I’m totally in denial about you moving back to SG 🙂
The resort looks AMAZING. i can’t believe they’re sending you there. You know where my regional summit is this year? Sydney. That’s right. Sigh.
HK – isn’t the Strawberry.net store there? I hear it is and they have huge bargains instore.
Well…. so far I haven’t moved back yet, despite proclamations that I will for 2 years now, so i guess we’ll see how it goes 😛
Man you lucked out with the regional summit LOL! But think about it, all your intl counterparts are probably over the moon about it, everyone loves visiting sydney 😀
I had no idea strawberrynet had an actual store in HK.. hrmmmm I’ll have to check it out. Lemme know if you want anything from HK btw! Besides a snow globe.. which I’ll look out for 😛 (i did look for it in SG but obviously snow-things and SG don’t really mix, so they didn’t exist!)
I’m totally in denial about you moving back to SG 🙂
The resort looks AMAZING. i can’t believe they’re sending you there. You know where my regional summit is this year? Sydney. That’s right. Sigh.
HK – isn’t the Strawberry.net store there? I hear it is and they have huge bargains instore.
Well…. so far I haven’t moved back yet, despite proclamations that I will for 2 years now, so i guess we’ll see how it goes 😛
Man you lucked out with the regional summit LOL! But think about it, all your intl counterparts are probably over the moon about it, everyone loves visiting sydney 😀
I had no idea strawberrynet had an actual store in HK.. hrmmmm I’ll have to check it out. Lemme know if you want anything from HK btw! Besides a snow globe.. which I’ll look out for 😛 (i did look for it in SG but obviously snow-things and SG don’t really mix, so they didn’t exist!)
that’s awesome! Can you do something along the lines of taking a career break rather than quitting? That way you could keep all the other benefits you’ve accrued (like long service leave 😛 )
I do’nt think we have that, unfortunately 🙁 as it’s fully off work for a year. I think they will support if it’s a month or so, but that’s about the most 🙁
i’m just going to admit that i’m painfully jealous of this trip to switzerland. sigh.
get ebay to pay for your mba. get it out of the way before you and chris get married and/or have babies. there are 2 benefits of this: 1. well duh, it’s FREE. and 2. b/c the company’s invested so much into you, they’ll be more likely to hire you back and move up the ‘ladder’
It’s loads of work though, that’s the part I don’t write much about when I’m away on business, since it bores everyone 😛 But it’s like 90% of the trip!
I doubt eBay would pay for the full MBA.. it’s just so $$ and you have to be completely out of the workforce for the year, it’s just so much to ask 🙁
Amazing! Have a nice trip, Bev!
BTW, I’ll also be in Switzerland in the very last week of March for research purpose.
Ooo fantastic! I fly into Geneva but will take the train to Leukerbad.. i heard it’s a scenic trip so I have high hopes 😀
that’s awesome! Can you do something along the lines of taking a career break rather than quitting? That way you could keep all the other benefits you’ve accrued (like long service leave 😛 )
I do’nt think we have that, unfortunately 🙁 as it’s fully off work for a year. I think they will support if it’s a month or so, but that’s about the most 🙁
i’m just going to admit that i’m painfully jealous of this trip to switzerland. sigh.
get ebay to pay for your mba. get it out of the way before you and chris get married and/or have babies. there are 2 benefits of this: 1. well duh, it’s FREE. and 2. b/c the company’s invested so much into you, they’ll be more likely to hire you back and move up the ‘ladder’
It’s loads of work though, that’s the part I don’t write much about when I’m away on business, since it bores everyone 😛 But it’s like 90% of the trip!
I doubt eBay would pay for the full MBA.. it’s just so $$ and you have to be completely out of the workforce for the year, it’s just so much to ask 🙁
Amazing! Have a nice trip, Bev!
BTW, I’ll also be in Switzerland in the very last week of March for research purpose.
Ooo fantastic! I fly into Geneva but will take the train to Leukerbad.. i heard it’s a scenic trip so I have high hopes 😀
i am so jealous, bev!
that spa looks super nice!
enjoy your time there with Chris too, cant wait for photos!
P.S, just saw your other post, congrats to chris for being a lifeguard! i bet the training was really hard ><
i’m looking forward to spending some quality time with Chris, that’s for sure 🙂 can’t wait… whee!
MBA! go for it!! hey, you might not necessarily NEED it now but it’ll be nice to have for a “rainy day”. Plus, with a higher education and the possibility of furthering your career, think of ALL the doors that will open for you. And think of all the extra skills and experience you can acquire from it.
I know in my field, EVERYONE aims for a higher degree whenever the possibility arises (especially when they’re still young…it’s harder going back to school after a while). They say 20* years from now everyone is going to have an MBA (or the like in their respective fields) because of the concern with competition.
Don’t settle because you’re comfortable, STRIVE because you CAN! :o)
okay, that’s my little spiel for today. good luck!!
Hehe you’re a great cheerleader! I am VERY tempted to do my MBA, but it all boils down to whether I really should quite my current role to do it. Things are going well, so it’s pretty tough to turn my back on it all :X Even if I do it, it’ll be in about 1-2yrs when I’m back in SG, so I think it’ll become more of a reality then!
have fun with the trip! it sounds like lotsa fun! and i’ll be waiting for your shopping and eating review of hongkong cos i’ll be going on 12th March 🙂
Ooo good timing, hehe! I’ll be in Central but my trip’s only a few days, so don’t think I’ll get much eating/shopping done 🙁
You are applying to Insead?
Wowwww…
No company will reject you if you have that in your resume. 😉
Ahh it’s still TBA! Who knows.. I’d like to in 2 yrs or so, but who knows how things work out 🙂
Those trips look fantastic.
I think if I went to Hong Kong, I’d stock up on jeans/pants – then I wouldn’t have to take them up by 4 inches, like I do with my sass and bides!
Oh VERY good point!! I think i’ll go nuts with the shopping.. cos it’s all NORMAL sized for once… hehhe
Congrats-I often though about a Masters, MBA, and now instead have gone the JD route. So envious of your trip to HK and the Spa as i’m stuck studying inside…take some great pictures for all of us lj viewers!
It’s really hard deciding what’s best.. esp when you have to quit your job to do it. Argh!!
Holy frick!!! Have an awesome time at the Summit, love. That place looks absolutely incredible *googly eyes*
Good luck with the decision, I reckon you could make anything work that you set your heart on, but still lots of things to weigh up. Wish I knew what to say to help!
Ooo glad to see you online 🙂 I have Sex and the City boxset btw, dyou want me to bring it over tmw?
The MBA choice is tough.. I haven’t made the decision yet.. I think I’ll let it ‘stew’ for a coupla years!
Yeah, stewing is good! 😀
Only if you remember re Sex and the City, we’ve got a tonne of stuff to watch here! 😀
Funnnn! Take lots of pics, especially in Switzerland. I’m excited for you! *^^*
Hehe for sure, I haven’t seen snow in yearrrrrs so it’ll be fun!
i am so jealous, bev!
that spa looks super nice!
enjoy your time there with Chris too, cant wait for photos!
P.S, just saw your other post, congrats to chris for being a lifeguard! i bet the training was really hard ><
i’m looking forward to spending some quality time with Chris, that’s for sure 🙂 can’t wait… whee!
Wow, the resort in Switzerland looks beautiful. I can’t wait for your posts in Hong Kong and Switzerland. As for an MBA, pretty big decision. I think after being the work force for so long, it would be difficult to go back to school because I would crave money all the time.
I’ll definitely post heaps.. I’m going to be the craziest tourist there 😉
I agree about leaving work to study, it’s going to be a real shock.. i’m not sure yet :X
The fun/personal stuff that we add on before and after the summit is great, but the actual work is just like if we were anywhere else, since it’s in a room.. doh! 😛
MBA! go for it!! hey, you might not necessarily NEED it now but it’ll be nice to have for a “rainy day”. Plus, with a higher education and the possibility of furthering your career, think of ALL the doors that will open for you. And think of all the extra skills and experience you can acquire from it.
I know in my field, EVERYONE aims for a higher degree whenever the possibility arises (especially when they’re still young…it’s harder going back to school after a while). They say 20* years from now everyone is going to have an MBA (or the like in their respective fields) because of the concern with competition.
Don’t settle because you’re comfortable, STRIVE because you CAN! :o)
okay, that’s my little spiel for today. good luck!!
Hehe you’re a great cheerleader! I am VERY tempted to do my MBA, but it all boils down to whether I really should quite my current role to do it. Things are going well, so it’s pretty tough to turn my back on it all :X Even if I do it, it’ll be in about 1-2yrs when I’m back in SG, so I think it’ll become more of a reality then!
have fun with the trip! it sounds like lotsa fun! and i’ll be waiting for your shopping and eating review of hongkong cos i’ll be going on 12th March 🙂
Ooo good timing, hehe! I’ll be in Central but my trip’s only a few days, so don’t think I’ll get much eating/shopping done 🙁
You are applying to Insead?
Wowwww…
No company will reject you if you have that in your resume. 😉
Ahh it’s still TBA! Who knows.. I’d like to in 2 yrs or so, but who knows how things work out 🙂
Your upcoming work trips sounds very FAB!
Take time to figure out what you want to do, it’s a big decision. Good luck!
It’s a lot to think about.. but hopefully will have at least a year before I decide to do anything! 🙂
Wow, huge huge decisions to make. Good luck with that! I’m sure you’d make the right decision in the end. Btwn those two choices, I’d choose MBA also. 🙂
Ooooh, enjoy yourself during those trips. Envy envy.
I do think the MBA is better and more recognised.. I just need to figure out if I want to quit my job to do it – eek!!
Those trips look fantastic.
I think if I went to Hong Kong, I’d stock up on jeans/pants – then I wouldn’t have to take them up by 4 inches, like I do with my sass and bides!
Oh VERY good point!! I think i’ll go nuts with the shopping.. cos it’s all NORMAL sized for once… hehhe
Congrats-I often though about a Masters, MBA, and now instead have gone the JD route. So envious of your trip to HK and the Spa as i’m stuck studying inside…take some great pictures for all of us lj viewers!
It’s really hard deciding what’s best.. esp when you have to quit your job to do it. Argh!!
Holy frick!!! Have an awesome time at the Summit, love. That place looks absolutely incredible *googly eyes*
Good luck with the decision, I reckon you could make anything work that you set your heart on, but still lots of things to weigh up. Wish I knew what to say to help!
Ooo glad to see you online 🙂 I have Sex and the City boxset btw, dyou want me to bring it over tmw?
The MBA choice is tough.. I haven’t made the decision yet.. I think I’ll let it ‘stew’ for a coupla years!
Yeah, stewing is good! 😀
Only if you remember re Sex and the City, we’ve got a tonne of stuff to watch here! 😀
WAAAH!
pack me into your luggage, bev!! i wanna go for the spa!
yayyy that you are coming back permanently! 🙂
I’m a bit chicken, so I hope it’s not too cold in there! 😛
it should be nice and warm whilst you are inside.
but you could be freezing your ass off when you get out.
Funnnn! Take lots of pics, especially in Switzerland. I’m excited for you! *^^*
Hehe for sure, I haven’t seen snow in yearrrrrs so it’ll be fun!
Ahh, that resort looks lovely! How (visually) strange to see people swimming amongst the snow, lol!
