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When tired, it's easy to make impulsive decisions! Master these techniques to rebuild self-control.

7 April, 2025

Willpower is an important driver of success, but after exerting oneself fully for a short period, one may encounter the phenomenon of self-exhaustion, which leads to a decline in self-control and makes it difficult to resist temptation. Research shows that after experiencing stress, the brain's energy depletes, making impulsive actions more likely, such as choosing unhealthy foods. Replenishing energy can help maintain rational judgment; therefore, when fatigued, it's advisable to avoid making important decisions and to take timely breaks to prevent being influenced by small temptations.

The scam incident of fake Taiwan Power Company recruitment on social media platforms!

7 April, 2025

Recently, Taipower reminded everyone to be cautious of scammers impersonating its name on social media platforms to post false job recruitment information, luring job seekers with high salaries. Taipower emphasized that all recruitment information is only published on the official examination website or the official website, and will not be recruited through private messages. They urge job seekers to stay alert and avoid being deceived.

Beware of recruitment scams impersonating Taipower on social media platforms!

7 April, 2025

Taiwan Power Company recently warned that a fraud group is impersonating its name on social media platforms to publish false recruitment information, deceiving job seekers. Taiwan Power Company emphasized that its recruitment information is only published on the official examination website and official website, and will never recruit through private messages on social media platforms. It urges job seekers to be more vigilant and avoid being misled.

The rumors of high-paying jobs at Taiwan Power Company have sparked heated discussions, and Taiwan Power Company urgently clarified: it is false information!

7 April, 2025

Taipower Company clarified today that recent fraudulent messages have appeared on social media, posing as recruitment for online administrative personnel under its name, claiming to offer a high salary of 65K. Taipower reminds the public not to trust or forward such messages, and states that all recruitment information will only be published through the official website. The company urges job seekers to remain vigilant and to contact the 165 anti-fraud hotline or Taipower customer service if they encounter any suspicious messages.

The community is buzzing about high-paying job openings at Taipower, but Taipower hurriedly debunks the rumor: it is purely false information!

7 April, 2025

Taiwan Power Company urgently clarified today (the 6th) that someone has impersonated its name to recruit online administrative staff on social media, offering a high salary of 65K, which is false information. Taiwan Power reminds the public that genuine recruitment information will only be published through the official website, and to avoid falling for or sharing fake messages. If you receive suspicious information, you can contact the 165 anti-fraud hotline or Taiwan Power customer service. The company emphasized that this is not the first time they have encountered fraud and urges everyone to stay vigilant to protect their own rights and interests.

Taipower recruits "Online Administrative Staff" with a salary of 65K? The company clarifies: Do not be deceived.

7 April, 2025

Taiwan Power Company (台電) recently clarified that illegal groups are impersonating its name, posting recruitment information for "online administrative staff" on social media platforms, with salaries reaching up to 65K, and reminded job seekers that this is fraudulent information. Taiwan Power Company emphasized that all recruitment information should be based on its official website and urged the public to stay vigilant to avoid being scammed. If there are any doubts, individuals should call the customer service hotline for verification.

Taiwan Power Company recruiting "online administrative personnel" with a salary of 65K? The company clarifies: Be careful of scams!

7 April, 2025

Taipower clarifies the recent recruiting news circulating online, emphasizing that it is not recruiting online administrative personnel, and will not conduct recruitment through social media platforms. It calls on job seekers to be vigilant and not to be affected by scams. Recently, fraud groups have impersonated Taipower, claiming to offer salaries of up to 65k to tempt job seekers. Taipower reminds all job seekers to visit its official website to check accurate recruitment information and provides a customer service hotline for verification.

Canada | Employment numbers declined in March for the first time in over three years.

7 April, 2025

According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, the number of employed people decreased by 32,600 in March, marking the first decline. The main reason was a reduction in full-time jobs, causing the unemployment rate to rise to 6.7%. Analysts point out that the uncertainty surrounding the tariff policy of the Trump administration may force companies to halt hiring or lay off employees. In addition, reports mention that Trump’s tariffs may affect the stock market trends, with analysts’ views on several stocks and information regarding funding distribution by the postal service also being closely monitored.

Canada | Employment numbers declined for the first time in over three years in March.

7 April, 2025

The latest data from Statistics Canada shows that employment decreased by 32,600 in March, marking the first decline in more than three years. The reduction was most significant in full-time jobs, and the unemployment rate rose to 6.7%. This change reflects the uncertainty of the tariff policies under the Trump administration in the United States, forcing companies to halt hiring or lay off workers.

