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Dr Goh is not whiter than white because he has a major court case hanging over his head now.

There is a bulldog at my company who was fired from his 2 previous jobs, but still got recruited by my boss. Now he seems to be terminating staff who cross his path. Some people seem to be able to do no wrong in the eyes of the big boss.

It is not how much you know, but who you know that gets you promoted.

An acquaintance retired at 63, but returned to work part-time at 65, then had a heart attack that he did not survive.

Is she the boss' wife or mother?

Trump is truly amazing in that he can talk nonsense, but still be the leader of the most powerful nation on earth.

Some of my friends and colleagues report that even their adult children are getting laid off in their late 20s and early 30s.

Tan See Leng entered politics from a career in medicine and business. He was recruited by ESM Goh Chok Tong to contest in the 2020 GE for the PAP in Marine Parade GRC. He stepped in to succeed Goh after he retired, and was appointed a minister thereafter. TSL and Goh CT's son, Dr Goh Jin Hian...

The people who navigate retirement successfully are usually those who cultivated interests, values and connections that have nothing to do with their social standing. They didn't wait for the role to end to start being themselves; they were themselves while playing the role.

Many retirees feel that they are ready to walk away from their careers after they have gained financial freedom, only to realise that money is but a prerequisite for retirement. There are other factors they didn't consider.

This is a form of psychological role play. When the stage lights go down and the costume is removed, the actor realises that he has forgotten how to be anyone else but the roles he has been playing on stage.

Let these Paper Generals try to do that in the school or office to their co-workers.

There are many fake accidents staged by scammers/jaywalkers hoping for compensation.

I drive so I always have 1-2 glass containers with a plastic cover on hand to pack food home if the hawker centre is too crowded or hot. I see no point in paying for plastic containers which are discarded after eating the meagre leftovers.

While the freedom of retirement sounds great, having 16 waking hours a day with no must-do tasks leads to decision fatigue i.e. what to do everyday to keep oneself occupied? No hobby will occupy 8-9 hours of every weekday.

The shift from a manager, teacher or engineer to a retiree triggers an identity crisis. Without the status and recognition of a job, retirees may feel they have lost their value to society. Many of my retired friends shared this aspect.

Whether we are counting down the days to retirement or are struggling to adjust, it is important to remember that feelings of being lost are a normal response to a massive life change. We must manage our mental health and find new ways to stay engaged. There are practical, healthy steps we can...

Instead of feeling relaxed, many of my retired friends feel aimless, anxious or even depressed.

The initial relief of escaping workplace politics or a grueling commute is real, but it is often short-lived. Once the novelty of total freedom fades, many retirees face unexpected challenges like missing the purpose and structure of our careers and the absence of daily interaction with...

The transition from working life to retirement isn't just mentally taxing; it may be physically risky. There is research that suggests retirement, particularly the first year, is a major life stressor. Some studies found that retirees are 40% more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke...