Nowadays, people tend to generalise the younger generation—namely Generation Z and Millennials—because there’s not much difference in their opinions and backgrounds. They were both born when the internet, social media, and in-depth discussions on gender equality, work-life balance, and workplace safety were mainstream. As potential employees, these two groups offer a lot to the table…
Tag: Millennials
How to Manage a Team When You’re Younger Than Everyone Else
When it comes to work, one’s age can influence how employees see one another. This is very true when their team leader is younger than them, with some doubting if the leader is the right person for the job. If you are tasked as a team leader and leading a team comprised by older members,…
12 Things You Need To Do Once In Your Career Life
Most people will be in the workforce for about 50 years, some even 60, depending on when they choose to retire or whether they started out early. But 50 years is a long time not to try out some risks and challenge yourself in different ways. Inspired by things I need to put in my…
Guest Post: 5 Confessions of a Young *almost* Professional
Quirky, fun and friendly are the first impressions I have of Sophia. Seriously, many of her posts are easy to read and just perks up my day. If you need an interesting read on the go or something that brings a smile to that moody mid-week, pop by her blog! My first real position came…
Tips to Work Well With Your Younger Co-Workers
So, what do you do if you find yourself working in a company with younger colleagues? How can you adapt and get along with them considering your ages and ideas?
Is A Degree A Must In This Time And Age?
Recently, my husband panicked over the rising cost of university education in Singapore. Partly because he has been reading unsolicited advice by insurance companies, trying to scare him into parting a portion of his salary to invest in some kind of long-term investment plan. Partly because he loves our 1-year-old daughter and want to be…
Fitting Square Pegs into Round Holes
There are not a lot of jobs out in the market due to this economy. Depending on your industry, you might even find your company shrinking or even the role that you are having not relevant to the market anymore. If you are looking for a job, fresh from college or you are just looking…
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