For years, people have thought that doing well in school means you will have a great career. Students who get high grades are often seen as smart and hardworking. Good grades are also thought to lead to jobs and success in a career. Parents, teachers and students often believe that doing well in school guarantees…
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Can a Singaporean Mother Survive by Being a Freelancer?
In modern Singapore, freelancing is no longer just an escape for many people who don’t want a 9-to-5 job. People are now becoming more interested in having flexible work arrangements rather than traditional office jobs, especially now that digital platforms and remote work are now common. This shift is especially noticeable among mothers who want…
Stepping Into Something New: Completely Different Industry
Entering an industry can be really exciting and also make you feel unsure at the same time. If you are switching to a career or just starting out, everything might seem strange at first and feel like you are totally out of your depth. The way people talk about what they expect from you and…
The Slow Erosion of Energy: The Burnout
Burnouts do not happen all of a sudden. It starts with a spark that people barely notice, often in the form of sudden loss of energy and it grows as time passes on. Tasks that normally take seconds to finish slowly become a task that feels really hard to do. Even daily activities become a…
Thinking About Leaving Your Job
Quitting any job is a big decision, especially if it is your only source of income. A person should spend weeks or months before they try considering making the jump and make sure that it is the right thing to do for their career. No matter what reason you may have regarding quitting your job…
Why Lunch with Colleagues Actually Matters
In Singapore’s work culture, lunch is often just a quick break before they continue with the mad rush to finish their work. It’s always grabbing food, eating fast and working immediately. But if you take the time to have lunch with your colleagues despite the rush, it can change how you feel at work and…
Trust as a Buffer in Uncertain Times: Staying Afloat as A Freelancer
When the economic situation, whether locally or globally gets tough, businesses take a look at what they are spending money on to see where they can save. They make their budgets smaller, change what is important to them and often stop spending money on things that they think are not necessary for the meantime. In…
