Tag: Career Advancement

My Child, My Decision. My Career, My Choice.

Sometimes back, when I was back in Singapore (my homeland) for a visit with my baby girl, a close friend of mine questioned me on the choices I’ve made. In case you are wondering, this is how it went: Friend: Are you back in Singapore for good? Me: Nah, I’m enjoying my life in Kuala…

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A Letter To A Graduate

Dear Graduate, Congratulations! You certainly deserve a break to rest and rejuvenate after such a long and tough journey to reach here but make no mistake, this will not be your last tough journey as you foray into your first taste of the working world. You may have part-time jobs or holiday jobs before but…

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Guest Post: Why you should stop blaming your boss

Lauren is witty and it shows in her blog, her articles are hilarious but truth to the point. She has so many fantastic posts and it is pretty hard to pick one I like to showcase here. So enjoy it and if you do, skip over to her blog soon. We’re all guilty – we…

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Guest Post: Job Description -Page of a Career Journal

I stumbled upon a really cool website that I love reading many of its articles. Come and pop by Real Life of an MSW, find out why I am a fan!   I love this comic strip. I had to smile that I found it so early on in the year; it was as if God…

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Comparing, Belittling and Competing

I have always thought that being a little competitive is always good for myself. However, it is a thin line between healthy comparison and belittling yourself. There is a saying in Chinese, 长他人志气 灭自己威风, meaning: lauding the spirit of your competitor and belittle that of your own. I always believe the biggest enemy is oneself…

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Taking The Next Step Forward In Your Career

It’s so easy to feel like you are stuck in a rut when it comes to your job. If you have been doing the same role for years, you can feel like you are going nowhere fast. And it can give you a lack of enthusiasm for the role. But rather than just sitting back…

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