You can’t work on your MBA and stay working at ebay Aus? Even if it takes you two years instead of 1 or something, I think that’d be worth it. Of course, you don’t always need a degree to reach high. My mom had no college degree and got really high up there in the ranks because of her experience/work ethic, etc. I really don’t know how those things work with ebay though. 🙂
Hahah yeah when I saw it i was like 0_o
It looks fun though!
I can’t do my MBA in australia.. none are internally recognised and none of the schools even make it in the Top 10 in the world, bah! You don’t *need* it either at eBay but it’s generally a nice-to-have, especially on the Director and MD level..
OOOh. The hotel looks sinfully wonderful! I’m sure Chris and yourself will have loads of fun.
I think it’s going to be difficult to quit your job seeing how much you’re enjoying it.
I really hope CHris can find the time to come.. it’ll be such a cool change to our regular lives!
Yeah, right now I can’t imagine quitting my role here, I really do love it. But time will tell..!
take your time to decide 🙂 Hehehee. Though i must say the moment you mention MBA.. the local uni that came through my mind for you was SMU 🙂
There’s no way I can do an MBA here.. none are very internationally recognised like the ones in Harvard, Insead, London business school, etc.. so I’ll have to go to one of those instead! But they’re all overseas so it’ll be a pretty big move for me :X
Wow, the resort in Switzerland looks beautiful. I can’t wait for your posts in Hong Kong and Switzerland. As for an MBA, pretty big decision. I think after being the work force for so long, it would be difficult to go back to school because I would crave money all the time.
I’ll definitely post heaps.. I’m going to be the craziest tourist there 😉
I agree about leaving work to study, it’s going to be a real shock.. i’m not sure yet :X
Oohhh yessss I hate you too!!! 😛 The thermal spa looks amazing!!!
I’m quite keen to check it out 😛 I hope it’s not too cold though.. brrrr!
The fun/personal stuff that we add on before and after the summit is great, but the actual work is just like if we were anywhere else, since it’s in a room.. doh! 😛
I think u’ve got the coolest job, able to jetset around the world!
That part’s fun, but we’re pretty much locked away into a room the whole time during the summit, which is painful!
That last pic looks incredible! You get to do lots of traveling, that’s so cool. 🙂
It’s mainly because my channel is growing pretty quickly since it’s new at eBay.. so it requires special attention and planning, I do love it though 🙂
WOW! I’m so excited for all you, all these new amazing possibilities opening up!
you’ll love hong kong! they have great kinds of food from everywhere.
I’m exxxxcited about HK! I think I’m going to go bonkers eating and shopping.. bwahhaha
OMG, I want to go too!! How cool is that 🙂
I guess it’s really different from the usual locations, and I probably wouldn’t go there myself if it weren’t for work.. so it all works out 😛
Nice looking resort!
Why not stay and do the MBA here? AGSM and the MGSM are two great schools that offer a real good program.
I was considering that but they’re not even listed in the Top 10 MBA schools in the world 🙁 They’re well recognised in AU but not really recognised internationally so I”ll probably go for Insead which is. Except it’s also more $$.. arghh!!
What about MBA at Melbourne Business School? If I’m not mistaken it’s the best in Asia Pacific.
I hate you Bev. I do….. That thermal spa holiday (summit my ass) just looks too damn good.
Oh yes, I hate you too, Bev! How come you get to go to such nice places in the name of work?!? Soaking in the hot hot waters amidst the snow, argh, that’s so dreamy!
I dunno, it sounds a bit scary to me, haha! But quite fun to try something new 🙂
We seriously are locked away in a room during the summit though, which will be painful, but at least we have the weekend there, hee 🙂
love hk for its delish food n great shopping. i won’t recommend the yung kee flying goose cos i feel they are stuck up & have horrid service standards. there are other goose restaurants out there. must go for hk wantons. they are huge compared to the ickle lumps we get in sg. also wld recommend the sheraton’s silver tea leaves ribs, their lobster har gao. and you must have the HLS mango desserts while there! i hope this marks the end of the spell of bad luck you had earlier this year. take care & enjoy yourself!
Ooo I’d love to try the wantons! I hope I’m near the Sheraton then I can check out their food too, thanks for all the recs 😀
you’ll find horrid service all over HK unfortunately. yung kee’s goose is super well known for a reason…a definite must visit Bev! if you wind up in Shenzhen for whatever reason, there’s a place with amazing pork knuckles that are a must try too.
Yeah, the service staff was hovering around waiting for us to finish our food.. we felt so rushed.
There was a old Japanese couple at the next table, and the gentleman got up to go to the washroom.
The YK staff ran after him saying “Money, money, pay money!” o_0
After that incident I now go to Shatin or Taiwai for my roast goose fix 🙂
oh it’s definitely quite common…i think i’ve been here for long enough that i just ignore the terrible restaurant service unless it’s exceptionally bad, even by HK standards!
Your upcoming work trips sounds very FAB!
Take time to figure out what you want to do, it’s a big decision. Good luck!
It’s a lot to think about.. but hopefully will have at least a year before I decide to do anything! 🙂
The thermal spa looks incredible.
You’ll absolutely love the skiing. How are your knees, though?
The knees are ok, as long as I dont go too hard on them! I’m not a snow/ski type person though so I’m a bit afraid 😛
Wow, huge huge decisions to make. Good luck with that! I’m sure you’d make the right decision in the end. Btwn those two choices, I’d choose MBA also. 🙂
Ooooh, enjoy yourself during those trips. Envy envy.
I do think the MBA is better and more recognised.. I just need to figure out if I want to quit my job to do it – eek!!
Wow that resort looks absolutely gorgeous! I want to get a job like yours so I can travel as much as you! *jealous* <33
Nah I don’t travel very much, it tends to come in bursts I think!
call me when you get here! i’ll take you around and stuff you silly w food and shopping 😀
Ooo yes! I have the weekend of the 23/24th there 🙂 What’s your number? Will give you a call for surrrrre..
NNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I’m in Tokyo that weekend for work…21-24 Feb, back in HK on the night of the 24th. What about during the week?
Ohhhhh d’oh!! I can’t during the week as we have events on every day :X But at least you’ll be in Toyko.. oo you’ll love it!
WAAAH!
pack me into your luggage, bev!! i wanna go for the spa!
yayyy that you are coming back permanently! 🙂
I’m a bit chicken, so I hope it’s not too cold in there! 😛
it should be nice and warm whilst you are inside.
but you could be freezing your ass off when you get out.
Ahh, that resort looks lovely! How (visually) strange to see people swimming amongst the snow, lol!
You can’t work on your MBA and stay working at ebay Aus? Even if it takes you two years instead of 1 or something, I think that’d be worth it. Of course, you don’t always need a degree to reach high. My mom had no college degree and got really high up there in the ranks because of her experience/work ethic, etc. I really don’t know how those things work with ebay though. 🙂
Hahah yeah when I saw it i was like 0_o
It looks fun though!
I can’t do my MBA in australia.. none are internally recognised and none of the schools even make it in the Top 10 in the world, bah! You don’t *need* it either at eBay but it’s generally a nice-to-have, especially on the Director and MD level..
OOOh. The hotel looks sinfully wonderful! I’m sure Chris and yourself will have loads of fun.
I think it’s going to be difficult to quit your job seeing how much you’re enjoying it.
I really hope CHris can find the time to come.. it’ll be such a cool change to our regular lives!
Yeah, right now I can’t imagine quitting my role here, I really do love it. But time will tell..!
take your time to decide 🙂 Hehehee. Though i must say the moment you mention MBA.. the local uni that came through my mind for you was SMU 🙂
There’s no way I can do an MBA here.. none are very internationally recognised like the ones in Harvard, Insead, London business school, etc.. so I’ll have to go to one of those instead! But they’re all overseas so it’ll be a pretty big move for me :X
Oohhh yessss I hate you too!!! 😛 The thermal spa looks amazing!!!
I’m quite keen to check it out 😛 I hope it’s not too cold though.. brrrr!
I think u’ve got the coolest job, able to jetset around the world!
That part’s fun, but we’re pretty much locked away into a room the whole time during the summit, which is painful!
That last pic looks incredible! You get to do lots of traveling, that’s so cool. 🙂
It’s mainly because my channel is growing pretty quickly since it’s new at eBay.. so it requires special attention and planning, I do love it though 🙂
WOW! I’m so excited for all you, all these new amazing possibilities opening up!
you’ll love hong kong! they have great kinds of food from everywhere.
I’m exxxxcited about HK! I think I’m going to go bonkers eating and shopping.. bwahhaha
OMG, I want to go too!! How cool is that 🙂
I guess it’s really different from the usual locations, and I probably wouldn’t go there myself if it weren’t for work.. so it all works out 😛
Nice looking resort!
Why not stay and do the MBA here? AGSM and the MGSM are two great schools that offer a real good program.
I was considering that but they’re not even listed in the Top 10 MBA schools in the world 🙁 They’re well recognised in AU but not really recognised internationally so I”ll probably go for Insead which is. Except it’s also more $$.. arghh!!
What about MBA at Melbourne Business School? If I’m not mistaken it’s the best in Asia Pacific.
I hate you Bev. I do….. That thermal spa holiday (summit my ass) just looks too damn good.
Oh yes, I hate you too, Bev! How come you get to go to such nice places in the name of work?!? Soaking in the hot hot waters amidst the snow, argh, that’s so dreamy!
I dunno, it sounds a bit scary to me, haha! But quite fun to try something new 🙂
We seriously are locked away in a room during the summit though, which will be painful, but at least we have the weekend there, hee 🙂
love hk for its delish food n great shopping. i won’t recommend the yung kee flying goose cos i feel they are stuck up & have horrid service standards. there are other goose restaurants out there. must go for hk wantons. they are huge compared to the ickle lumps we get in sg. also wld recommend the sheraton’s silver tea leaves ribs, their lobster har gao. and you must have the HLS mango desserts while there! i hope this marks the end of the spell of bad luck you had earlier this year. take care & enjoy yourself!
Ooo I’d love to try the wantons! I hope I’m near the Sheraton then I can check out their food too, thanks for all the recs 😀
you’ll find horrid service all over HK unfortunately. yung kee’s goose is super well known for a reason…a definite must visit Bev! if you wind up in Shenzhen for whatever reason, there’s a place with amazing pork knuckles that are a must try too.
Yeah, the service staff was hovering around waiting for us to finish our food.. we felt so rushed.
There was a old Japanese couple at the next table, and the gentleman got up to go to the washroom.
The YK staff ran after him saying “Money, money, pay money!” o_0
After that incident I now go to Shatin or Taiwai for my roast goose fix 🙂
oh it’s definitely quite common…i think i’ve been here for long enough that i just ignore the terrible restaurant service unless it’s exceptionally bad, even by HK standards!
The thermal spa looks incredible.
You’ll absolutely love the skiing. How are your knees, though?
The knees are ok, as long as I dont go too hard on them! I’m not a snow/ski type person though so I’m a bit afraid 😛
Wow that resort looks absolutely gorgeous! I want to get a job like yours so I can travel as much as you! *jealous* <33
Nah I don’t travel very much, it tends to come in bursts I think!
call me when you get here! i’ll take you around and stuff you silly w food and shopping 😀
Ooo yes! I have the weekend of the 23/24th there 🙂 What’s your number? Will give you a call for surrrrre..
NNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I’m in Tokyo that weekend for work…21-24 Feb, back in HK on the night of the 24th. What about during the week?
Ohhhhh d’oh!! I can’t during the week as we have events on every day :X But at least you’ll be in Toyko.. oo you’ll love it!
