http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/9720475/australians-ranked-happiest-in-oecd-index/
I can see Singapore is getting there somehow, someday :-)
I can see Singapore is getting there somehow, someday :-)
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Australians ranked happiest in OECD index
Australians are the happiest people in the world overall, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and its new Better Life Initiative index.
In a comparison of people in the 34 OECD member countries, using 11 indicators - such as income, education and health - weighted equally, the OECD's Better Life Initiative found that Australians were the most satisfied with their lives.
In order, the next nine happiest countries were: Canada, Sweden, New Zealand, Norway, Denmark, the US, Switzerland, Finland and the Netherlands.
Along with the 11 factors the OECD associates with a "good life," the index takes into consideration citizens' answers to quality-of-life questions like, "How satisfied are you with your life?" "How would you describe your health?" and "Do you know someone you could turn to in a time of need?"
However, adhering to the adage that what makes one person happy may make another miserable, the OECD has also provided a new tool that allows the user to tweak criteria to fit their own stage of life.
Australians are the happiest people in the world overall, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and its new Better Life Initiative index.
In a comparison of people in the 34 OECD member countries, using 11 indicators - such as income, education and health - weighted equally, the OECD's Better Life Initiative found that Australians were the most satisfied with their lives.
In order, the next nine happiest countries were: Canada, Sweden, New Zealand, Norway, Denmark, the US, Switzerland, Finland and the Netherlands.
Along with the 11 factors the OECD associates with a "good life," the index takes into consideration citizens' answers to quality-of-life questions like, "How satisfied are you with your life?" "How would you describe your health?" and "Do you know someone you could turn to in a time of need?"
However, adhering to the adage that what makes one person happy may make another miserable, the OECD has also provided a new tool that allows the user to tweak criteria to fit their own stage of life.
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U poor thing. People in the West are happy because of lifestyles. U are happy because "australia has resources" and that makes you very happy!
Somehow Australia's resources is responsible for your "happiness" while other Westerners are enjoying their lives, freedom.
But its lost on you, you pathetic soul.
The PAP taught you well.
Somehow Australia's resources is responsible for your "happiness" while other Westerners are enjoying their lives, freedom.
But its lost on you, you pathetic soul.
The PAP taught you well.
Bro, I don't have a "LIFE" and how can I have "STYLE" ? Life-style ? All I have is a little happiness that no one can take it away from me.. hehe..
Oh, another happiness yesterday ! - I attended the teacher-meet-the-parents session.. she praised my son for good results and best behaviour. From the result list, my son is top 2 - 3 in class ! I can start dreaming of scholarship liao. I am a proud daddy !
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Sorry leh. Cant say the same about Sinkapore with with fludgates open 2 a hordes of fake degree FTrahses replacing Sinkees.
http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/Few-Aussies-worry-losing-job-aap-769632306.html?x=0
Few Aussies worry about losing their job
tweet7EmailPrint..Topics:Economic News.On Thursday 30 June 2011, 12:13 EST
Australians are among the most optimistic in the world about finding a new job, and very few are concerned that they are about to get the chop.
A new survey has found that a staggering eight in 10 Australians said they were confident of landing a different job, and a similar amount believed they would find a comparable job.
According to specialist recruiter Randstad, its global mobility index that monitors 29 countries found that 21 per cent of Australians had changed jobs in the last six months.
Only six other countries - Poland, Singapore, China, India, Chile and Switzerland - had experienced a higher rate of churn.
Its Workmonitor found 10 per cent of Australian workers are actively looking for a new job and only seven per cent are concerned they may lose their current job.
"While Australia's relatively high level of mobility could be concern for some organisations, there is an upside," Randstad CEO Fred van der Tang said releasing the survey on Thursday.
"When employees are more willing to change jobs, it means employers have a strong chance of securing the right talent to suit their organisational objectives."
But he said the winners in the talent war are those organisations that are prepared to invest in their employer brand.
While offering a competitive salary is still very important, Randstad has increasingly found that jobseekers are attracted to employers who promote good training and development opportunities, a strong corporate culture and flexible working conditions.
"One of the biggest mistakes employers make is talking the talk, without walking the walk," Mr van der Tang said.
"Successful organisations know employer branding is predominately about how jobseekers view the organisation, not how the organisation sees itself."
This will become even more essential as the economy continues to strengthen, prompting further labour market mobility.
The quarterly Workmonitor Mobility Index published by Randstad tracks employee confidence and measures the likelihood of an employee changing jobs within the next six months.
Overall the index fell four points to 107 after peaking at 111 following a 12-month surge.
