Importance of medical insurance in Singapore

Recently Kelvin was warded due to a sudden illness and while thankfully he recovered after his stay in the hospital, it really made me fully understand the importance of having a good comprehensive health insurance coverage in Singapore.

We had the option to choose a private hospital because of my company's insurance coverage which covers up to 1 bed (in either govt or pte hospital). At that time, we immediately decided to send him to the A&E at Mt Alvernia as this was the closest hospital to us and previously, his granny had been warded there so i knew the hospital service was pretty good and fast.

Thank goodness we chose Mt Alvernia because its really not fun staying at a hospital. The staff there was pretty good and while it was pretty frustrating initially because the hosp still could not confirm what was the diagnosis (which was cleared up after I requested to speak to the staff nurse as well as the specialist assigned to Kelvin), overall i must say im pretty impressed with the level of service and care provided by the hospital.

I think we were really fortunate and lucky to be able to upgrade from the 2 bedder to 1 bedder so that i could stay over at the hosp with him to accompany him and this also allowed Kelvin to feel more comfortable while recovering from his sepsis infection.  Really thank God for his blessings and for the fact that we didnt have to worry about the medical bill and just had to concentrate on getting him better.

Previously when my dad stayed at TTSH when he had a major stroke, the experience was very different. I remember staying with him in the crowded A&E ward till very late, he was sent to hosp at evening but it was only around 4am plus that he finally got a bed.

They didnt even give him any medication at the A&E and just said that he had passed the period where they could do something about the stroke so it was too late and no point giving any medicine..The nurses were always busy (and not very friendly) and we didnt have much chance to talk to the doc at all and had to rely on updates from the nurses.

Whereas at Mt Alvernia, the service was really good. There was a toiletry pouch provided with shampoo and conditioner and lotion in in and in the 1 bedder ward, there was a hot flask provided with packets of milo and tea which you could make hot tea yourself.  The meals provided were also pretty good, they had food options like baked salmon and pasta and for tea break, they even gave tau sah piah with horlicks/milo! No wonder they say you really need money in Singapore if you are sick, this is really not a joke!

Now i'm thinking how we can get a fully comprehensive medical cover for Kelvin so that he can stay in private hosp next time even without any company insurance coverage hmmm..Its a little tough because he has high cholesterol so im not sure what are our options. For myself, I had already purchased Prushield Extra which allows me to stay at any private hosp and my medical bill will be fully covered.

I also wish i could buy a fully comprehensive package for my mum now where she can stay at private hosp and can be fully covered but because she has an existing condition, we are not able to do that. But im glad at least i upgraded her coverage to the enhanced Incomeshield plan which provided additional coverage on top of the basic plan. And with the incomeshield life plan that is coming up, maybe that would help as well.

The small things which matter in life

A lot of stuff have happened in the past year and it has made me think about things in life.

Life is really short and things always happen to you you least expect it. That's the irony of life I guess, no matter how much planning you do you can never anticipate what will happen. Maybe that's God's way of reminding us that everything is in His hands and we can plan different things but it may not always happen the way we want it to be or the way we expect it.

I thank God that even after the recent health scare for my mum that He has taken good care of her and it makes me even treasure her more and not take for granted that she will always be in good health. And even though she may be going thru a very difficult time now with what has happened in the last week, that God will continue to be with her and give her strength.

It also made me think about how scary it is to lose a loved one and not being able to say goodbye to your loved ones.  So if anything untoward happens to me for any reason, I want to say to my loved family and friends that I love them and they should rejoice because I will be with God in heaven and not feel sorrow. We all will pass away one day whether when we are young or old, healthy or sick, rich or poor..it can happen anytime and life is short so we should always treasure each moment that we have with our loved ones.  I'm thankful for all the friendships and love from my family over the past years..

