Friday, February 27, 2009

I'm Thankful I still have a Job - PH

PhotoHunt theme : thankful

Singapore is seeing its worst recession in decades. Many Singaporeans have already lost their jobs while others have their salaries cut.

I'm thankful I still have a job.....


I'm thankful there is still food on the table.........


and a roof over our heads.







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  1. JLFriday, February 27, 2009 at 11:04:00 PM GMT+8

    I heard not-so-good news from my relatives in Singapore too. *Sigh*

    Anyway, I believe that there is still light at the end of the tunnel.

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  2. JLFriday, February 27, 2009 at 11:04:00 PM GMT+8

    And I got FC! XD

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  3. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 27, 2009 at 11:15:00 PM GMT+8

    JL,
    First Commentator on Opening Night! haha....

    Congrats!

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  4. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 27, 2009 at 11:18:00 PM GMT+8

    JL,
    We will see how it goes. There will be much gloom and doom for the next 9 months. :(

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  5. oceanskies79Friday, February 27, 2009 at 11:31:00 PM GMT+8

    Yes, there are many things to be thankful for even when things seem not so bright.

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  6. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 27, 2009 at 11:35:00 PM GMT+8

    oceanskies,
    I'm thankful to have you as a friend. :)

    Sorry I can't go to the concert. I have to attend to my ailing fil.

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  7. AnonymousFriday, February 27, 2009 at 11:58:00 PM GMT+8

    It was nice to read your post, because gratitude is so rarely expressed anymore!

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  8. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 12:19:00 AM GMT+8

    dawn,
    Thank you.

    It's sad but true .... people are too self-centred these days... it's all about 'me, myself, I'.

    Hope this recession will rally every one to help one another.

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  9. AnonymousSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 12:19:00 AM GMT+8

    I remain optimistic and say the DBS report of 99,000 people losing their jobs by next year is crap. A lot of factors not taken into consideration there...maybe that analyst has to go first!

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  10. AnonymousSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 12:22:00 AM GMT+8

    Despite of our economic recession, I am still thankful for the things we have. I am also thankful for our health and safety.

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  11. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 12:28:00 AM GMT+8

    The Dude,
    haha... nobody will want to be an analyst then.

    It's good to be optimistic, but from the info I gathered from many sources, it seems gloomy.

    Well, you are a headhunter, you know the job market much better.

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  12. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 12:30:00 AM GMT+8

    irel,
    This economic recession will pass and I hope to come out of it stronger and wiser.

    God bless.

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  13. AnonymousSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 12:50:00 AM GMT+8

    HAHA... I wonder what those foreign workers are thinking about (in your first photo)?

    Was that an arranged shooting?

    C K

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  14. AnonymousSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 12:52:00 AM GMT+8

    There are so many things to be thankful for and I for one am thankful that I am still earning enough despite the state of the economy of our country.

    Happy weekend, ECL!

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  15. MaRSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 12:55:00 AM GMT+8

    I hear you, ECL. Hope you can always be thankful for all what you mentioned .
    Happy weekend :)

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  16. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 1:03:00 AM GMT+8

    CK,
    They were thinking Boss went crazy! haha....

    It wasn't arranged. I was dressed in that costume for a photo shoot and I just had this crazy idea to go down to the work site to take pictures.

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  17. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 1:07:00 AM GMT+8

    sasha,
    It's tough when we are the breadwinners in our families.

    And for myself, I not only have to provide for my family, I have to make sure there is work for my staff as hundreds of their family members depend on the company.

    Happy weekend, sasha!

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  18. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 1:09:00 AM GMT+8

    Mar,
    I'm always thankful for what I have.... and I share whatever I have too. :)

    Happy weekend, Mar!

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  19. Angie RSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 1:11:00 AM GMT+8

    Hi ECL, everyday I pray to God that hubby will not lose his job!

    You look cute in the first photo! :-) Angie

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  20. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 1:33:00 AM GMT+8

    Angie,
    I pray that many people will keep their jobs too. It's not good for the economy if too many people are unemployed.

    haha... I was dressed for a photo shoot then.

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  21. dieselfireSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 1:55:00 AM GMT+8

    I am thankful for all the same reasons as well even though I had to take a lower paying job. At least life's more interesting now.

    Thank you for reminding me to be thankful for the things we tend to overlook. I hope the situation in Singapore will get better.

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  22. foongpcSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 2:00:00 AM GMT+8

    It's great that you are thankful. We should be thankful that we still have a job. I'm thankful every single day! : )

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  23. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 2:03:00 AM GMT+8

    dieselfire,
    Every one in my company has agreed to take home lesser pay so that we can keep every one. No one has to leave.

    It's not an easy decision because every individual has different set of problems, but for the sake of our dependants, we do it.

    I'm happy it was the employees themselves who made the suggestion that every one stick together and get us through this recession. It was a touching moment.

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  24. Sarge CharlieSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 2:04:00 AM GMT+8

    I offer Budda some fruit and hope that you will continue as you are. I am doing my life story, have finished 11 post and am about to come to Okinawa, Tiwan and Vietnam in my life history, you may find it interesting.

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  25. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 2:04:00 AM GMT+8

    foongpc,
    There's so much to thank for. :)

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  26. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 2:05:00 AM GMT+8

    Hi Sarge,
    awww... thanks for your offering.

    Oh wow! Your life story! I'm interested. :)

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  27. Photo CacheSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 3:41:00 AM GMT+8

    Yes, you are so right. There are a lot to be thankful for.

    Enjoy your weekend.

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  28. BillSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 4:05:00 AM GMT+8

    there is a lot of things we should be thankful for. when i wake up every morning i am thankful for another day. Have a great weekend.

