*As told to Kally anonymously. Okay, I’m going anonymous here. Not because I have some terrible secret to hide but just the opposite, I actually have an inspiring story to share. But because of the circumstances surrounding the story and at the request of my family, we decided not to blow up this any bigger…
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Freelancers are not usually covered by employer and government benefits because they are not affiliated with any company as a permanent employee. If they are to have government benefits, they have to apply for these benefits voluntarily. The same situation can be said for self-employed workers who have their own mini business or company. However,…
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Video conferencing are not new. It have been around for some time. Even though meeting through videos can never be as good as meeting up in real life, it is a necessity. Not only it save companies thousands of money to do video meetings instead of flying out their employees, it also better for the…
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Covid-19 pandemic has greatly shifted the way we do things: from home to work. We have been supportive towards one another, especially showing our gratitude towards the frontliners who are working hard to keep key industries working. However, the pandemic has also caused us to fear going outdoors, especially with the knowledge the virus is…
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It’s been over 2 months since my last update on the pandemic situation here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I thought I should give a quick run through what my family and I are going through as a guest in a foreign country. Restrictions Easing Up While we are still discouraged from lingering outside, many commercial…
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If you are like me not wanting to see negative news about Covid-19, this isn’t it. This is about planning and moving forward even though the future may be like in a fog-like manner, it is for the best to push on with positivity. You see, I can moan at home, creating panic in my…
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For the past couple of months, many workplaces have been shut down temporarily because of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The virus can spread by having contact with infected droplets that an infected person can release through sneezing, coughing, speaking and exhaling. These droplets can also stay on surfaces for a long time and…
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Face-to-face interviews have always been the norm for employers and job seekers who wish to get into the companies they wish to apply for. When an interview is scheduled, the job seeker will be meeting someone from the company, who will assess their worth as a future employee. However, with the improvement in communications in…
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If you are a frontliner working in key sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that you practice the right safety measures each time you come home from work. You are at a higher risk of contracting the virus because you may be exposed to the people who have it, especially if you are…
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Hi Kally, I hope you and your family are well and healthy during this horrible pandemic period. Myself isn’t doing so well. I’m not sick but I’m so stressed everyday that I am going to make myself sick. I’m so stressed out over the possibility of losing my business to Covid-19. For the last five…
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With almost everywhere still on a standstill and everyone still stuck indoor, I thought I should share some of my secrets to stay productive when working at home. I have been a freelancer since 2015 and my kid is always with me at home. I always have managed to get my work done before the…
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While working from home sounds bliss to many (no more early hour commute, yay!), it is a different feeling for parents across the globe. It doesn’t matter whether you are based in US, in Europe or in Asia. Being stuck in the same house with your spouse and children for 24 hrs in a month…
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As a parent, it can be quite difficult to juggle work and ensure that our kids are occupied as you do your work. Some kids find it easy to find things they like to work on, while others can get bored easily. However, you want your children to be more than just occupied. Like I wouldn’t…
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Remote work is now becoming inevitable in many companies and businesses, especially now that the Covid-19 pandemic is calling for social distancing, such arrangements need to be practiced not only for our own safety but also for the safety of our loved ones. However, if you have young kids at home, managing work from home…
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Contrary to popular belief, working from home can be difficult. You have to consider your home environment, what tasks can be done at home, and many others. But, many often find it hard to work at home because they do not have the right gadgets to support their tasks. Besides the bed and playstation calling…
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Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, video conferencing apps such as Zoom and Skype have taken over the business world. These video conferencing apps allow users to talk and discuss whatever it is they wish to talk about. However, Zoom has been getting a lot of criticisms because of privacy concerns. If it haven’t…
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The spread of COVID-19 has taken the world off guard as the people infected and killed by the virus increases everyday. It has also affected more than 110 countries with no sign of stopping as a vaccine has yet to be discovered and developed. With it spreading in the United States and Europe at an…
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As of 16 March 10 pm, Malaysia government have announced that they will restrict movement on the whole country from 18 March to 31 March. General prohibition of mass movements and gatherings across the country including religious, sports, social and cultural activities. To enforce this prohibition, all houses of worship and business premises must be…
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Recently, I came across news from both Malaysia and Singapore on employers and businesses are penalising their own employees who are issued with compulsory leave of absence or stay-home notice because they are at risk of contacting Coronavirus or Covid-19 in short.
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