To my mum who has had such a hard time all her life, i pray that God will continue to bless you and watch over you as He has always done. He knows how hard it had been for you to raise the 3 of us growing up  and providing for us to make sure we have enough $ to eat and to send us to school even during tough times we didnt have anything much but we've always managed to get by with help from relatives and church friends..He has blessed us so much and we are all doing relatively well now that we are grown up so mum you should be proud of us and i will never forgot God's kindness to our family. I'm sorry if sometimes i lose my patience because i'm not always the most patient person around and sometimes easily irritated.

To my dearest sister who is just about the most amazing sis that anyone could ever have, you have such a kind soul and so caring and so brave to be overseas and yet cope so well.. You take care of Alba so well and when I see the way that you talk to her sensibly, i know that you make such a good mum and wife to momo. Even when you cant save so much, you still help out with finances for dad and i really appreciate that. To my brother that you will continue to experience God's blessings and I hope that you will come to know Him even more as time passes by and know that He will always be there for you no matter what happens. I pray that you will find that special someone whom you can share your life with. To my dad, that even though you may not have been the best dad or husband in the world, for all your flaws you are still our dad and i'm glad that you know God ..its been not easy for you the past 10 years with your health condition and I pray to God that he will not let you be in pain or suffering.

And to my dearest hubby, you know that i will always love you no matter what happens and whether you go or i go first, i trust that God will watch over us until we met again. He has blessed us by letting us meet and be with each other as we go thru life together and i hope that we will grow old together in good health until our time is near.

To all my good friends, colleagues out there whom i have had the pleasure of spending time on simple things like eating out, chatting over coffee, working together, meeting up for a movie, doing things together, going on holidays etc, i thank God for all your friendships to me over the years and I hope that God will continue to watch over you and your families.

To my relatives and especially my grandparents and friends, I hope that you will get the chance to know God and his love for each and everyone of you so that we will meet again in heaven.

Excerpt from Hector And The Search For Happiness, By Francois Lelord:

• Making comparisons can spoil your happiness
• Happiness often comes when you least expect it
• Many people see happiness only in their future
• Many people think happiness comes from having more money or power
• Sometimes happiness comes from not knowing the full story
• Happiness is taking a long walk in beautiful, unfamiliar mountains
• It's a mistake to think happiness is the goal
• Happiness is being with the people you love
• Happiness is know your family lacks for nothing
• Happiness is doing a job you love
• Happiness is having a home and garden of your own
• it's harder to be happy in a country run by bad people
• Happiness is feeling useful to others
• Happiness is being loved for exactly who you are
• People are kinder to a child who smiles (very important)
• Happiness comes when you are feeling truly alive
• Happiness is knowing how to celebrate
• Happiness is caring about the happiness of those you love
• The sun and the sea make everybody happy
• Happiness is a certain way of seeing things
• Rivalry poisons happiness
• Women care more about man about making people happy

Living in Singapore

Living in Singapore is not cheap.

Property and car prices are one of the highest in the world - one might argue, these are not necessities, they are good to have. But having a house over your head (and owning it) and being able to get from one place to another are one of the most important items to the man on the street.

In Singapore, even when you buy public housing i.e. hdb flat, you spend the next 30 years of your life financing the loan. Meaning that a young couple who get married in their 20s would only be able to say they own their flat when they reach retirement age. Our dear govt keeps reassuring that flat prices remain affordable for everyone and there is enough supply to keep with demands, however i am unable to understand why they can say that when the public does not feel otherwise (and shouldnt we know better since we are the actual ones that ballot for BTO flats time and time again and dont get it and are the ones paying the $ from our own pockets?).

Well, you might say, just take public transport instead of owning a car yes you can do that. But our so called "world class" transport system is really not what it is made out to be, try squeezing with the many thousands of commuters in early morning MRT to work, sometimes its so crowded you cant even board the train and have to hope you can get on the next one so you wont be late for work. It's not a surprise then that the public transport ridership in Singapore has dropped by a 2 digit amount and the govt needs to increase the prices of COE, which translates to higher prices of cars again.

