#TheAspiredCXO

Before the plane take off, there will be a safety briefing: “You need to put your oxygen mask on first before helping others.” When I was younger, I couldn’t understand why. Isn’t that selfish? Shouldn’t we help others first? But now I am older, I get it. It’s not about being selfish but we will … Read more

I ordered food to be delivered. It started to pour. Then I thought to myself, aaahhh… the food probably gonna be late. I was wrong. It came right on time just like what the app had estimated. On top of that, despite being all wet from the rain, the delivery guy was so cheerful when … Read more

1. Both my parents are fully vaccinated when so many are still struggling to have their appointments confirmed. 2. I still have my job when there are so many who lost theirs. 3. I have a competent team that I could rely on to hold the fort when I couldn’t. 4. It rained a little … Read more

Today I was running around everywhere like a mad woman to look for pajamas for a breast cancer patient. I needed pajamas with buttons so it’s easier to change the wounds dressings. But because apparels are not essential, nobody wants to sell it to me, though it’s right there at the shop & I explained … Read more

Doctor called to say come & say your goodbyes. Reached the hospital gate, the guard said didn’t receive such instructions, hence cannot go into the ward, in an unfriendly tone nonetheless. Guard walkie-talkied nurse. Nurse said not sure, need to check first. Waited for a good while, then nurse walkie-talkied back. It was so loud … Read more

Few days back I was asked about my opinion about this tutup kilang issue. I said, people’s livelihood depends on jobs too. If you close kilangs, many will lose jobs ie income (already now ends hardly meet). Then how? Though unprecedented, after 18 months, we have learnt so much about the disease too. We know … Read more

I called the bank. I said, “My sister passed away (but not my sister k) and I want to find out the process & documents the bank requires so we can sort out her affairs with the bank.” Then we continued the conversation on what is needed and what to do. But when the bank’s … Read more

Every 6 months, we will send out a survey to the floor to gather feedback on our services. Normally when I receive the survey results, I am excited. Excited to know what people think of us & analyze the constructive feedbacks to find new ideas & opportunities to improve. Today, I received the survey results … Read more

Last night I was reading a tweet that was expressing the frustration of the people who were not able to cross state and see their parents for more than 15 months now. The loneliness is really taking toll on people’s mental wellness. Especially for the single folks who stay alone. I remember during our 2nd … Read more

Today I was talking to someone about OCD. Not the OCD like making sure we hide the gridlines in Excel sheets, or ensuring the colors in our powerpoint presentation matches. I’m talking about the chronic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder disorder that causes great distress in a person. Like repeatedly checking locks, excessive rituals of washing hands, arranging … Read more