Management's Five Major Challenges: The Labor Shortage Issue is the Most Severe

7 April, 2025

After the pandemic, Taipei's tourism and hospitality market has quickly rebounded, and there is optimism about the prospects after 2025. However, it also faces five major challenges: severe labor shortages, high inflation leading to increased costs, intensified competition from new hotels, adaptation to new regulations, and the cooling of cross-strait relations affecting travel willingness. Among these, labor shortages are the biggest challenge. Various hotels are actively seeking solutions, including partnerships with universities, promoting the retention of middle-aged and older employees, and recruiting foreign students for internships. The Formosa International Hotels Corporation emphasizes diversity and inclusion by hiring employees from different ethnic groups and offering flexible working hours. The Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel also has talent retention programs and optimizes the workflow for middle-aged job seekers. With the opening of new hotels, market competition is expected to intensify.

The management faces five major challenges, with the issue of staff shortage being the most difficult.

7 April, 2025

After the pandemic, the tourism and hospitality market in Taipei has shown signs of recovery, and hotel operators hold an optimistic outlook for 2025. However, they also face five major challenges: labor shortages, rising inflationary costs of ingredients and energy, competition from new hotels, adapting to regulatory changes, and the impact of cross-strait relations on travel willingness. The labor shortage issue is the most severe, and operators are actively recruiting and supplementing their workforce. For example, the The Landis Taipei Hotel has partnered with colleges to create training programs and promote the retention of middle-aged and older employees. The Lion Travel Group emphasizes diversity and inclusion by hiring workers of different ages and backgrounds, while the Regent Taipei offers retention plans and simplifies the job application process for middle-aged job seekers. With the opening of new hotels, market competition will intensify.

The proportion of employment in the U.S. manufacturing sector is approaching its lowest level since 1939.

7 April, 2025

According to a report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on April 4, 2025, the United States added 228,000 non-farm jobs in March, exceeding market expectations of 135,000. The job additions for January and February were revised down to 111,000 and 117,000, respectively, totaling a downward revision of 48,000. The unemployment rate in March rose to 4.2%, reaching the highest level since November 2024, while the broader unemployment rate decreased to 7.9%. The civilian labor force participation rate slightly increased to 62.5%, but it remains below last year’s level. The growth in average hours worked and average hourly earnings met expectations, but the year-on-year growth rates dropped to 3.2% and 3.8%, both the lowest since 2024. Additionally, employment in manufacturing saw a slight increase, while employment in federal government agencies decreased to 3 million, the lowest level since 2024.

The employment rate in the U.S. manufacturing sector is approaching the historical low since 1939.

7 April, 2025

The data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on April 4 shows that in March 2025, non-farm payrolls increased by 228,000 jobs, far exceeding market expectations of 135,000. The unemployment rate rose from 4.1% in February to 4.2%, marking the highest point since November 2024. The broader unemployment rate decreased to 7.9%. The labor force participation rate slightly increased to 62.5%, but remains below the level of the same period last year. The average hours worked and wage growth met expectations, but the annual wage growth rate fell to 3.8%, the lowest since 2024. Average weekly hours and employment in manufacturing increased, but the manufacturing sector's share of non-farm employment slightly declined. Additionally, employment figures for federal government agencies decreased to 3 million, reaching a new low since 2024.

Trump's tariff storm hits! Global stock markets are turbulent, and the "best time to claim" for the new pension system is revealed.

7 April, 2025

As of the end of February, the evaluated returns of the Labor Fund this year reached 107.5 billion yuan, with a yield of approximately 1.58%. Affected by Trump's reciprocal tariff policy and inflationary pressures in the United States, the Taiwan stock market faces uncertainty, leading to higher volatility. The distribution of returns from the Labor Fund is also affected, and it is recommended that workers defer their claims when the yield is negative until it turns positive. In addition, according to regulations, the returns on labor retirement funds must not be lower than the bank deposit interest rate, and the treasury will cover any shortfall. The Labor Insurance Bureau stated that the best time to claim is when the yield is positive and higher.

Trump's tariff storm is coming! Global stock markets are turbulent, and the "best application timing" for the new labor retirement policy has been revealed.

7 April, 2025

As of the end of February this year, the labor fund's revenue was NT$107.5 billion, with a yield of approximately 1.58%. Due to the impact of Trump's tariff policies and inflationary pressures in the United States, the Taiwan stock market is expected to face greater volatility and uncertainty. The distribution of retirement fund earnings for laborers is affected by the stock market; if the earnings are negative, it is recommended to postpone withdrawals until the yield turns positive. The current new system for the labor retirement fund's yield will be updated every March, and laborers should take advantage of positive earnings before making withdrawals to achieve the best profits. The Labor Insurance Bureau emphasizes that even in the face of stock market fluctuations, according to relevant regulations, laborers' retirement fund earnings will not be lower than the bank deposit interest rate, and if the standard is not met, the shortfall will be covered by the treasury.

The United States' zero tariffs on Swiss products create 500,000 job opportunities, but Switzerland still faces a high tax rate of 32%; lawyers criticize Trump's behavior as being like "using a map cannon."