What about food, yes you can say food prices are pretty inexpensive here..you can get a $3 chicken rice or wanton mee from the food centre/hawker centre in Singapore, as opposed to other countries like Australia and UK, you can only buy a drink at S$3. But again, if you want to a relatively nice restuarant to have a decent meal, that would set you back by about S$20-$30 at least.

Water, gas and electricity - prices are going up every year.

Water: Singapore hopes to be self sufficient in water supply by year 2061, through its recycling water efforts i.e. Newater (yes the water that tastes a tad weird and came out from your toilet bowl) to meet the needs of its increasing population. And guess what? yes water prices will eventually go up because it's not cheap recyling water.

Electricity: Ever since the govt's decision to privatize its electric and gas supply industries, prices have been on the climb.

http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_508442.html

Mar 30, 2010
Electricity rate to go up - By Tessa Wong

ELECTRICITY tariff for Singapore households will go up again in the coming quarter, due to the fuel oil price hike over the last three months.

The new rate for the April to June quarter will increase to 23.56 cents per kWh, about 3 per cent higher than the current quarter, said SP Services in a statement on Tuesday. This will work out to an average increase of $2.47 in the monthly electricity bill for families in four-room HDB flats.

SP Services, a member of the Singapore Power Group, said that the rise - the fourth quarterly in a row since last July - is largely due to an increase in fuel oil price over the past three months, from $99.38 to $102.95 per barrel.

Also contributing to the tariff hike is a slight increase of administration and operation fees, by 0.01cent per kWh.

SP Services reviews the electricity tariffs quarterly based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the electricity industry regulator, which has approved the latest round of tariff hike.

Of course, this may be inevitable, since Singapore is such a small country with limited or rather no natural resources. But all these factors play to the fact that to continue living in our small island that we call home, we have to be prepared to cope with the reality of increasing prices.

One day, when we are old and have no more income coming in, we may find ourselves wondering whether we have enough money to buy food and necessities to last another day. I do hope this will not happen to us and that is why we need to save as much money as we can while we have the ability to earn money when we are young and able bodied. Because if we don't, as the govt has reminded us, we can only rely on ourselves (and our CPF money) and families - they wont be able to take care of everyone. Hence the call for Singaporeans to plan in advance to ensure they have enough money to take care of daily needs in their golden (or not so golden if one does not have enough $) years.

And the final nail that is driven into the coffin - Singaporeans salaries have not caught up with the rising costs. They say that our salaries cannot be too high, if not MNCs will move out from our countries to cheaper cost countries. To be cost competitive, we have to keep our wages low. If this is the case, why are countries like Hong Kong and Australia still able to let their people earn decent salaries and yet we dont see a mass exodus of companies leaving these countries? I still see business there doing well, their countries expanding. Even though their cost of living is high, but so are their pays. Which bodes well for them but what about us in Singapore? So really, i must say i find it hard to understand our country's logic.

I like to think that once upon a time, our govt did have our interests at heart. they once were concerned about providing affordable housing to shelter its citizens. That they once, liked to ensure that their citizens have good quality of living, are happy and when they are old, can retire happily. Somehow, along the way, i guess something happened and they lost track of what is important.

It's a tradition for my 2nd aunt and uncle came over to my granny's house on Sundays. They would usually buy some food like you tiao and butterfly buns from the hawker nearby..

My auntie was telling me today that they managed to rent out one of their rooms at their flat and the tenant was moving in from Vietnam today. I'm happy they finally found a tenant, i placed an ad at ST701 to help them rent out their room cuz anyway nobody's staying there anymore..My older cousin has gone to work in China with his wife there and my younger cousin has just moved out after getting her own flat.  Before this, they got lots of calls but from couples and i tink my auntie didnt want cuz they only want a single tenant..

