tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post1961929404047209739..comments2024-03-27T20:17:30.597+08:00Comments on Growing your tree of prosperity: Three random perspectives on Valentine's Day 2021. Christopher Ng Wai Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534057160494859977noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post-71068276365710229652021-02-15T14:45:56.842+08:002021-02-15T14:45:56.842+08:00I can identify with the SCMP article based on my e...I can identify with the SCMP article based on my experience in the early-2000s. In those days, Singapore didn't have any fair hiring framework & being a freeflow HR environment, it's a no-brainer for the types of workers that companies go for (even the civil service). I would do the same.<br /><br />I should be thankful, as the experience woke me up & drove me to:<br />1) downgrade promptly out of reservist & used that as a selling point to get another job,<br />2) adopt a frugal lifestyle & maxmimise investments,<br />3) evangelise the concept & got the buy-in of my family,<br />4) retired at 42,<br />5) it's been a decade & I'm still having a blast. (Yes, I retired in the midst of GFC and -50% drawdowns)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02938450718690565242noreply@blogger.com