I’m totally in denial about you moving back to SG 🙂
The resort looks AMAZING. i can’t believe they’re sending you there. You know where my regional summit is this year? Sydney. That’s right. Sigh.
HK – isn’t the Strawberry.net store there? I hear it is and they have huge bargains instore.
Well…. so far I haven’t moved back yet, despite proclamations that I will for 2 years now, so i guess we’ll see how it goes 😛
Man you lucked out with the regional summit LOL! But think about it, all your intl counterparts are probably over the moon about it, everyone loves visiting sydney 😀
I had no idea strawberrynet had an actual store in HK.. hrmmmm I’ll have to check it out. Lemme know if you want anything from HK btw! Besides a snow globe.. which I’ll look out for 😛 (i did look for it in SG but obviously snow-things and SG don’t really mix, so they didn’t exist!)
I’m totally in denial about you moving back to SG 🙂
The resort looks AMAZING. i can’t believe they’re sending you there. You know where my regional summit is this year? Sydney. That’s right. Sigh.
HK – isn’t the Strawberry.net store there? I hear it is and they have huge bargains instore.
Well…. so far I haven’t moved back yet, despite proclamations that I will for 2 years now, so i guess we’ll see how it goes 😛
Man you lucked out with the regional summit LOL! But think about it, all your intl counterparts are probably over the moon about it, everyone loves visiting sydney 😀
I had no idea strawberrynet had an actual store in HK.. hrmmmm I’ll have to check it out. Lemme know if you want anything from HK btw! Besides a snow globe.. which I’ll look out for 😛 (i did look for it in SG but obviously snow-things and SG don’t really mix, so they didn’t exist!)
that’s awesome! Can you do something along the lines of taking a career break rather than quitting? That way you could keep all the other benefits you’ve accrued (like long service leave 😛 )
I do’nt think we have that, unfortunately 🙁 as it’s fully off work for a year. I think they will support if it’s a month or so, but that’s about the most 🙁
i’m just going to admit that i’m painfully jealous of this trip to switzerland. sigh.
get ebay to pay for your mba. get it out of the way before you and chris get married and/or have babies. there are 2 benefits of this: 1. well duh, it’s FREE. and 2. b/c the company’s invested so much into you, they’ll be more likely to hire you back and move up the ‘ladder’
It’s loads of work though, that’s the part I don’t write much about when I’m away on business, since it bores everyone 😛 But it’s like 90% of the trip!
I doubt eBay would pay for the full MBA.. it’s just so $$ and you have to be completely out of the workforce for the year, it’s just so much to ask 🙁
Amazing! Have a nice trip, Bev!
BTW, I’ll also be in Switzerland in the very last week of March for research purpose.
Ooo fantastic! I fly into Geneva but will take the train to Leukerbad.. i heard it’s a scenic trip so I have high hopes 😀
that’s awesome! Can you do something along the lines of taking a career break rather than quitting? That way you could keep all the other benefits you’ve accrued (like long service leave 😛 )
I do’nt think we have that, unfortunately 🙁 as it’s fully off work for a year. I think they will support if it’s a month or so, but that’s about the most 🙁
i’m just going to admit that i’m painfully jealous of this trip to switzerland. sigh.
get ebay to pay for your mba. get it out of the way before you and chris get married and/or have babies. there are 2 benefits of this: 1. well duh, it’s FREE. and 2. b/c the company’s invested so much into you, they’ll be more likely to hire you back and move up the ‘ladder’
It’s loads of work though, that’s the part I don’t write much about when I’m away on business, since it bores everyone 😛 But it’s like 90% of the trip!
I doubt eBay would pay for the full MBA.. it’s just so $$ and you have to be completely out of the workforce for the year, it’s just so much to ask 🙁
Amazing! Have a nice trip, Bev!
BTW, I’ll also be in Switzerland in the very last week of March for research purpose.
Ooo fantastic! I fly into Geneva but will take the train to Leukerbad.. i heard it’s a scenic trip so I have high hopes 😀
i am so jealous, bev!
that spa looks super nice!
enjoy your time there with Chris too, cant wait for photos!
P.S, just saw your other post, congrats to chris for being a lifeguard! i bet the training was really hard ><
i’m looking forward to spending some quality time with Chris, that’s for sure 🙂 can’t wait… whee!
MBA! go for it!! hey, you might not necessarily NEED it now but it’ll be nice to have for a “rainy day”. Plus, with a higher education and the possibility of furthering your career, think of ALL the doors that will open for you. And think of all the extra skills and experience you can acquire from it.
I know in my field, EVERYONE aims for a higher degree whenever the possibility arises (especially when they’re still young…it’s harder going back to school after a while). They say 20* years from now everyone is going to have an MBA (or the like in their respective fields) because of the concern with competition.
Don’t settle because you’re comfortable, STRIVE because you CAN! :o)
okay, that’s my little spiel for today. good luck!!
Hehe you’re a great cheerleader! I am VERY tempted to do my MBA, but it all boils down to whether I really should quite my current role to do it. Things are going well, so it’s pretty tough to turn my back on it all :X Even if I do it, it’ll be in about 1-2yrs when I’m back in SG, so I think it’ll become more of a reality then!
have fun with the trip! it sounds like lotsa fun! and i’ll be waiting for your shopping and eating review of hongkong cos i’ll be going on 12th March 🙂
Ooo good timing, hehe! I’ll be in Central but my trip’s only a few days, so don’t think I’ll get much eating/shopping done 🙁
You are applying to Insead?
Wowwww…
No company will reject you if you have that in your resume. 😉
Ahh it’s still TBA! Who knows.. I’d like to in 2 yrs or so, but who knows how things work out 🙂
Those trips look fantastic.
I think if I went to Hong Kong, I’d stock up on jeans/pants – then I wouldn’t have to take them up by 4 inches, like I do with my sass and bides!