My granny and auntie were saying jokingly, "ah min ah, next time you get married and move out, you won't be ah mah house anymore how? Nobody to help us already leh"

i've been sort of helping my relatives with random stuff like helping them renew their passport online, rent out their room, selling stuff on ebay etc.. i dun mind helping people, cuz to me , why not? if i can help someone by doing a simple thing and it makes their life happier or easier, im happy to do it..imo, if we can all do something small that can make a difference to someone, the world will be a happier place ;p its like there's a cheap thrill when you know you can save $ by doing certain things yourself, like getting free caller ID from tyour mobile operator, saving on giving rent commission lol...

Of course there are disadvantages, like pple may take it for granted and will keep asking you for help..some others may think, what's in it for me to help that someone? Or worse still, sometimes when you help people, they may blame you if things go wrong..

Hmm now to think of it, i know of alot of relatives and friends that rent out their rooms..i want to be a landlord too! Cant wait to have my own place..

Carry Your Cross



Just thought to share this meaningful video i came across.

Sometimes we face difficulties and challenges in life and we question " God, why do you give me such a heavy burden to bear?" We may not know why God allows certain things to happen in life but we do know he will be there to wipe every drop of tear and to give us strength when we cannot continue.

Earth from Above

Recently I was channel surfing the other day and a documentary called "Earth from above" was showing on the okto channel. I found it fascinating, the documentary is about how life on the earth and the ocean is being threated by the effects of mankind.

The documentary shows unforgettable images of the fisherman on huge trawler ships slicing off the fins of sharks and throwing them back into the sea to die, turtles and fishes choking on the thousands of plastic bags in the sea, birds struggling to fly but failing to do so because of the oil on their feathers from oil emptied into the ocean by irresponsible ship owners.

We can make a difference if we try but everyone must take the first step! ^^

Earth From Above: The Series Draws Record Audience Shares in Japan, London and France

Hosted by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, the film made for television is a stunning portrait of our planet. Shot in high-definition, Earth From Above: The Series enables viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of our world from their own homes. Inspired by his book and large-scale exhibition of the same name, the program is segmented into four 110-minute parts or eight 52-minute parts. Produced by the France 2 public TV network for $5.5 million, the production focuses on the fragility of Earth's ecosystems and illustrates how easily they are damaged by human activity.

Introduction about the Earth from Above series by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.



Video clips of the documentary online:

Earth from Above (Ocean)


Earth from Above (Natural Resources)


Earth from Above (Water)

Do you know that:

The seas cover 70% of the planet's surface area. Yet less than 0.6% of our oceans are protected.

77% of wild fish are on the point of being over fished, or have already been overfished or exhausted.

20% of the planet's coral reefs have disappeared and 50% are endangered.
Over the course of the 20th century, the Earth's average temperature rose by 0.6°C. Today, it stands at 15°C, and could reach 20°C by the end of the century.

One in four species of mammal worldwide is endangered, as are one in eight species of bird, one in three species of fish, and probably more than half of all flowering plants and insects.

"Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord." -

“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

These were the last words of Martin Luther King Jr before he was assassinated the next day at the age of 39. He was a visionary leader who has changed many lives through his relentless fight for equal rights for all and call for racial discrimination to be abolished across the nation. He believed in non violent demonstrations, launched programs to rehabilitate the slums and provide housing for the poor. At 34, he galvanized the nation with his "I Have a Dream" speech

However, before he could carry out the plans he had to improve the poverty situation, on April 4, 1968, on the balcony of the black-owned Lorraine Hotel, King was shot in the neck by a rifle bullet. Thus ending the life of a man who left behind a legacy of hope and inspiration for many generations to come.

What can we learn from such a remarkable leader? One of the lessons I've learn from today's sermon at church is that we will always encounter failures and difficulties in life. At the same time, we will be faced with successes and recognition that comes with it. But we cannot dwell on our past failures and victories. We must move on and let them go - our feelings of inadequacey, doubts about ourselves, times when we feel like giving up. We must also let go of our feelings of pride when we do a good job, recognition and praise, the sense of self satisfaction when we hear good things about ourselves. Because these are fleeting things, temporary and nothing you can hold on to. If you cling on to the praise of men or despair in failures, you will never be happy.

