When you finish your college degree, graduation is the most important day in your life. It is when you can celebrate your success in braving the challenges of your course threw at you and show to your family and friends that you made it. Of course, now that you finished your career, it is time…
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For many of us, pursuing a specific career takes a lot of time to consider. Each career has its pros and cons from a career standpoint which makes the choice more difficult to handle. But, what some of us fail to consider sometimes is the fact we often forget about our love life when looking…
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Gender equality has been gaining momentum for the past couple of years, especially after the #MeToo movement. Women are slowly getting their voices heard and their influence is now improving. While there is a significant change over women’s rights and opportunities, it is different when it comes to working. There are still a small number…
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Companies and businesses are looking into remote work to save up money. Remote work can be done anywhere and there won’t be any costs to get it set up, such as real estate, security deposits and the like. Teams working on this model can also find more flexibility with their work since they can work…
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Recently, I came across news from both Malaysia and Singapore on employers and businesses are penalising their own employees who are issued with compulsory leave of absence or stay-home notice because they are at risk of contacting Coronavirus or Covid-19 in short.
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Companies and businesses all follow values and mission statements to guide their employees. It serves as their drive and purpose everyday, as well as assisting them to be on track for the company’s goals. However, these values and mission statements don’t often match an employee’s thoughts about their jobs and career goals. Some employees may…
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As a boss, laying off workers can be a difficult choice to make. Some of your workers may have been working for you for a long time. Others may have the talent that the company or business sorely needs. However, if the business or company’s future is at stake, you will need to make a…
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When you receive a job offer, it is a great way to move forward to your chosen career. However, when you see that your job offer will lead you to another country, there are a lot of questions that would pass your mind. Is it time for you to try moving overseas for your career?…
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If you ask someone if they know any women entrepreneur that can compete with the big names in the industry, they would often be stumped for the answer. Most believe that women have yet to make an impact in business and if there were women who made it big in the industry, they are a…
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Some say your job or what you are working on can tell a person what kind of life you are leading. If you had an office job, people would say you are boring because you are only spending most of your day in the office. Meanwhile, if you are always on the go, you are…
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Every one of us dreams of getting our dream jobs. We all want to be a part of a company or business that will help us grow and also help make a difference to the community. However, not all of us are lucky to get that opportunity and end up having jobs that don’t satisfy…
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When one talks about the importance of higher or tertiary education, opinions about its structure are often raised. Some say that our education is too focused on “academics” rather than focusing on other subjects like visual arts and liberal arts. A few would say the offerings in tertiary education across the globe are balanced. While…
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When someone mentioned bad bosses, we instinctively thought there is abuse in the workplace. While some bosses are plain bullies, some bosses are irritating as hell because of their quirks and poor habits. Bosses are humans too, and sometimes, their habits can be too much to bear, no matter how small it may seem. Here…
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Every one of us can get emotional depending on the situations we find ourselves into. Showing emotions lets people know that you aren’t heartless and that you understand what is going on. While this can be good in some occasion, showing emotions or letting your emotions affect you at work can be dangerous. If our…
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Not everyone is born confident. As we grow, we make mistakes and we learn from mistakes. But nobody likes making mistakes. When we realised we made a mistake, feelings of incompetence, disappointment and embarrassment come rushing in. At work, our fear of making mistakes impact our confidence and lead to affecting our productivity. If you…
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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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If you want to be successful in your career, curiosity is a skill that you must have. Being curious will allow you to learn more about your work and find out other interests you never knew you had. Considering this fact, how can curiosity help you get your dream career? Isn’t too much curiosity bad?…
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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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