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  29. dieselfireSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 4:11:00 AM GMT+8

    what you and your colleagues did is truly touching. It's great to know that people can still band together in time of crisis.

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  30. AnonymousSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 8:14:00 AM GMT+8

    Yea, there is a lot to be thankful for and right now I would say I am thankful for meeting you in Blogsphere course I love to read your posts.

    Happy Weekend :-)

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  31. AnonymousSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 8:20:00 AM GMT+8

    i hope global economy will recover soon.

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  32. MonicaSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 9:06:00 AM GMT+8

    I'm thankful for having discovered this blog too :-D

    Enjoy your weekend ECL!

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  33. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:22:00 AM GMT+8

    Happy weekend, Photo cache! :)

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  34. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:23:00 AM GMT+8

    Bill,
    It's great to be alive and able to do the things we like! Enjoy your weekend!

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  35. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:29:00 AM GMT+8

    dieselfire,
    It's amazing. We may have our differences and disagreements, but when the well-being of family members are at stake, we need to discard whatever discontentment we have with some colleagues and band together to ride through these hard times.

    We are just thankful and doing our best. :)

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  36. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:31:00 AM GMT+8

    Renny,
    Thank you!

    I'm glad to have you and Diane as friends. I learn so much about your country through your blog.

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  37. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:32:00 AM GMT+8

    renaye,
    That is the wish of many people.

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  38. eastcoastlifeSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:32:00 AM GMT+8

    Monica,
    awww.... thanks.

    I love visiting you too. Have a great weekend!

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  39. AnonymousSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:48:00 AM GMT+8

    so true, and the analysts say the worst is yet to come :(

    So many Filipinos working overseas are coming back because their jobs have been cut :(

    I am wishful and hopeful that everything will be alright :)

    Thanks for being a virtual friend ECL :)

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  40. peppylady (Dora)Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:03:00 AM GMT+8

    I believe it tuff all over the world.
    I might grumble about my job but I'm sure thankful.

    Coffee is on.

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  41. Heart of RachelSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:17:00 AM GMT+8

    Thanks for sharing your blessings. It's alarming to think of the impact the economic crisis have on people around the world. I'm also thankful that we remain stable despite the downtrend in the economy.

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  42. YTSLSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:30:00 AM GMT+8

    The recession really is impacting a lot of folks worldwide. Let's hope it doesn't turn into a major depression... :S

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  43. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:36:00 AM GMT+8

    Ya rite! All those with still a job ought to be thankful currently...
    Hope things are going well on your side :)

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  44. DoreenSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 1:19:00 PM GMT+8

    I too am thankful for still be able to live my normal life.

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  45. Feisty CroneSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 1:34:00 PM GMT+8

    The recession is worldwide, eastcoast. People are hurting everywhere. I'm glad for your blessings.

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  46. LadyJavaSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 3:23:00 PM GMT+8

    I'm thankful too ECL!!
    FC FC FC!!

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  47. GattinaSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 3:30:00 PM GMT+8

    That's very true !
    I can be thankful that I don't have a job to loose anymore !

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  48. stanSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 3:53:00 PM GMT+8

    wa! new gimmck- 1st commentor tool!

    U r too fair a maiden to have been a samsui woman or living a hardlife! Some tai tai u r! Haha.

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  49. LifeRamblingsSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 3:58:00 PM GMT+8

    each day is a gift and i'm thankful to have u as my blogger friend.

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  50. LifeRamblingsSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 3:58:00 PM GMT+8

    have a great weekend!

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  51. AnonymousSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 6:04:00 PM GMT+8

    I'm thankful I am still reading your blog!

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  52. DaisySaturday, February 28, 2009 at 7:13:00 PM GMT+8

    Those are important things to be thankful for! I am hoping and hoping things start getting better in the economy soon. I am thankful I still have delicious food for my tummy, too.

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  53. jams o donnellSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 9:07:00 PM GMT+8

    Definitely a lot to be thankful for. Happy weekend

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  54. CarverSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 9:08:00 PM GMT+8

    Good post for the theme. Happy weekend.

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  55. AnonymousSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 9:10:00 PM GMT+8

    I've canceled the plan for job hunting in Singapore because of the bad recession. Sigh.

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  56. AnonymousSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:11:00 PM GMT+8

    You're simply amazing lah eastcoastlife.

    Lovely presentation.

    Can't imagine how you took all the trouble to get into the act for all the photo-taking.

    Great Blogger you are!!!

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  57. SASSY MOMSaturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:16:00 PM GMT+8

    That's really something to be thankful for. I know of some people who also lost their jobs. Have a great weekend!

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  58. MakoySaturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:40:00 PM GMT+8

    me too, im grateful i still have a job here in singapore.

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  59. GabrielSunday, March 1, 2009 at 7:15:00 AM GMT+8

    Nice job, ECL. That's something you certainly can be thankful for...

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  60. BengbengSunday, March 1, 2009 at 9:21:00 AM GMT+8

    yes, i am still thankful i dont have a reduced workload, shorter working hrs or compulsory annual leave....yet

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  61. DoraSunday, March 1, 2009 at 11:33:00 AM GMT+8

    Ha ha ha! I thought Mediacorp invited U to play a role in a new drama! ;p

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  62. UnknownSunday, March 1, 2009 at 2:35:00 PM GMT+8

    you're so right! thanks for this post i am reminded how blessed i am.

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  63. AnonymousSunday, March 1, 2009 at 10:56:00 PM GMT+8

    There is soooo much to be thankful for, especially the highlights you pointed out. It is bad in our country as well,.... and am thankful I still have a job too. Great post.
    I posted late,... come on by for a quick laugh.

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