They say that one is never too old to do something new, especially when it comes to work. Even if you are in your early 50s, you may get that urge to switch to a new career even if you are nearing retirement. While some would dissuade you from making that mid-life career change because…
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Fear is something we all have to live through in life and overcome. In our careers, fear can be brought by career changes, transitions and even new trends to the business. If you find yourself in a new position or a work environment, you are expected to adjust immediately and keep up with the changes.…
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When it comes to sustainability in the workplace, employees’ opinion varies. Some believe it is a vital effort everyone should support because it can improve every aspect of the workplace. Others believe it is not easy to do considering the office’s changes to support sustainability. A few believe it is nothing but wishful thinking, and…
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Workers have different ideas when it comes to changes in work. Some would welcome it because it means they have more chances to move up in their position and learn new skills. Others will go with the flow, while there will be those who fear it. There are many reasons people fear change at work,…
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With climate change affecting every industry, sustainability in the workplace is becoming one of the important tenets companies and businesses of all sizes are trying to achieve. Studies have shown that having a sustainable workplace can reduce a business’s carbon footprint, safeguard its assets, make its employees happy and secure their long-term success. But, how…
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With lockdown in place, I find more time on my hands to explore new blogs and boy, am I glad to stumble upon this post written by an Indonesian Female Engineer who loves traveling and is working now in Denmark. Her post is inspiring and beaming with positivity. I hope by sharing this, brings in…
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Are you a patient person who could observe the things around you in fine detail? Can you take note of all these details and do the tasks related to them? If that is a yes, there are several jobs out there that can work for you which require top-notch observational skills. This post is inspired…
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“Will you just shut up already?” that’s how my parents yelled at me back then because I love hogging the phone line for hours and hours. I thought, if I had it my way, I’ll be a telephone operator. Oh, wait… I was actually a telephone operator during holidays when I was still in school…
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Change can be a very scary thing especially when you are getting older. Career change can sometimes become a career suicide. However, it can be avoided if the change is carefully planned and you persevere through difficulties to get to the end goal. The results can be both rewarding and satisfying as the below stories…
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In the workplace, you may notice that there is a disparity in the number of women. Most senior positions are held by men and only a handful of these positions are held by women. There are many reasons why women don’t usually stand out at work and not take risks. One reason could be the…
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The job market continuously changes to match the growing new industries. As a result of these changes, we find ourselves finding jobs that matches our preference and skills which were not available before. However, before you can quit, you may end up having to attend an exit interview. But, what exactly is an exit interview…
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Do you often feel like something bad is going to happen to you at work? Have you changed jobs because of this negative belief but the feeling still lingers? Do you think you are a fraud in your job? Do you feel that you are not good enough in your role? If you say yes…
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When you receive a job offer, it is a great way to move forward to your chosen career. However, when you see that your job offer will lead you to another country, there are a lot of questions that would pass your mind. Is it time for you to try moving overseas for your career?…
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When one talks about the importance of higher or tertiary education, opinions about its structure are often raised. Some say that our education is too focused on “academics” rather than focusing on other subjects like visual arts and liberal arts. A few would say the offerings in tertiary education across the globe are balanced. While…
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Do you have someone you aspire to be like in the future? If that is a yes, you may have missed the fact that some of them did not start in the careers they are known in now. Some of these famous personalities took several years in their previous industries before shifting. Others did it…
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Are you tired of going to work and staying on your desk from 9 to 5? Are you hoping for a change in your work schedule? If you answer yes to both questions, you are not alone. Many people nowadays hope to work at home or be able to change their work schedule. Many wish…
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Being a mother is a very tough job to do; but, it is also a life-changing experience. There’s a lot of stress involved in motherhood, but there are also great rewards. Nowadays, many women do not just hope to become moms, but they also aspire to have great careers. When they do become new mothers,…
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Not sure if you should finally take a big leap and change your job for good? Sometimes, it is the environment, the colleagues and even the management that makes you want to throw in the towel and say “I quit!” Before you act harshly, do consider if it is your role that you dislike or…
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Singapore is known for our low crime rate. I have always felt safe living in Singapore so much so that I always have taken safety for granted. Hence, it is shocking to read abuse in the workplace in a first world country. I never condone abuse and harassment in general especially at home and at…
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Recently, I came across an interesting article that I decided to share with you. Frank, the author of this post has plenty of well-written posts, is a talented writer. So enjoy this! Everyone evolves in their job or career. It’s different for everyone; however, not only do each of us change, different reasons initiate each…
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