Daily Advice April 12, 2021
軟件上朋友 *****
社交軟件上朋友
雖然聊天是合適
其實是真稱不上
為是最好的朋友
Internet Friends *****
Although people may find chatting with internet friends amiable and comfortable, they cannot be counted as really good or best friends.
好朋友 *****
朋友是你有麻煩
我立即伸出援手
如果我真有難題
你立即盡力幫助
Good friends. *****
True good friends will reach out to help you when you are in trouble and vice versa.
Fanstory.org: A Deep Secret Contest
Winner: First Place ( April 2021)
Title: A Dream Job
Author:
Philip Chan ( author of Good Advice Part 5)
Goodadvicechan (Pen name)
The door bell rang. I ran from my study room on the second floor to open the
door. I tripped on the stairs, fell a few steps and hurt myself. The accident
wasn't serious but enough to limp walking.
I opened the door. It was as expected; a UPS delivery. I signed the document
sent from ABC Global Accounting Company. I've been waiting for this letter for four days. I hated my current job and my boss. This letter could change my life. It could be an offering letter of a dream job. The job is titled: "VP - Global Accountant", salary 30% more than what I was earning, with benefits of stock option and one percent bonus of any contract over a million.
My hand was trembling while holding the letter. I haven't been sleeping well
for the last couple of nights. I had nightmares that I did not get the job.
On paper, I met all the requirements. They wanted people with a degree under one of three categories: accounting, computer science, or law. I got a bachelor's degree in Information Technology at MIT. They wanted at least five years experience in Accounting. I worked at their competitor, XYZ National
Accounting Company, for almost 9 years. I was interviewed by a local TV
station for winning a big contract for my current employer.
I had already passed two interviews with ABC. The first one was done by the hiring manager. He was a friendly and approachable person. I did well in
answering his questions. In addition to questions related to accounting, he
was interested in my knowledge about federal laws in areas related to
organized crime. I did excellently well on accounting and not too bad on laws.
The second interview was on English and Spanish Language Proficiency Test for listening and reading skills followed by a medical exam that included vision and hearing requirements. I was told I passed this one with flying colors.
Now I was waiting for the results of my medical examine and criminal record
investigations. I had confidence that I should do well because I didn't take
drugs, nor did I ever commit any crimes.
Even though, I was sure that I shouldn't have any problem, I was afraid to open the letter.
I sat down on the sofa and poured myself a glass of red wine. I had a sip and then opened the letter. After reading the letter, I finished the whole glass of red wine at one go.
The letter requested me to come for a final interview and discuss the terms of
employment. I called the office and set up an appointment for tomorrow
afternoon.
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"Mr. Shannon, we are very pleased to have you on board. Have you read the
letter of offer? Are you ok with it?
"Yes, Mr. Bond, everything was what I expected. Thank you."
"Excellent."
"When can I start working? I need to give my company one month's notice
else there is a penalty of two months' salary," I asked.
"You can start tomorrow. You don't need to resign. You stay at XYZ and be our spy there. This is a deep secret between us.”
I was speechless...
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Daily Advice April 9, 2021
算是幸福. ***
幸福是一种状态
就算生活是苦悶
保持美好的期待
就已經算是幸福
Considered as happiness. ***
Happiness is a mental state. Even if life is depressing, one can overcome this by maintaining a positive attitude. If one can do that, one still be happy.
自己的理想. ***
堅持自己的原則
追求自己的理想
守住自己的善心
已經算是個聖人
Own ideal. ***
Stick to one's own principles, pursue
one’s ideals and hold on to one’s kindness. If one can do that, one can consider himself a sage.
Get a copy of Enlighten or Good Advice Part 5 ( 一言驚醒梦中人)
Written in both Chinese and English
Author: Philip Chan
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Daily Advice April 7, 2021
岁数已大了. ****
毕竟岁数已大了
而且记性也不好
想吃什么吃多少
想做什么马上做
Old age. ****
If you already reach senior age and may have bad memory, eat small portion of what you like to eat and do the the things you like to do.
珍惜身邊人. ***
畢竟不可以期望
有人可陪你一世
既然人生是如此
莫忘珍惜身邊人
Cherish the people around you. ****
People can’t expect others can stay with them forever. Since life is like this,
don’t forget to cherish the people around you.
Get a copy of Enlighten or Good Advice Part 5 ( 一言驚醒梦中人)
Written in both Chinese and English
Author: Philip Chan
Daily Advice April 6, 2021
品德为基础
想獲得別人尊敬
要以品德为基础
加以原则为中心
做好自己是為先
Character-based
To be respected by others is based on individual’s character and principal. None the less, improve yourself first.
原则
完成渴望的目标
战胜艰巨的挑战
須发掘一些原则
跟著原則去實踐
Principle ***
In order to accomplish a desired goal and overcome a daunting challenge, one must believe one’s own principles and follow them till the job is done.
Get a copy of Enlighten or Good Advice Part 5 ( 一言驚醒梦中人)
Written in both Chinese and English
Author: Philip Chan
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Daily Advice April 5, 2021
命運 ***
思想是决定行动
行动是造成习惯
习惯會成為品德
品德是决定命运
Fate ***
Thoughts drive action. Frequently doing the same action turns into habit.
Habits review people’s characters.
Character affects one’s destiny.
習慣 ***
思想如有多幾远
路一様就有多遠
一天天的不断走
好容易成為习惯
People have a long-term view, their time required to struggle to reach their long-term goal is more. Daily struggling will become a habit.
Get a copy of Enlighten or Good Advice Part 5 ( 一言驚醒梦中人)
Written in both Chinese and English
Author: Philip Chan
Daily Advice april 2, 2021
杜甫 清明. ***
清明时节雨纷纷
路上行人欲断魂
借问酒家何处有
牧童遥指杏花邨
Du Fu : Ching Ming . (A-poem )
The Chin Ming Festival falls in a rainy season. People on the road find their souls broken by the rain. They ask where can they find a Bar restaurant? A shepherd boy refers them to turn the corner to a Xinghua Village.
清明節. ***
古代的清明節日
長輩會告訴晚輩
如何去珍惜大地，
如何去珍惜生命
Ching Ming Festival. ***
During the Ancient Ching Ming Festival, the elders from the farming industry will tell the younger ones how to cherish the earth, and cherish life.
Get a copy of Enlighten or Good Advice Part 5 ( 一言驚醒梦中人)
Written in both Chinese and English
Author: Philip Chan
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