Its been sometime that we have done an interview here in MiddleMe, so I jumped at the opportunity to have a conversation with a leasing specialist, Anne Beaudry. Advertisements
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Whisper: I Was Jealous Of My Best Friend’s Career
*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous I wasn’t a nice person when I was much younger. Now in my thirties, I have learned a lot from selfish mistakes I have made in the past. Some mistakes that turned into deep regrets that I can never erase from my ledger.
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Guest Post: Bullying in the Workplace
When I published the piece on workplace abuse, I did not expect so much sharing in the comments. One of the shares is by a talented author, Arwen and I have invited her to share her experiences in detail which she graciously and generously did so and here is her story. I have a longstanding…
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Are You Getting Too Attached To Your Company?
The thought of you ever leaving your company sends shudders through your spine. You rather spend your time at work than at home with your cats. As much as I applaud the fact that you love your job and your company, it is not healthy to have a fixation on your workplace. I know because…
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Swallowing Criticism With Pride
It is not easy to graciously accept constructive criticism. Many people struggle with receiving feedback even it’s completely accurate. For some as soon as the words critique are mentioned, their minds begin to race searching for an explanation for the seeming assault on their person. And they look for an angry reply to rationalize their…
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5 Things You Need To Do While You’re Unemployed
Being unemployed can be a major cause of stress for an individual. The anxiety of finding a job within the shortest time possible does not help reduce the stress either.
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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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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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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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A Word Of Advice: Juggling Career and Baby
Hello Kally, Like yourself, I’m a new mother. In the US, the maternity package isn’t that awesome as other countries. I worked as a typist in a homegrown company and while their benefits ain’t that great, they made it up by paying our salary slightly better than the market rates. That being said, I have…
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How To Beat Backstabbers At Their Own Game
Hate the backstabbers but they are everywhere, almost found at every of your job, whether you like it or not. One thing good about being a freelancer is that I don’t deal with backstabbers or office politics no more. However, as I hear stories from my friends as they poured their frustrations on these evil…
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Sexual Harassment at A Workplace
I don’t know if it is common in your country but sexual harassment is extremely common in Asia, without the victims realizing that they are in danger of harassment. What you don’t know can’t hurt you, right? Wrong! It is wrong to ignore and avoid talking about sexual harassment in a workplace like many Asian…
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A Word of Advice: Scamming Company
Hi Kally, I have been a silent follower of yours since last year and I always admire how well you provide your advice to others. Now let me throw you a curveball on the territory that you are familiar with. I’ve been in the real estate as a sales manager for 7 years and I…
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7 Signs Your Work is Ruining Your Life
Sigh! This topic is close to my heart. I am still very much a workaholic even though I no longer work in a corporation but on my own now. Sometimes, I think it might be even worse, running my own business that I have given a slip once or twice to allow my work take…
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What will your Eulogy says
Today, I had a passing thought on how my eulogy will sound like and the speakers at my funeral. It was just curiosity that made my mind wander rather than negativity dwelling. Have you ever wonder what will yours sound like? On the personal side of things, I know I will have great friends who…
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Guest Post: How to deal with negativity
I came across Susan’s article and my first thought is that “I’ve got to share this on MiddleMe!” She is gracious to let me host this here and I do hope you enjoy reading her thoughts as much I do. Go and drop by her blog today! Hello lovelies, The best way I deal with…
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A Word of Advice: Calling in Sick
Hi Kally, First of all, I must say I love MiddleMe very much and amazed that you can come up with so many articles every week. If you feature this email, I will be ecstatic. I have a problem. My company is hosting a charity gala dinner next month, all employees are mandatory to attend…
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Intern as a Receptionist
Last year, when someone asked if I want to help out for a few days at his company as a receptionist, I jumped at the chance. The position is currently vacant and they needed someone at the frontline because of a major event held at the premise. If you have been reading MiddleMe, you’ll know…
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30 Telltale Signs You are a Jerk in Your Workplace
We all have that one jerk in the office that you simply cannot stand. He is boisterous, arrogant, selfish little prick that everyone just wishes for his resignation. Here are some telltale signs that you have a jerk or (maybe it is YOU) in your work environment. Colleagues talk behind your back, and you don’t…
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