The online survey of 18- to 65-year-olds interviews at least 400 people per country.
http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/Few-Aussies-worry-losing-job-aap-769632306.html?x=0
Few Aussies worry about losing their job
tweet7EmailPrint..Topics:Economic News.On Thursday 30 June 2011, 12:13 EST
Australians are among the most optimistic in the world about finding a new job, and very few are concerned that they are about to get the chop.
A new survey has found that a staggering eight in 10 Australians said they were confident of landing a different job, and a similar amount believed they would find a comparable job.
According to specialist recruiter Randstad, its global mobility index that monitors 29 countries found that 21 per cent of Australians had changed jobs in the last six months.
Only six other countries - Poland, Singapore, China, India, Chile and Switzerland - had experienced a higher rate of churn.
Its Workmonitor found 10 per cent of Australian workers are actively looking for a new job and only seven per cent are concerned they may lose their current job.
"While Australia's relatively high level of mobility could be concern for some organisations, there is an upside," Randstad CEO Fred van der Tang said releasing the survey on Thursday.
"When employees are more willing to change jobs, it means employers have a strong chance of securing the right talent to suit their organisational objectives."
But he said the winners in the talent war are those organisations that are prepared to invest in their employer brand.
While offering a competitive salary is still very important, Randstad has increasingly found that jobseekers are attracted to employers who promote good training and development opportunities, a strong corporate culture and flexible working conditions.
"One of the biggest mistakes employers make is talking the talk, without walking the walk," Mr van der Tang said.
"Successful organisations know employer branding is predominately about how jobseekers view the organisation, not how the organisation sees itself."
This will become even more essential as the economy continues to strengthen, prompting further labour market mobility.
The quarterly Workmonitor Mobility Index published by Randstad tracks employee confidence and measures the likelihood of an employee changing jobs within the next six months.
Overall the index fell four points to 107 after peaking at 111 following a 12-month surge.
The online survey of 18- to 65-year-olds interviews at least 400 people per country.
Bro, I've been looking for mining job for the last 6mths but in vain. You sure about your report ? - Few Aussies worry about losing jobs. I am losing my job soon !
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Wat happn 2 ur chicken rice biz?
I am keeping it for retirement :-)
http://www.cnbc.com/id/43628943?slide=11
World's Biggest Gambling Nations
1. Australia
Gaming Losses Per Adult: $1,288
You know a nation is crazy about gambling when a gaming company offers people a chance to bet on whether the central bank will raise interest rates or not.
Besides that, Australia is the only place in the world that allows online wagering on sport but prevents gamblers from using the internet to place bets during live games. But that may soon change as the government has agreed to review laws following intensive lobbying from the country’s major sports bodies.
Slot machines — known locally as pokies — are by far Australia’s favorite game, with an estimated 75-80 percent of problem gamblers hooked on them, according to the country’s Productivity Commission.
New South Wales, with 100,000 poker machines accounts for half of the nation's total number of poker machines. According to the state’s Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing, 935 gamblers registered themselves to be banned from casinos between 2006-2010, but were caught 1,249 times for breaching their own ban.
another proud aussie moment. yay world no. 1 gambler.
World's Biggest Gambling Nations
1. Australia
Gaming Losses Per Adult: $1,288
You know a nation is crazy about gambling when a gaming company offers people a chance to bet on whether the central bank will raise interest rates or not.
Besides that, Australia is the only place in the world that allows online wagering on sport but prevents gamblers from using the internet to place bets during live games. But that may soon change as the government has agreed to review laws following intensive lobbying from the country’s major sports bodies.
Slot machines — known locally as pokies — are by far Australia’s favorite game, with an estimated 75-80 percent of problem gamblers hooked on them, according to the country’s Productivity Commission.
New South Wales, with 100,000 poker machines accounts for half of the nation's total number of poker machines. According to the state’s Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing, 935 gamblers registered themselves to be banned from casinos between 2006-2010, but were caught 1,249 times for breaching their own ban.
another proud aussie moment. yay
world no. 1 gambler.
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Bro, I don't have a "LIFE" and how can I have "STYLE" ? Life-style ? All I have is a little happiness that no one can take it away from me.. hehe..
Oh, another happiness yesterday ! - I attended the teacher-meet-the-parents session.. she praised my son for good results and best behaviour. From the result list, my son is top 2 - 3 in class ! I can start dreaming of scholarship liao. I am a proud daddy !
Don't be too cock sure. What makes you think the fuckers will give your kid a scholarship when they can give it to some FTrash?
You become carpenter/truck driver/etc all pay at least 150K lah.
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You are into mining? It's a tough life.
Bro, it is just my dream - realistic dream, dude. This state primary school is one of the best in the area, surrounded by the best private high schools. If he can make it, I'm looking at paying half fees - abt 75k from yr 7-12.
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