Oh VERY good point!! I think i’ll go nuts with the shopping.. cos it’s all NORMAL sized for once… hehhe
Congrats-I often though about a Masters, MBA, and now instead have gone the JD route. So envious of your trip to HK and the Spa as i’m stuck studying inside…take some great pictures for all of us lj viewers!
It’s really hard deciding what’s best.. esp when you have to quit your job to do it. Argh!!
Holy frick!!! Have an awesome time at the Summit, love. That place looks absolutely incredible *googly eyes*
Good luck with the decision, I reckon you could make anything work that you set your heart on, but still lots of things to weigh up. Wish I knew what to say to help!
Ooo glad to see you online 🙂 I have Sex and the City boxset btw, dyou want me to bring it over tmw?
The MBA choice is tough.. I haven’t made the decision yet.. I think I’ll let it ‘stew’ for a coupla years!
Yeah, stewing is good! 😀
Only if you remember re Sex and the City, we’ve got a tonne of stuff to watch here! 😀
Funnnn! Take lots of pics, especially in Switzerland. I’m excited for you! *^^*
Hehe for sure, I haven’t seen snow in yearrrrrs so it’ll be fun!
i am so jealous, bev!
that spa looks super nice!
enjoy your time there with Chris too, cant wait for photos!
P.S, just saw your other post, congrats to chris for being a lifeguard! i bet the training was really hard ><
i’m looking forward to spending some quality time with Chris, that’s for sure 🙂 can’t wait… whee!
Wow, the resort in Switzerland looks beautiful. I can’t wait for your posts in Hong Kong and Switzerland. As for an MBA, pretty big decision. I think after being the work force for so long, it would be difficult to go back to school because I would crave money all the time.
I’ll definitely post heaps.. I’m going to be the craziest tourist there 😉
I agree about leaving work to study, it’s going to be a real shock.. i’m not sure yet :X
The fun/personal stuff that we add on before and after the summit is great, but the actual work is just like if we were anywhere else, since it’s in a room.. doh! 😛
MBA! go for it!! hey, you might not necessarily NEED it now but it’ll be nice to have for a “rainy day”. Plus, with a higher education and the possibility of furthering your career, think of ALL the doors that will open for you. And think of all the extra skills and experience you can acquire from it.
I know in my field, EVERYONE aims for a higher degree whenever the possibility arises (especially when they’re still young…it’s harder going back to school after a while). They say 20* years from now everyone is going to have an MBA (or the like in their respective fields) because of the concern with competition.
Don’t settle because you’re comfortable, STRIVE because you CAN! :o)
okay, that’s my little spiel for today. good luck!!
Hehe you’re a great cheerleader! I am VERY tempted to do my MBA, but it all boils down to whether I really should quite my current role to do it. Things are going well, so it’s pretty tough to turn my back on it all :X Even if I do it, it’ll be in about 1-2yrs when I’m back in SG, so I think it’ll become more of a reality then!
have fun with the trip! it sounds like lotsa fun! and i’ll be waiting for your shopping and eating review of hongkong cos i’ll be going on 12th March 🙂
Ooo good timing, hehe! I’ll be in Central but my trip’s only a few days, so don’t think I’ll get much eating/shopping done 🙁
You are applying to Insead?
Wowwww…
No company will reject you if you have that in your resume. 😉
Ahh it’s still TBA! Who knows.. I’d like to in 2 yrs or so, but who knows how things work out 🙂
Your upcoming work trips sounds very FAB!
Take time to figure out what you want to do, it’s a big decision. Good luck!
It’s a lot to think about.. but hopefully will have at least a year before I decide to do anything! 🙂
Wow, huge huge decisions to make. Good luck with that! I’m sure you’d make the right decision in the end. Btwn those two choices, I’d choose MBA also. 🙂
Ooooh, enjoy yourself during those trips. Envy envy.
I do think the MBA is better and more recognised.. I just need to figure out if I want to quit my job to do it – eek!!
Those trips look fantastic.
I think if I went to Hong Kong, I’d stock up on jeans/pants – then I wouldn’t have to take them up by 4 inches, like I do with my sass and bides!
Oh VERY good point!! I think i’ll go nuts with the shopping.. cos it’s all NORMAL sized for once… hehhe
Congrats-I often though about a Masters, MBA, and now instead have gone the JD route. So envious of your trip to HK and the Spa as i’m stuck studying inside…take some great pictures for all of us lj viewers!
It’s really hard deciding what’s best.. esp when you have to quit your job to do it. Argh!!
Holy frick!!! Have an awesome time at the Summit, love. That place looks absolutely incredible *googly eyes*
Good luck with the decision, I reckon you could make anything work that you set your heart on, but still lots of things to weigh up. Wish I knew what to say to help!
Ooo glad to see you online 🙂 I have Sex and the City boxset btw, dyou want me to bring it over tmw?
The MBA choice is tough.. I haven’t made the decision yet.. I think I’ll let it ‘stew’ for a coupla years!
Yeah, stewing is good! 😀
Only if you remember re Sex and the City, we’ve got a tonne of stuff to watch here! 😀
WAAAH!
pack me into your luggage, bev!! i wanna go for the spa!
yayyy that you are coming back permanently! 🙂
I’m a bit chicken, so I hope it’s not too cold in there! 😛
it should be nice and warm whilst you are inside.
but you could be freezing your ass off when you get out.
Funnnn! Take lots of pics, especially in Switzerland. I’m excited for you! *^^*
Hehe for sure, I haven’t seen snow in yearrrrrs so it’ll be fun!
Ahh, that resort looks lovely! How (visually) strange to see people swimming amongst the snow, lol!