What we should do is to keep our eyes fixed on a goal, to do God's will and to do what we need to go in our daily lives. To be a good wife, husband, child, friend, employee and boss at work. When we do the things that we should be doing, we are giving God the glory and that is what is most important at the end of the day. Stay grounded in whatever we do and stick to your principles no matter what happens.

And when you can do that, when you come face to face with success or failure, you can deal with anything and nothing will faze you. Because as Martin Luther King Jr said, "I have been to the mountaintop.... I've seen the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord."

Generation Gap

Apparently, a self-important college student attending a
recent rugby game took it upon himself to explain to a
senior citizen sitting next to him why it was impossible for
the older generation to understand his generation.

'You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one'
the student said, loud enough for many of those nearby to hear.
'The young people of today grew up with television, jet planes,
space travel, man walking on the moon. Our space probes have
visited Mars. We have nuclear energy and electric and hydrogen
cars, cell phones. Computers with light-speed processing, And more.. '

After a brief silence the senior citizen responded as follows:
'You're right, son. We didn't have those things when we were
young - so we invented them. Now, you arrogant little sh**,
what are you doing for the next generation?'

The applause was amazing ...

MEN ARE JUST HAPPIER PEOPLE

NICKNAMES
If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah.
If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla and Four-eyes.

EATING OUT
When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave and John will each throw in $20, even though it's only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back.
When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.

MONEY
A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.
A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need but it's on sale.

BATHROOMS
A man has seven items in his bathroom: toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, deodorant and a towel .
The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.

ARGUMENTS
A woman has the last word in any argument.
Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

FUTURE
A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

SUCCESS
A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

MARRIAGE
A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.
A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, but she does.

DRESSING UP
A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail.
A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.

NATURAL
Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed.
Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

OFFSPRING
Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.
A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
A married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing!

Inspiring story from the Olympics

I wished he had gotten into the finals but oh well, his courage and determination is admirable!!

Cancer-stricken swimmer Shanteau fails to advance

By BETH HARRIS,AP Sports Writer AP - 1 hour 46 minutes ago

BEIJING - Eric Shanteau's Olympic swimming competition is over. Now, he's ready for a much bigger fight.

The American swam a personal-best time in Wednesday's semifinals of the 200-meter breaststroke _ his only event in Beijing _ but it wasn't fast enough to advance to Thursday's final.

Shanteau touched in 2 minutes, 10.10 seconds, placing him 10th. He was 0.13 seconds out of the eighth and last qualifying spot for the four-lap race.

"It's my best time, so I'm happy about that, but obviously it's frustrating that I'm not going to be in the final," he said. "I'm not going to let it weigh me down too much because I've got a much bigger battle to take care of in about two weeks."

That's when the 24-year-old swimmer will return to Atlanta for surgery on the testicular cancer he was diagnosed with a few weeks before last month's U.S. trials.Defying conventional medical opinions, Shanteau decided to put off surgery to compete in the Olympics, but only after being checked repeatedly to make sure the cancer wasn't spreading and threatening his chances of a full recovery.

"It was absolutely worth it," he said. "I am so happy I came here and did this. It's been an amazing experience, it's everything I hoped it would be. Now I've got to take care of my life."
Since going public with his diagnosis, Shanteau has heard from cancer survivors around the world who are rooting him on. The disease had already hit home for Shanteau, whose father Rick is battling stage 4 lung cancer.

The elder Shanteau's cancer has slowed, although he has been put back on chemotherapy after stopping for a few months.

"Eric has a better understanding of what I have been through in the last year," Rick Shanteau said in an e-mail.

The father and his youngest son bonded further when Eric called home with his own devastating news.

"I need to talk to you about a health issue," Eric told his father before pausing for several seconds.

