A Word of Advice: Talent Stuck in A Wrong Job

Dear Kally,  I’m in a rut. A work rut.  I’m working as a management trainee at a medium sized research firm for nearly 1 year. I love what I am doing and I’m happy that I am pursuing my passion.  My supervisor said in my recent appraisal that I need to get along with my…

How To Convince Your Boss You Deserve A Promotion

Start of a new month – August: I want to kickstart with an empowering article. Ever since I published an article on how to turned down a promotion, there were many enquires on how to get a promotion. As per popular request, here is my takeout on how to convince your boss that you deserve…

A Word Of Advice: Anti-Marriage Policy

Hello Kally, How are you doing? Must say I don’t read your blog often but whenever I do, I always find your opinions interesting and positive. I love that you bring sunshine into others’ lives and me sincerely you (or maybe your readers) can share some of that sunshine into mine as well. I love…

5 Sensitive Topics that You Shouldn’t Discuss in Office

I always encourage positive networking and fostering a strong bonding in the workplace with your co-workers. However, there are some sensitive issues that can inadvertently set off people’s emotions and we should avoid bringing those topics up unless it is related to work issue.

Star Signs You’re Ready to be a Manager

Are you thinking of moving up the career ladder and take on a managerial job? If that is a yes, being a manager is a very tough responsibility to take. If you were previously doing tasks, you will be expected to lead others. You will also be expected to tackle different personalities and make them…

Feeling Ashamed of Being Unemployed

For every employee, they dread the possibility of getting laid off or fired from their job at every moment. Unemployment would mean they would not have the funds to assist them to live their daily life and pay off whatever it is they need. It is also a status many do not like to have…

Can’t Find Your Dream Job? My 5 Solutions For You

Every one of us has a dream job we wish to achieve and work on. I have plenty of dream jobs that I want to work in and somehow manage to fulfil some. But, dream jobs don’t drop on one’s lap with a snap. Sometimes, there are those who get hired to their dream job…