My friend who I shall call Jane (not her real name) had been a compulsive gambler since she was a young adult. She had tried to quit a couple of times, but she was never able to stay away from the tables.

Won a lot until buy car and condominium, but still not contented

She had been on a winning streak some time back and had won a large amount of money which she used to buy herself a car and a condominium.

However, instead of being contented with what she had, she kept playing and ended up losing it all.

Now she is in a situation where she had no money, no way to pay for her expenses and no way to get back on her feet or even no way to fight back her money from the casino.

End up selling everything and even considered selling her body

Desperate and in need of money, Jane had resorted to selling her car and condominium. She even considered selling her body to interested men in order to make some money.

Luckily for her, she woke up to her senses and decided not to gamble anymore.

She decided to also ban herself from the casinos and doesn’t even indulge in social gambling with her friends and families during Chinese New Year.

She realises that gambling can be fun and exciting, but it can also have devastating consequences if it is not done responsibly.

I am happy to say that Jane is now doing well and is back on her feet. She is finally free from her addiction and is leading a much more fulfilling life.

I remember when my friend first announced he was a manager at the bank. He was so proud of himself, and I could tell he was looking forward to showing off his new position.

Thinks his manager rank is very big, but it is just like an executive in jobs outside the bank

But what he didn’t know was that a manager in a bank was just like an executive position in other jobs outside the bank.

My friend had been working in the bank for quite a few years and was finally promoted to manager. He was used to being the go-to person for all the employees and the customers, which made him feel important and powerful.

He was always talking about how he was the manager and how he was in charge of everything at the bank. But he didn’t understand that a manager in a bank is just like an executive position in other jobs outside the bank.

The truth is, a manager in a bank is still just an employee, no matter how high up they are in the hierarchy. They are responsible for managing the staff and making sure all the rules and regulations are being followed, but they don’t have the power to make decisions or change policies.

They are in a similar position to an executive in any other business. They are responsible for making sure the business runs smoothly, but they don’t have the power to make the final decisions.

My friend had a hard time understanding this concept and it was difficult to explain to him. He thought that because he was the manager, he was the most important person in the bank and that everyone had to do whatever he said.

It took some time for him to understand that he was still part of the team and that everyone had a role to play, no matter their rank.

My Caucasian friend arrived in Singapore for his holiday one day and he looked me up for dinner when he was here.

Asked me how come got no Singaporean ‘chickens’, he wanted to try one

I picked him up and as we drove through the streets, he commented that he noticed most of the ‘chickens’ working at Geylang were PRC, Thai or Vietnamese.

He was really curious as to why he could not find any Singaporean ‘chickens’. He said that he had tried before ‘chickens’ from many Asian countries, but had never had the chance to try a Singaporean one before.

I had never expected him to ask me such a question and I was not sure how to answer him because it is true that I had never really seen or know much about Singaporeans offering services.

In the end, I told him whatever I heard before from all the coffeeshop talk that it is still possible to find Singaporean ‘chickens’. They usually operate in discreet locations and you just have to have some contacts or connections to find them.

Most of them are willing to provide their services to both locals and foreigners but it is usually illegal and Singaporean ‘chickens’ usually charge much higher rates and it can go as high as in the thousands.

I told him that the price is not really worth it and if he really wanted some release he can just go to Geylang for it as the girls there go for frequent checks and they all take safety measures.

In the end, he went home feeling disappointed that he did not try the local cuisine here.

It was one of those days that I thought I had hit rock bottom. I had worked for my boss for 5 years and had always been loyal to him, but that all changed when I found out that he had run off with the company funds.

I still remember the morning it happened. I had just arrived at the office, ready to start my day. I was greeted by a handful of colleague who were all looking concerned.

They told me that the company accounts had been emptied and the boss had disappeared.

At first I couldn’t believe what they were saying. I had been so loyal to him, and he had turned his back on me and the company. I felt betrayed and angry, but also afraid. I had no idea what was going to happen to me.

It wasn’t long before I found out that I was out of a job, and that the company was going to have to close down. I was devastated. I had worked so hard to build a successful career, and now it was all gone.

I had no idea what to do next. I had invested so much time and energy into this job that I couldn’t imagine starting over. I felt like I had hit rock bottom.

I knew that I needed to make some changes, so I started looking for a new job and began to rebuild my career. It wasn’t easy, but I eventually found something that I liked and was able to get back on my feet.

Loyalty is nothing

I had learned a valuable lesson – never trust anyone completely. I had given my loyalty to my former boss, and he had betrayed me. I was determined to never let myself be in that position again.

Looking back, I’m glad that I was able to turn my situation around. I know that it could have been a lot worse, and I’m thankful that I was able to move past it.

The experience taught me to be more aware of who I trust and to always be prepared for the worst. I’m now more confident in my abilities and trust my own judgement.

I’m grateful for the experience and the lessons it taught me. It wasn’t easy, but I’m glad I was able to move past it and come out stronger.

I had been dating my boyfriend for over a year when I first noticed a pattern in his behavior.

He had a huge ego and was always bragging about his accomplishments. He would often criticize people, including me, for not being as great as he was. This behavior was starting to really bother me, so I decided to confront him about it.

I sat him down and told him that his moronic ego was going to destroy his future. I tried to be as gentle as possible, but I was also honest. I told him that by constantly putting himself above others and being so condescending, he was only driving people away. I explained that in the long run, this behavior would limit his success, as people would be less likely to want to work with him or be around him.

My boyfriend was taken aback and felt blindsided by my words. He had no idea I felt this way. We talked through the issue and he admitted that he had been acting this way for a while, but that he hadn’t realized how it was affecting me and our relationship. He apologized and agreed to try to change his behavior.

Over the next few weeks, I noticed a marked difference. He stopped bragging and instead focused on listening to others. He also began to open up more and be more accepting of constructive criticism. I was so proud of him for taking the initiative to make such a big change.

However, as time went on, I noticed that his ego was starting to come back again. He would still brag about himself, and his condescending attitude would really hurt my feelings. I had to sit him down again and remind him of our earlier conversation. I made sure to be gentle and not accuse him of anything, but I was firm in my words conversation with him about it.

My boyfriend’s ego was definitely getting in the way of his future. If he does not change he probably does not have a future with me as well.

I am already thinking to break up with him.

P.S: Dickson if your reading this, I hope you don’t regret.