Entering the workforce after University marks a significant transition in life. Suddenly, the carefree days of campus life are replaced by the responsibilities and challenges of adulting. Amidst the hustle and bustle of professional or post University life, it's easy to lose touch with friends from University. However, there's something truly special about reuniting with …
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My Career is: Importing & Exporting Fear
Note: This post is Satire (or maybe not). Simren and I receive numerous invitations to various gatherings, including work-related functions, events with friends, and family occasions from both sides. Some of these gatherings are enjoyable, such as those related to her work and with mutual friends. However, I tend to try and find reasons to avoid …
Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Post Office Scandal
While Simren* was advancing in her career as a Commercial Barrister, having secured a position in highly reputable chambers specializing in commercial law a few years ago, one of the notable case studies she delved into was the 'Post Office Scandal.' Simren, now an established Commercial Barrister, frequently engaged in discussions with me about her …
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2024
Boy oh boy has 2023 flown by or what! It seems to me, that it was only yesterday, I was an active blogger. Something I enjoyed doing. I do still enjoy blogging but, as you can tell from my last few blog posts, they have been few and far between - yet despite making a commitment to …
Christmas Day And The Crew
As is tradition, on Christmas day, the crew meet as the evenings starts fora long dinner going into early hours of the morning. The morning would usuallybe spent with family. Except on this occasion, the crew didn't meet nor wasthere a long dinner flowing to early morning. As far back as I can remember, at …
Engagement Ke Side-effects: Demons
*name changed to protect identity It has been difficult several months since our engagement. I’m tempted to tell you in very fine detail but I see that you are focused on two important parts of your life, your career and our wedding. I’ve battled my demons before, but since our engagement, my new demons or …
Never Give Up
I remember Simren once said to me “…because you never give up”, upon me asking her what changed her mind about me. If you have been following my blog over the years, you would have read my blog posts about how Simren and I met. Our happenstance and subsequent encounters were full of troubles, fights …
Greatest Pleasure
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Elusive PhD
Recently, I’ve had a 3 letter word allot on my mind – it doesn’t, for once, begin with an ‘S’ and end with an ‘X’ (joke intended). It begins with ‘P’ and ends with a ‘D’. Yup - that’s right it’s my PhD research. I bet many of you have probably forgotten that as well …
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