He then told his dad the diagnosis.

"Are you sure?" Rick Shanteau said.

His son confirmed the news, explaining that he had already spoken to several experts.

"I told him you can look at it one of two ways," Rick said. "You have cancer or cancer has you."

Clearly, Shanteau took a proactive approach, choosing to pursue his longtime goal of competing in the Olympics. At the 2004 trials, he finished third in both the 200 freestyle and 400 individual medley. Only the top two make the team.

"He's always had a focus," his father said. "He didn't want a repeat of that."
Shanteau plans to spend another few days at the games, then return to his training base in Austin, Texas, before heading home to "get this crap out of me."

"Now I've got a much bigger battle and I know I'm going to win that one," he said.

Shanteau will apply the laser-like focus he's had on swimming the last four years to his upcoming surgery and recovery.

"That thing stands no chance," he said. "It's going to get out of me, I'm going to beat it. I'm going to attack it the same way I did swimming."

Musing for the day

I've always wondered before the invention of internet and email systems, how did people work in the offices?

Did they fax documents to each other instead of scanning soft copies and sending via email? Instead of sending emails through computers, did they have to use the telephone all the time to communicate a message?

I sit in front of the computer and receive/send emails all day. That's practically the only thing i do in the office haha..ok except for faxing, photocopying stuff lah..but still, that's like almost 7 hours of emails..if i dun have a computer, i will not be able to do anything at all lor..seriously!!

I remember that time when the internet was down cuz of some undersea cables were damaged by some earthquake. It was so weird for everybody, everybody in the whole office didnt do anything at all for the couple of days except tidy up files and other admin stuff..of course after that our inbox was flooded with emails haha -.-

Oh well, that's technology for you! Now Man is so dependent on technology that we are rendered helpless without it.

Lipstick in School (Priceless!)

According to a news report, a certain private school inWashingtonwas recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints.

Every night the maintenance man would remove them, and the next day the girls would put them back.

Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian who had to clean the mirrors every night (you can just imagine the yawns from the little princesses).

To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the mirrors, she asked the maintenance man to show the girls how much effort was required. He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it.

Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.

There are teachers .. and then there are educators.

A magazine recently ran a "Dilbert quotes" contest. They were looking for people to submit quotes from their real-life dilbert-type managers.

Here are the top ten finalists:
1. "As of tomorrow, employees will only be able to access the building using individual security cards. Pictures will be taken next Wednesday and employees will receive their cards in two weeks."
(This was the winning quote from Fred Dales, Microsoft Corp. in Redmond, WA)

2. "What I need is an exact list of specific unknown problems we might encounter."
(Lykes Lines Shipping)

3. "E-mail is not to be used to pass on information or data. It should be used only for company business."
(Accounting manager, Electric Boat Company)

4. "This project is so important, we can't let things that are more important interfere with it."
(Advertising/Marketing manager, United Parcel Service)

5. "Doing it right is no excuse for not meeting the schedule."
(Plant manager, Delco Corporation)

6. "No one will believe you solved this problem in one day! We've been working on it for months. Now, go act busy for a few weeks and I'll let you know when it's time to tell them."
(R&D supervisor, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing/3M Corp.)

7. Quote from the Boss: "Teamwork is a lot of people doing what I say."
(Marketing executive, Citrix Corporation)

8. My sister passed away and her funeral was scheduled for Monday. When I told my Boss, he said she died on purpose so that I would have to miss work on the busiest day of the year. He then asked if we could change her burial to Friday. He said, "That would be better for me."
(Shipping executive, FTD Florists)

9. "We know that communication is a problem, but the company is not going to discuss it with the employees."
(Switching supervisor, AT&T Long Lines Division)

10. One day my Boss asked me to submit a status report to him concerning a project I was working on. I asked him if tomorrow would be soon enough. He said, "If I wanted it tomorrow, I would have waited until tomorrow to ask for it!"
(Hallmark Cards Executive)