7 April, 2025

U.S. President Trump imposed a 32% tariff on Switzerland and Taiwan, despite the fact that Switzerland recently eliminated industrial tariffs on the U.S. and other countries, creating 500,000 job opportunities. Lawyer Lin Zhi-qun criticized this policy, arguing that Trump is akin to firing wildly. As trade tensions escalate, he pointed out that in the past, Southeast Asia had used origin labels to evade tariffs, which now results in facing a tariff risk of up to 45%.

Switzerland faces a 32% heavy tax, lawyers criticize Trump for making sweeping statements: exempting taxes for the U.S. while creating 500,000 job opportunities!

7 April, 2025

U.S. President Trump announced a 32% tariff on Switzerland and Taiwan, even though Switzerland has recently eliminated industrial tariffs on the U.S. and created 500,000 job opportunities. Lawyer Lin Zhiqun criticized Trump's actions, likening them to "firing a map cannon." He also mentioned criticisms from Kuomintang members towards President Lai Ching-te, pointing out that Han Kuo-yu once attempted to promote a free trade zone that would allow Chinese goods to pass off as Taiwanese goods for export to the U.S., and warned that tariffs could put Southeast Asian countries in a difficult situation.

In March, the United States added 228,000 non-farm jobs, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.2%.

7 April, 2025

In March, employment in the United States grew more than expected, with a net increase of 228,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.2%. The labor market remains healthy, although it faces risks of economic recession and tax impacts. Wage growth remains stable, and traders predict that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates by 25 basis points in May and consider multiple rate cuts before the end of the year. The healthcare, transportation, and hospitality industries led job growth, with the retail sector also rebounding. However, federal government employment has seen a continuous decline.

In March, the non-farm payroll employment in the United States increased by 228,000, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.2%.

7 April, 2025

The employment data for March in the United States shows that job growth exceeded expectations, with an increase of 228,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.2%. This indicates that the labor market remains healthy, despite challenges posed by tariffs. Experts predict that as the risk of economic recession increases, the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates by 25 basis points during the May meeting. Currently, industries such as healthcare, transportation, and leisure and hospitality lead job growth, while the number of government employees has declined for the first time since 2022.

The US non-farm payroll data exceeded expectations, and Powell's remarks boosted the dollar index, which rose by 0.93% last Friday.

7 April, 2025

The US dollar rebounded in the New York foreign exchange market last Friday, mainly due to better-than-expected US non-farm payroll data and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The dollar index rose by 0.93% to 103.023. The dollar showed an appreciation trend against the euro, yen, and Swiss franc. Although the impact of new tariffs has reduced the reference value of employment data, it still boosted investor sentiment. In March, US non-farm payrolls increased by 228,000, and the unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.2%. The market showed risk-averse sentiment after China announced an increase in tariffs on US goods.

The U.S. non-farm payroll data is strong, and Powell delivers remarks, propelling the New York foreign exchange market's dollar index to rise by 0.93%.

7 April, 2025

In the New York foreign exchange market last Friday, the US dollar rose against a basket of major currencies, partially recovering the losses caused by the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The dollar index increased by 0.93%, reaching 103.023. The dollar rose to 1.0956 against the euro, 146.93 against the yen, and 0.8608 against the Swiss franc. The euro slightly depreciated against the yen and Swiss franc, while the British pound and Canadian dollar also fell against the US dollar. In March, non-farm payrolls in the United States increased by 228,000, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell warned that the new tariffs would have a significant impact on the economy, causing a rise in market risk aversion.

Ex-girlfriend rides with others and gets caught in an explosion! Ex-boyfriend has a heated showdown with male friend, ending revealed.

7 April, 2025

On the afternoon of the 6th, a conflict resulting from a romantic dispute occurred in Gangshan District, Kaohsiung City. A 28-year-old man named Guo intercepted his ex-girlfriend Ouyang's Japanese sedan while driving a Mercedes-Benz and crashed into her car, alarming nearby residents. Ouyang's friend, a man named Liu, brandished a knife at Guo, but fortunately, no one was injured. After receiving the report, the police immediately arrested both Guo and Liu, referring them to the prosecutor's office for charges of public endangerment and damage, among others, and stressed the importance of handling disputes rationally, firmly opposing any violent behavior.

A man was trapped in a sand dune intertidal zone while driving, and the fire crew waded through the water to rescue him.

7 April, 2025

A 42-year-old man recently drove his jeep to the tidal zone of Daan Sand Dunes in Taichung for recreation, but became trapped when the tide came in. Firefighters and Coast Guard personnel quickly responded to the report and successfully rescued the man back to shore. He was unharmed and refused medical treatment.

A beautiful girl from Thailand came to Taiwan to earn her first bucket of gold in life! The seasoned driver passionately supported her, but was arrested within two days.

7 April, 2025

A Thai woman heard that her fellow countrymen were making quick money from sex work in Taiwan, so she came to Taiwan under the guise of tourism, rented an apartment to use as a studio, and solicited clients online. The Zhonghe police arrested her during a crackdown and sent her to the Immigration Agency for custody pending deportation. The police stated that they would continue to combat sex trafficking to maintain social order.

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