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It’s Not A Holiday Working In A Holiday Resort
If you remembered I took a short break in September, it was a long-awaited break for 18 months since I found out I was pregnant.
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Guest Post: My Experiences as an Au Pair
One of the pushing factors that kept me going on publishing useful articles in MiddleMe is that I get to be in the midst of the many talented writers in the blogosphere. Many of these talented writers have a story to tell. My friend aka fellow writer, Annette Rochelle Aben shared a heartfelt experience with us…
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Iron Cast Asian Values In My Career
Although Singapore is a much Westernized country, most of us are brought up with strong Asian values. Our teens may wear skimpy denim shorts that barely cover their butt cheeks and hum to the tune of Despacito (my 10 months old daughter’s current favourite song) but they’ll refrain as much as their teenage hormones allow…
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Domestic Helpers and Nannies are Human Too!
I‘ve been wanting to write this post for the longest time but didn’t find the emotional energy to do so. 8 months ago I gave birth to a little cute diva and as Chinese traditional rules that I will have to spend one month (28 days to be exact) doing my confinement. For those who…
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The Difference Between A Recruiter, A HR And A Hiring Manager
You get a call from a recruiter, not just any recruiter but THE RECRUITER from your dream company on the dream job you have applied for.
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Guest Post: How To Become A Dog Trainer
With over 70 million dogs in the United States alone, dog training is a needed and desired occupation. Dog trainers don’t necessarily have to have a license, but some certification and training are required. Experience will also help your career immensely, and volunteer work is an excellent way to start building your resume. Dog training…
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Guest Post: What To Do In College To Get A Job After Graduation
Many people quit a job for study, another quit study for a job. How to find the right balance to finish the successful study and get the dream job?
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Should You Place Your Photo On Your Resume?
Inspired by one of the comments by one of the readers here on hiring discrimination, I’ll like to throw the question out there “Would you place your photo on your resume?”. I know I won’t.
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LBGTQ In Workplace
There is so much discrimination in this world, let’s not add another in our workplace. A place where we work 9 hours a day, where equality should exist and promotions and opportunities should be presented to anyone because of his capabilities, not skin colour, not gender and definitely not sexual preference.
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Guest Post: Go With The Flow Also Applies Your Career
I know the saying of online friends are not real friends, however, I have forged many meaningful and lasting friendship with some of you here. One of those is Patty from Dreampack, a wonderful website that dedicates to connect beautiful souls and to guide those who are lost and let them know they always have…
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8 Mistakes To Avoid While Working From Home
There are lucky few that have flexible work arrangements with their company on working from home and then they are the freelancers as well. One of the cost cutting measures is to allow employees to work from home.
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Why You Should Personal Brand Yourself
I am currently doing an online course on Personal Branding and I strongly recommend you to do it if you have the time. It is a free course and takes about 5 weeks, about an hour each week to complete the week’s lessons. But before you jump blindly into enrolling a course because of my…
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The Historic Route 66
One of the most iconic roads in the world, and most definitely the most iconic of in the USA runs through 8 different states and for over 2400 miles from Chicago in Illinois to Santa Monica in California. Even though it no longer officially exists, it is well loved and you can still drive on…
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Freelancing: What To Prep Before You Go On A Break
I am going on a break!!!! Freaking at last! You probably guess that I have been on home arrest ever since I got pregnant and hadn’t had the opportunity to travel much. Flying to and back from Singapore doesn’t count because I’ll still be up to my neck with chores and duties as a mother…
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10 Things That The Workforce Changed 10 Years Ago
10 years ago is such a long time. I was still the carefree single social butterfly who is always buried under a pile of work. I work hard, I play hard.
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How to Find A Conducive Working Environment Outside of Your Office
While I only work within the confine of my study, I love to write my own articles on the WordPress app when I am outside. Sometimes even bringing my baby in her stroller while I typed words away on my iPhone and sipping my Green Tea (like what I am doing right now).
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Luxury Brand Does Not Equal To Customer Service
If you have followed MiddleMe consistently, you’ll know that I recently moved my place. With a new place, besides selling off unnecessary items (I am a self-confessed hoarder!), we indulge ourselves by furniture shopping. Most of our big pieces like the bed and the couch are bought 2nd hand from a dear friend who relocated.…
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