tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post3745587571574128760..comments2024-03-28T22:56:40.743+08:00Comments on Tan Kin Lian's Blog: Talent and fat bonusesTan Kin Lianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00617069056914635271noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-72101503782338866892009-12-29T19:15:41.796+08:002009-12-29T19:15:41.796+08:00I have no issues paying $1 million dollars annual ...I have no issues paying $1 million dollars annual salary to somebody who is actually helping me.<br /><br />I don't know how much we are paying the Education Minister. All I know is that my child still needs Mandarin tuition after returning from his school.<br /><br />And countless Education Minister insists that our Mandarin education system is fine. And that the problem lies with all Singaporean students.<br /><br />And suddenly, we have MM Lee commenting that our Mandarin education system needs revamping. And now, suddenly every official seems to agree.<br /><br />Does this type of talent really command a $1 million dollar salary? If so, it's no wonder MM Lee still feels he cannot really retire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-80156884191462517612009-12-28T22:19:18.559+08:002009-12-28T22:19:18.559+08:00People should be rewardedfor their talents. Don&#...People should be rewardedfor their talents. Don't you wish that it would be the same if it were your turn to shine?<br /><br />Meritocracy is the name of the game. If you want to be ordinary, so be it. Others prefer to be extraordinary if possible.<br /><br />Why people want to earn more - simple, they would have more options or freedom in life to choose how to live their life instead of worrying over retirement or where to go for the next holiday.<br /><br />If given a chance, some people would love to retire at 35, spend their time with their family, watch their children grow up (full time), travel the world anytime they want and write free books to distribute online, volunteer to help in other poverty stricken areas, drive the fanciest car, shop at a place where there are much less crowds and contribute more to society. <br /><br />Imagine being able to do all this at age 35 instead of 65. That's why I feel it is justifiable for talented people to be paid high bonuses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-8453387787758816172009-12-28T16:32:24.475+08:002009-12-28T16:32:24.475+08:00I want to deviate a bit. My advise for those who w...I want to deviate a bit. My advise for those who want to make big purchases is to do your own homework and stopp listening to the so-called experts. I see our media interviewing those so-called experts in property so frequently that prompt me to want to give them a piece of my mind. They are helping to create the next bubble. One will hear them saying that property prices is likely to drop but the other way round. Their outlook is always the same, why bother to listen then? This is because their fat bonus and income depends on property prices continuing to raise. Each time, when a crisis strike, property agents left the industry in thousands or tens of thousands. Why ? Because of the reason I just mentioned. So beware. The bubble in China and HK is big now and my guess is PM Wen is really thinking of what to do next.<br />Lately, even the car agents joined in this kind of fanning. Before that, they said COE will rise because of CNY effect, ppl like to drive new cars during CNY. Now the CNY effect did not materialized, the song is changed to gahmen going to cut COE. So again, beware.<br />I had not been caught but property songs but by COE songs. With each lesson, I learnt something....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-63266377419228624632009-12-27T19:18:33.377+08:002009-12-27T19:18:33.377+08:00If this situation is allowed to continue and repea...If this situation is allowed to continue and repeat, it is likely it will lead to revolution war.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-35148401875524648172009-12-27T18:03:58.405+08:002009-12-27T18:03:58.405+08:00Here is an excellent article on the topic of talen...Here is an excellent article on the topic of talent. It's a bit old (2002) but every bit as relevant today.<br /><br />http://www.gladwell.com/2002/2002_07_22_a_talent.htmVitali Zagorodnovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520128133624106160noreply@blogger.com