It’s the time of the year again. What am I talking about? The dreadful appraisal. I’m not afraid of writing my own appraisal or being appraised by my peers. It’s when I am asked to appraise someone and that’s when I find the task simply dreadful. I don’t usually procrastinate but this is one task…
Tag: Career
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…
How Mommyhood taught Me the Lessons that I can use in My Career
Many of you know that I am a new mommy to a beautiful little girl. It is a new journey for me that I would describe as exciting and exhilarating as the learning curve is pretty high. Motherhood has taught me so much more and I’m sure some of the lessons I’ve learn could be…
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…
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…
Guest Post: Just a check mark away: using lists to keep motivation.
I came across a lovely writer with a unique name, Dare. I find that her work is both entertaining and enriching just like the one I am sharing below. If you love what you are reading, why not drop by her blog at https://darienrae.wordpress.com/ for more! I am addicted to checking off lists. Yes, you read…
Writing with Passion
From time to time, I get comments from fellow readers that asked me how do I manage to write work related or career-related articles for so long and at such a frequency. This is especially when I am an active freelancer and a new mother as well. My only answer is that if you do…
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