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…
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Nowadays, it is common to see many workplaces with a large number of younger workers. Senior workers like myself are now dwindling in number and this rate drops every day. As a result, it is prompting companies to consider putting their younger employees into these positions. There are some positivity in having younger leaders into…
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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…
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Are you considering looking for greener pastures outside your home country? Do you want to start a new life in a foreign land? Many people would like to start a new life in another country because of the opportunities it delivers. However, many find it difficult to decide where to go and there are a…
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For many of us, we often jump at the chance for promotion the very minute it is offered to us. However, our co-workers may disagree with the promotion and say it’s not yet time for us to get it. Some are content on where they are and know it is not yet the time to…
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Employees often find it hard to speak out when they are at work. If they say something to their boss or co-workers, they fear the possibility that they will lose their job. Others even believe that their voice won’t be recognized and it will be ignored by their bosses. Some do not speak out at…
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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…
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Are you currently mulling over the prospect of resigning from your current job and getting a new one? If your answer is yes, you should not immediately send a resignation letter once you feel it because that decision may haunt you once you start job hunting.
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Most of us are an employee at one time or other. Some of us have the good fortune to work with best bosses while some of us are tortured under incompetent ones. In case, you are currently working with a bad boss, here is some key identifying behavior that says volumes about what a great…
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I’m a 28-year-old guy and I have been working as a senior digital marketing executive for a local company for the past 6 years. In the looks department, I’d say I’m quite above average. Let’s just say I am not short of women throwing themselves at me for dates. Although I partied a lot, I…
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Whenever I talk about my days in the corporate world, there is always a tinge of reminiscing about my colorful past.
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Today, as my little one started to walk up a gentle slope for the first time on her own (without holding my hands), she gleefully clapped her hands together with me when she reached the top on her own, something dawned on me.
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We know it’s a tough competition out there in the cutthroat business world. To come out as a winner, sometimes sacrifices must be made. Particularly the ever limited time.
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You must have heard of the term sales channel incentive if you happen to run a business. You may have also provided your partners incentives under the same program. Have you ever thought how you can use these sales channel incentives the most effective way? What needs to be done to build your sales incentive…
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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…
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Dear Working Mommy, Thank you for splitting yourself so you can feed the family financially and physically. I know it is tough to juggle two roles at the same time. So much so sometimes you think you might have split personalities.
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It’s so easy to feel like you are stuck in a rut when it comes to your job. If you have been doing the same role for years, you can feel like you are going nowhere fast. And it can give you a lack of enthusiasm for the role. But rather than just sitting back…
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Is your career beginning to stall? Many people find themselves feeling that way. Time is passing by, and you’re not quite where you wanted to be at this stage in your career. There are many challenges that come with dealing with this kind of situation. You need to know what you’re going to be up…
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Time and time again, you have missed out that major promotion. You question yourself “Are you not good enough?” You felt defeated, you are ready to give up and in fact, you don’t even care if your boss sees you browsing through Monster.com. Don’t give up yet! Let me share my secrets of grabbing that…
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*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous It feels good to get this off my chest. I’ve been carrying around an evil secret. It’s so bad that it could get me fired from my job. This incident happened 2 years ago. I have been promoted as a senior in my retail…
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