About Jeff Randhawa
Upon completing his degree, Jeff worked and volunteered at various non-profit organizations in the Lower Mainland, including as Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House, Gordon Neighbourhood House and Progressive Intercultural Community Services. From 2004 to 2009, he taught English to South Korean international at Elite Academy in Coquitlam, BC. He currently works as a career consultant, advising clients who are looking for a change in their careers.
Jeff has been writing since his teens. He has worked as a movie reviewer and sport columnist for 411mania.com and as editor in chief for Asian Inside Views, a lifestyle magazine based out of Vancouver. Currently, Jeff is developing his own website, Dog Ear Pages, writing fiction and non-fiction stories.
Being Socially Awkward in the New Brave World
Jeff Randhawa faces a problem affecting many users of social media: what the heck do you say once you’re plugged in?
The Lay Off
Faced with being laid off, a young father focuses on dealing with uncertainties and on choosing the future he wants.
The Sick Day
There are perfect sick days when you get to cozy up on the sofa, and then there are flawed sick days where there are still chores to do. Find out which one Jeff experienced recently…
Tera Mera Ki Rishta (What is Our Relationship?)
An arranged marriage between a Canadian man and an Indian woman turns out to be a strong love match, despite the fact that one loves hockey and the other adores cricket.
Driving Makes My Daughter Mad!
Lots of parents pack their babies in cars and drive until the vehicle motion lulls the kids to sleep. But Jeff Randhawa has other issues and he wishes these parents would just be quiet about it.
Go Cross-Border Shopping and Lose Your Mind!
A son lets his mother talk him into going shopping across the border in the USA. “Never again!” he vows. Here’s why.
New Dad and All, But I Still Have Time for Ice Hockey!
A new dad gives tips to other sport loving dads on how they too can combine their favourite sports with child rearing…and keep their partners happy!
Lessons Learned By a New Father
Recently Jeff Randhawa became the father of a baby girl, his first child. Here he offers some sage (if sleepy) advice and reflections on how his world changed…for the better.
Letting My Children Pick Their Own Favourite Colours
I am not worried about the lack of sleep I will be receiving for the first few months (or years). To me it is all a part of the process of starting a new family and I look forward to the months and years ahead of watching my child grow. What I am worried about is putting expectations on my children. Let me explain…
Make Sure You Come Over With an Empty Stomach!
Living in the multicultural society that we do, I am sure many of you have friends who are from India. Maybe most you already know about what I am going to explain in the next few paragraphs, but I feel it is compulsory to let those of you who … Read more →
