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…

The Misconception Of Being An Expatriate

Yes, we are considered as an expatriate family. Just because we relocated to a different country for work, with relocation compensation, we are labelled as expatriates.

Why You Should Not Ignore Exercise (Even When You Are Overwhelm With Work)

At times life happens and you may get a little sidetracked. Family obligations come up, you get held up doing overtime at your workplace, or sickness kicks in. In particular, overtime at your workplace can sometimes get a little extreme, and these crazy days could stretch for weeks and even months.

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…

Where Have All The Smiles Gone?

As you know I’ve been flying in and out of Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, I’m one of the fortunate ones who get to benefit from the new Changi Airport Terminal 4 to the extent of more than once a month.

Whisper: I Secretly Hate My Job

I am a 35 years old guy who specialized in civil lawsuits. I am very successful at what I do and I have been doing it for most of my life. So much so I am able to put four of my kids through private school, my wife hasn’t worked for the past ten years…

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…