Last year, when someone asked if I want to help out for a few days at his company as a receptionist, I jumped at the chance. The position is currently vacant and they needed someone at the frontline because of a major event held at the premise. If you have been reading MiddleMe, you’ll know…
Tag: Work
How To Run Your Business Like A Boss
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…
The Challenges of Dealing with a Stalling Career
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…
What Fears Are Stopping You Starting A Business?
Do you feel squashed, sandwiched, or stuck in your current job role? If so, starting a business for yourself could be a way out of the humdrum scenario you are currently residing in. Starting a new enterprise isn’t for everyone, of course, but even if you think you could pull it off, the chances are…
My Life: Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore
I have relocated from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur for almost 2 years now. From a small cosmopolitan country Singapore to a major city Shanghai and a buzzing world in Kuala Lumpur. For the past 4 years, it has been nothing short of an adventure. One thing that my friends love to ask me is what…
Guest Post: How I Dealt With A Boss From Hell
In January of last year, I took a job that taught me a lot about interpersonal relationships, office politics, and how to deal with an alcoholic for a boss. Within the first week at this company, my boss was already bad-mouthing employees in front of me, asking me (at noon) if I wanted to join him for…
Guest Post: Emotional Intelligence – the key to success at work
Emotional Intelligence Most people in the world are controlled by their emotions; the good news is that emotional intelligence can be learned, developed and improved upon. Emotional intelligence (EI) is about making sense of your own emotions, and learning to use this powerful insight to your advantage. Many people struggle with low emotional intelligence and this…
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