A recent report published in the Straits Times, stating that Singapore is the 2nd worst in the world for workplace diversity with 1 in every 4 workers abused at work. Really? Is Singapore such a bad workplace? Singapore is known to many as one of Asia’s major economic players. Many foreigners looking for work often…
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At a workplace, it can be difficult to say “no” when you want to prove yourself to your employers and colleagues. You will take on anything just to be recognized and accepted. However, saying yes too often can cause you to burn out and people may think you are an overachiever. Your coworkers or employers…
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Introverts are known to prefer their own company than the company of others. They are also in touch with their own emotions and thoughts, allowing them to focus better. In the workplace, being an introvert can also be seen through one’s actions. Introverts prefer to do things on their own or work with people who…
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I love featuring talented writers who express their thoughts in the same niche as MiddleMe. Mainly they provide a different angle (of course, always positive ones) in the same issues that I take heart with. Here is Natalie Ellis who generously share her post with us today. “Positive culture comes from being mindful, respecting your…
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Success in one’s career is not instant. There will be obstacles which will challenge you and you have to find ways to overcome it. For some, building the right skill set is the way to go. However, with the number of possible skills sets one can learn, which one of them is the best? Some…
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When I come across a great article that gives awesome career advices like mine, I get extremely excited that someone shares my passion and insights. Baller has generously agree for me to share this post out to everyone here and if you are inspired by his positivity, wait until you read all of his posts…
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LinkedIn is considered by many as the social media to use if you want to build a strong professional network. The site is used by many professionals and if you are in the system, you can reach out to potential clients and partners. The more connections you have, the more opportunities will open for you.…
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I have been following J. Rahshemah Floyd, a talented New Yorker who writes brilliantly and beautifully. Today, she shares one of her many posts with us and hope that you enjoy reading this. Do visit her website for more of her work!
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We dream to have a job that we want to pursue and excel in. We would do everything we could to get this job. But, when we do get this ideal job, there is this feeling that it is not the job for you. Or maybe, you are in your job for x number of…
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I love reading someone’s experiences in their career because it gives me an insight what it is like to walk a mile in that job scope with that role’s responsibilities (seriously, I don’t think there are any jobs that is easy and fun, not even flight attendants). So when I chance upon Misskhae article, I…
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You received your graded paper, the paper that you worked all summer, only to get a D. You worked hard and overnight to rush through a project for a customer, only to have it rejected outright within minutes of submission. You walked into the office on Monday morning to be called into your boss’ office…
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Sharing is caring – my mantra. Today, I’m sharing another special article that I found. Well written with full of good tips, I find this very useful to managers and leaders particularly those who just got into their roles. If you like what you read, do drop by Kurt’s blog for more of his work.…
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Are you tired of going to work and staying on your desk from 9 to 5? Are you hoping for a change in your work schedule? If you answer yes to both questions, you are not alone. Many people nowadays hope to work at home or be able to change their work schedule. Many wish…
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From the title, you’ll know that I have a crazy boss and yes, it is ‘have’ not ‘had’ which means I’m still working for him. Everyone in my life knows about my boss. They have tried their best to persuade me to leave him for another company. In fact, I had been offered many times,…
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When we talk about women in the workplace, it is not uncommon for us to hear about low ratios of women in fields where men are on top. Even if women are capable of performing well in these fields, they face a lot of challenges and opposition to show what they are capable of. I…
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All of us have goals that we would like to reach, especially when we enter the corporate world. Some of us would like to advance to the top position, while others would like to flourish in their chosen career. Higher education is a good way to help you reach these goals, but it can be…
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For most of us, it is very difficult to manage our personal life with work. Sometimes, it feels like work is taking over our lives and we can’t seem to find time for ourselves and for our families. If we tried to move away from work and tried to give time for ourselves, we lose…
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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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