Denny, a recent MiddleMe follower has this wonderfully witty blog that I can’t stop reading. His articles are pretty cool and interesting, and I have picked one of them to showcase here. So if you enjoy his writing as much as I do, hop over his blog right now! Common Rules in a Middle Tennessee…
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As I am edging towards my 40 years old (shocking, I know!), I wonder will it be too late or will I be phased out of the employable age when I decide to rejoin the workforce.
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Hi Kally, I hope you’re enjoying motherhood!
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A while ago, I was shifting houses. Although the location is the same (I just moved from one building to the next), I couldn’t help it but feel sad and melancholy. After all, this house I have been living for 2 years with memories of my pregnancy (me lying on the couch with ice cream…
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I love how some of us are able to take a complex and boring topic to recreate to an article that is enjoyable and informative at the same time. I have found such article at Leadershipcues and decide to share this treasure with you. Enjoy! Is hiring just an activity to fill a slot for you…
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Do you know the story on the boy who cried wolf? Etymology: from the children’s story “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” in which a boy who was watching some sheep called for help when there was no wolf (wild animal) attacking them and then got no help when a wolf did attack the sheep because…
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As I was carrying my child, I was pondering about the entitled maternity leave that was offered in Malaysia. I know for a fact that Singapore provides 4 months of paid maternity leave for mothers and 2 weeks for the new dad. As for Malaysia, it is 60 consecutive days for the new mums. Some…
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Being a boss is no easy task – when you leave your job to begin running a start up, there are more things you have to consider than simply your financial situation. If you’ve never run a company before, there are a lot of things that you need to learn. Here are some basics to…
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Image source If you’re reading this then, chances are, you’ve landed yourself an interview, which means you deserve to congratulate yourself. Just getting as far as the interview means you delivered a great resume and showed some serious grit and determination. Basically, it isn’t easy landing an interview. Now comes the next challenge, though. Interviews…
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Image source The day and age of getting a job, staying in it for 40 years and then retiring have gone, thankfully. Instead of people climbing up a corporate ladder they hop around on different lilypads. It is just how things are done these days. People want to try and new environments and get more…
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Photo Are you bored at work? Does the job not mean as much to you as it did in the past? If the answer if yes, it’s time to change jobs. Changing jobs is a scary prospect, especially if you have worked there for years, but it’s necessary. Only when you leave your comfort zone…
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So, you’ve kicked off your business in the best possible way, and things seem to be going well. You’re making steady sales, and you are starting to find you just don’t have time to do everything you need to, nd there aren’t enough hours in the day. It must be a chance to start hiring…
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Do you know that there are questions that you shouldn’t ask or be asked during a job interview? Guess what? Some countries even made these questions illegal! Yes, you can get yourself in hot waters if you are caught unaware. If you are a hiring manager or a recruiter, heads up on the following inappropriate…
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Nowadays, technology is pretty a huge part of our lives. Whether it is Twitter or your-name.com, everyone is connected on the World Wide Web. Those who followed me on MiddleMe since day 1 will know that I’m not very big on social media and online presence. However, no matter how much you hate having your…
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HR has been constantly evolving since it entered the business landscape in the beginning of the 20th century. In the beginning of its corporate journey, HR departments were only focused on recruiting and selection. As time went by, departments adopted many new roles including training, discipline, health and safety, wage policies, etc. HR is still…
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As I look through my blog stats, I wonder if everyone looks at their stats the same way. Do folks question if the likes are by people who really read the whole article? Or are they awarded because of their support for you and your website? Do you ask yourself why? This is the same…
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Is it possible not to be aware that you are being taken advantage of? Absolutely. Recently, I bumped into a friend who has started his first job three years ago. For three years, he has been tasked to run simple errands, passed out for notable projects and even missed out on promotion opportunities. He wasn’t…
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Peace of mind is invaluable in the world of business. You need to know that your business isn’t about to make a costly mistake that could cause it to sink. There are so many things waiting to trip you and your business up these days. You need to know how to navigate these potential problems…
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