You can’t work on your MBA and stay working at ebay Aus? Even if it takes you two years instead of 1 or something, I think that’d be worth it. Of course, you don’t always need a degree to reach high. My mom had no college degree and got really high up there in the ranks because of her experience/work ethic, etc. I really don’t know how those things work with ebay though. 🙂
Hahah yeah when I saw it i was like 0_o
It looks fun though!
I can’t do my MBA in australia.. none are internally recognised and none of the schools even make it in the Top 10 in the world, bah! You don’t *need* it either at eBay but it’s generally a nice-to-have, especially on the Director and MD level..
OOOh. The hotel looks sinfully wonderful! I’m sure Chris and yourself will have loads of fun.
I think it’s going to be difficult to quit your job seeing how much you’re enjoying it.
I really hope CHris can find the time to come.. it’ll be such a cool change to our regular lives!
Yeah, right now I can’t imagine quitting my role here, I really do love it. But time will tell..!
take your time to decide 🙂 Hehehee. Though i must say the moment you mention MBA.. the local uni that came through my mind for you was SMU 🙂
There’s no way I can do an MBA here.. none are very internationally recognised like the ones in Harvard, Insead, London business school, etc.. so I’ll have to go to one of those instead! But they’re all overseas so it’ll be a pretty big move for me :X
Wow, the resort in Switzerland looks beautiful. I can’t wait for your posts in Hong Kong and Switzerland. As for an MBA, pretty big decision. I think after being the work force for so long, it would be difficult to go back to school because I would crave money all the time.
I’ll definitely post heaps.. I’m going to be the craziest tourist there 😉
I agree about leaving work to study, it’s going to be a real shock.. i’m not sure yet :X
Oohhh yessss I hate you too!!! 😛 The thermal spa looks amazing!!!
I’m quite keen to check it out 😛 I hope it’s not too cold though.. brrrr!
The fun/personal stuff that we add on before and after the summit is great, but the actual work is just like if we were anywhere else, since it’s in a room.. doh! 😛
I think u’ve got the coolest job, able to jetset around the world!
That part’s fun, but we’re pretty much locked away into a room the whole time during the summit, which is painful!
That last pic looks incredible! You get to do lots of traveling, that’s so cool. 🙂
It’s mainly because my channel is growing pretty quickly since it’s new at eBay.. so it requires special attention and planning, I do love it though 🙂
WOW! I’m so excited for all you, all these new amazing possibilities opening up!
you’ll love hong kong! they have great kinds of food from everywhere.
I’m exxxxcited about HK! I think I’m going to go bonkers eating and shopping.. bwahhaha
OMG, I want to go too!! How cool is that 🙂
I guess it’s really different from the usual locations, and I probably wouldn’t go there myself if it weren’t for work.. so it all works out 😛
Nice looking resort!
Why not stay and do the MBA here? AGSM and the MGSM are two great schools that offer a real good program.
I was considering that but they’re not even listed in the Top 10 MBA schools in the world 🙁 They’re well recognised in AU but not really recognised internationally so I”ll probably go for Insead which is. Except it’s also more $$.. arghh!!
What about MBA at Melbourne Business School? If I’m not mistaken it’s the best in Asia Pacific.
I hate you Bev. I do….. That thermal spa holiday (summit my ass) just looks too damn good.
Oh yes, I hate you too, Bev! How come you get to go to such nice places in the name of work?!? Soaking in the hot hot waters amidst the snow, argh, that’s so dreamy!
I dunno, it sounds a bit scary to me, haha! But quite fun to try something new 🙂
We seriously are locked away in a room during the summit though, which will be painful, but at least we have the weekend there, hee 🙂
love hk for its delish food n great shopping. i won’t recommend the yung kee flying goose cos i feel they are stuck up & have horrid service standards. there are other goose restaurants out there. must go for hk wantons. they are huge compared to the ickle lumps we get in sg. also wld recommend the sheraton’s silver tea leaves ribs, their lobster har gao. and you must have the HLS mango desserts while there! i hope this marks the end of the spell of bad luck you had earlier this year. take care & enjoy yourself!
Ooo I’d love to try the wantons! I hope I’m near the Sheraton then I can check out their food too, thanks for all the recs 😀
you’ll find horrid service all over HK unfortunately. yung kee’s goose is super well known for a reason…a definite must visit Bev! if you wind up in Shenzhen for whatever reason, there’s a place with amazing pork knuckles that are a must try too.
Yeah, the service staff was hovering around waiting for us to finish our food.. we felt so rushed.
There was a old Japanese couple at the next table, and the gentleman got up to go to the washroom.
The YK staff ran after him saying “Money, money, pay money!” o_0
After that incident I now go to Shatin or Taiwai for my roast goose fix 🙂
oh it’s definitely quite common…i think i’ve been here for long enough that i just ignore the terrible restaurant service unless it’s exceptionally bad, even by HK standards!
Your upcoming work trips sounds very FAB!
Take time to figure out what you want to do, it’s a big decision. Good luck!
It’s a lot to think about.. but hopefully will have at least a year before I decide to do anything! 🙂
The thermal spa looks incredible.
You’ll absolutely love the skiing. How are your knees, though?
The knees are ok, as long as I dont go too hard on them! I’m not a snow/ski type person though so I’m a bit afraid 😛
Wow, huge huge decisions to make. Good luck with that! I’m sure you’d make the right decision in the end. Btwn those two choices, I’d choose MBA also. 🙂
Ooooh, enjoy yourself during those trips. Envy envy.
I do think the MBA is better and more recognised.. I just need to figure out if I want to quit my job to do it – eek!!
Wow that resort looks absolutely gorgeous! I want to get a job like yours so I can travel as much as you! *jealous* <33
Nah I don’t travel very much, it tends to come in bursts I think!
call me when you get here! i’ll take you around and stuff you silly w food and shopping 😀
Ooo yes! I have the weekend of the 23/24th there 🙂 What’s your number? Will give you a call for surrrrre..
NNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I’m in Tokyo that weekend for work…21-24 Feb, back in HK on the night of the 24th. What about during the week?
Ohhhhh d’oh!! I can’t during the week as we have events on every day :X But at least you’ll be in Toyko.. oo you’ll love it!
WAAAH!
pack me into your luggage, bev!! i wanna go for the spa!
yayyy that you are coming back permanently! 🙂
I’m a bit chicken, so I hope it’s not too cold in there! 😛
it should be nice and warm whilst you are inside.
but you could be freezing your ass off when you get out.
Ahh, that resort looks lovely! How (visually) strange to see people swimming amongst the snow, lol!
You can’t work on your MBA and stay working at ebay Aus? Even if it takes you two years instead of 1 or something, I think that’d be worth it. Of course, you don’t always need a degree to reach high. My mom had no college degree and got really high up there in the ranks because of her experience/work ethic, etc. I really don’t know how those things work with ebay though. 🙂
Hahah yeah when I saw it i was like 0_o
It looks fun though!
I can’t do my MBA in australia.. none are internally recognised and none of the schools even make it in the Top 10 in the world, bah! You don’t *need* it either at eBay but it’s generally a nice-to-have, especially on the Director and MD level..
OOOh. The hotel looks sinfully wonderful! I’m sure Chris and yourself will have loads of fun.
I think it’s going to be difficult to quit your job seeing how much you’re enjoying it.
I really hope CHris can find the time to come.. it’ll be such a cool change to our regular lives!
Yeah, right now I can’t imagine quitting my role here, I really do love it. But time will tell..!
take your time to decide 🙂 Hehehee. Though i must say the moment you mention MBA.. the local uni that came through my mind for you was SMU 🙂
There’s no way I can do an MBA here.. none are very internationally recognised like the ones in Harvard, Insead, London business school, etc.. so I’ll have to go to one of those instead! But they’re all overseas so it’ll be a pretty big move for me :X
Oohhh yessss I hate you too!!! 😛 The thermal spa looks amazing!!!
I’m quite keen to check it out 😛 I hope it’s not too cold though.. brrrr!
I think u’ve got the coolest job, able to jetset around the world!
That part’s fun, but we’re pretty much locked away into a room the whole time during the summit, which is painful!
That last pic looks incredible! You get to do lots of traveling, that’s so cool. 🙂
It’s mainly because my channel is growing pretty quickly since it’s new at eBay.. so it requires special attention and planning, I do love it though 🙂
WOW! I’m so excited for all you, all these new amazing possibilities opening up!
you’ll love hong kong! they have great kinds of food from everywhere.
I’m exxxxcited about HK! I think I’m going to go bonkers eating and shopping.. bwahhaha
OMG, I want to go too!! How cool is that 🙂
I guess it’s really different from the usual locations, and I probably wouldn’t go there myself if it weren’t for work.. so it all works out 😛
Nice looking resort!
Why not stay and do the MBA here? AGSM and the MGSM are two great schools that offer a real good program.
I was considering that but they’re not even listed in the Top 10 MBA schools in the world 🙁 They’re well recognised in AU but not really recognised internationally so I”ll probably go for Insead which is. Except it’s also more $$.. arghh!!
What about MBA at Melbourne Business School? If I’m not mistaken it’s the best in Asia Pacific.
I hate you Bev. I do….. That thermal spa holiday (summit my ass) just looks too damn good.
Oh yes, I hate you too, Bev! How come you get to go to such nice places in the name of work?!? Soaking in the hot hot waters amidst the snow, argh, that’s so dreamy!
I dunno, it sounds a bit scary to me, haha! But quite fun to try something new 🙂
We seriously are locked away in a room during the summit though, which will be painful, but at least we have the weekend there, hee 🙂
love hk for its delish food n great shopping. i won’t recommend the yung kee flying goose cos i feel they are stuck up & have horrid service standards. there are other goose restaurants out there. must go for hk wantons. they are huge compared to the ickle lumps we get in sg. also wld recommend the sheraton’s silver tea leaves ribs, their lobster har gao. and you must have the HLS mango desserts while there! i hope this marks the end of the spell of bad luck you had earlier this year. take care & enjoy yourself!
Ooo I’d love to try the wantons! I hope I’m near the Sheraton then I can check out their food too, thanks for all the recs 😀
you’ll find horrid service all over HK unfortunately. yung kee’s goose is super well known for a reason…a definite must visit Bev! if you wind up in Shenzhen for whatever reason, there’s a place with amazing pork knuckles that are a must try too.
Yeah, the service staff was hovering around waiting for us to finish our food.. we felt so rushed.
There was a old Japanese couple at the next table, and the gentleman got up to go to the washroom.
The YK staff ran after him saying “Money, money, pay money!” o_0
After that incident I now go to Shatin or Taiwai for my roast goose fix 🙂
oh it’s definitely quite common…i think i’ve been here for long enough that i just ignore the terrible restaurant service unless it’s exceptionally bad, even by HK standards!
The thermal spa looks incredible.
You’ll absolutely love the skiing. How are your knees, though?
The knees are ok, as long as I dont go too hard on them! I’m not a snow/ski type person though so I’m a bit afraid 😛
Wow that resort looks absolutely gorgeous! I want to get a job like yours so I can travel as much as you! *jealous* <33
Nah I don’t travel very much, it tends to come in bursts I think!
call me when you get here! i’ll take you around and stuff you silly w food and shopping 😀
Ooo yes! I have the weekend of the 23/24th there 🙂 What’s your number? Will give you a call for surrrrre..
NNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I’m in Tokyo that weekend for work…21-24 Feb, back in HK on the night of the 24th. What about during the week?
Ohhhhh d’oh!! I can’t during the week as we have events on every day :X But at least you’ll be in Toyko.. oo you’ll love it!