random rants

At work today, i watched as drama unfolds. And i truly understand how the phrase "making a mountain out of a molehill " came about.
We all know Singapore is essentially not so much of a self sustaining country. WE rely on imports and exports and hence the so called "foreign talents" influx for maintaning our GDP growth. No doubt there ARE foriegn talents i know of..I have had those crazily brilliant classmates from other countries. BUT how many of all the foreigners working here are TALENT? (Please read again if you think i am being obnoxious. I totally agree that there ARE talents. )
Sometimes, the cultural disparity is so obvious that no amount of cultural classes you go to can help u understand things. Cultural dissonance or assimilation for progress...i always ponder about this. Is there a KPI or measure for this?

SOME people put up intersting show instead of working. I always feel, when you do a piece of work, it should be for the good of the project or company rather that trying to make use of this piece of work for your own gain, e.g getting recognition and credit. LEt me tell you- If you have substance, if you are good, you do not need to wayang or put on a show. It all shows too easily. You can't have me fooled.

Of course, to maintain a harmonious working environment and PROMOTE cultural and racial harmony, i kept my mouth shut and tried to be diplomatic. But in my heart i was thinking " this aint a talent. this is a troublemaker. " They claim to be stressed and busy. i have no idea where this invisble workload came from. Thats why it's invisible. But really, i tell you why some people work late(I say some..gotta be careful with my words here) or can NEVER seem to finish their work. I tell u why- they are too busy putting on a show, too busy talking. too busy worrying about what the boss feels about them and creating rumors or criticising other. These time spent COULD have translate into quality pieces of work. Making a mountain out of a molehill. All shows need an audience. I shall sit back, relax and watch as they take the stage. But No sir, i aint gonna be fooled.
Sometimes, working with people is harder that the task itself. Well, let's embrace this cultural differences with an open heart. World Peace.