My Fair Share Of Crisis - 1991 - 2008

Mum,

I have my fair share of crisis for the past 17 years and I must say that this year is the year that I am feeling the heat of the recession.

Year 1991 - When I was still with the Navy, US launched the war against Iraq for invading Kuwait, the economy was hit and everyone was fearful of losing their job. As I was contracted with the Navy, I still went partying with friends and did not at all feel that I was in one way or another affected. I guess age plays a part then. Still ignorant.

Year 1997 - Financial Crisis, I left the navy in 1995 and went job hopping , I was working with a software firm but then again, I still do not feel the heat of the crisis. 1998, I kind of stable down in Mobileone for a few years before I left for Compaq.Image via Wikipedia

Year 2001 - Sars - I was already working in Compaq Computers, had a nice salary and colleagues. Stayed for 3 years before HP acquired Compaq and I left to venture out on my own. During those period, I already have 3 hair salons but eventually sold it off due to partners problems and also partly due to Sars that affected the Singapore economy.

Year 2008 - World Crisis - This year is the worst reason being that HP decided not to renew my contract with them.

Thank You HP.

I guess when you are older, the harder it is to get a "job". With more commitments, comes more responsibility.

Let's see how things goes...hopefully next year is a better year...