what they heard

Ryzenfall Masterkey Fallout Chimera

AnimeSinceForever — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:24:37 +0800

Seems Ryzen was rushed out prematurely, and flaws have been discovered

https://www.amdflaws.com/
"Severe Security Advisory on AMD Processors"

Just bringing this up here.

Am on Team Purple (Intel + AMD) - I don't believe a single company can be trusted to be competent.

Hope you guys get a good read out of it, looks like both Intel and AMD have security issues.

The only question is whether it helps consumers get a better price for chips (these things are PROBLEMS AT THE DESIGN LEVEL, AND CAN'T BE "FIXED" - THEY CAN ONLY BE DESIGNED OUT AT THE NEXT VERSION/MODEL ... maybe it can be software/firmware patched ... but there will surely be a performance or compatibility penalty).

Free holiday for 13,000 tourists

AnimeSinceForever — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 21:49:13 +0800

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-52...ski-resort.html
BREAKING NEWS: 13,000 tourists are TRAPPED in Swiss ski resort after heavy snowfall blocks all roads and the train line
Snow has blocked all roads and the train leading to resort of Zermatt, a popular ski station in the Swiss Alps
There are currently 'around 13,000' guests at the resort, head of the train station Janine Imesch has explained
Reconnaissance flight has been planned over area to determine how to deal with the extraordinary situation
By Afp and Iain Burns For Mailonline
PUBLISHED: 12:52 GMT, 9 January 2018 | UPDATED: 13:43 GMT, 9 January 2018

Lucky people, can get to claim insurance without any loss of life or injury.

Help! Hard Disk Needed

AnimeSinceForever — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:28:48 +0800

Hi all,
I come here with the hope that somebody can solve my problem.
I have a:
Maxtor DiamondMax 22
Model: STM31000340AS
Firmware: MX15

That spins, but cannot be detected by the computer. I have been to a computer shop, they tell me the logic board is dead, but they can change the platters for me to recover my data if I can find a replacement hard disk with the same logic board and model/firmware.

I would really like to get my data back, and am very open to the idea of buying a hard disk of the same model/type from any forumer here (at a reasonable price).

Can anyone help me? Thank you so very much in advance!