Earth’s Day and how you can save Gaia from your cubicle

Last Friday was Earth’s day and even you are stuck in your tiny airless cubicle, you can help to do your bit for our Mother Earth. Recycled Your Papers Instead of trashing your used paper into a bin underneath your feet, turn over and use the other blank side for scribbling and note-taking. If it…

Jobs that can be replaced by a Freelancer

As the world is evolving and relying heavily on the digital world and technology, it is no wonder many companies especially the start-ups and small businesses are open to hiring freelancers to run their operations. This is actually a pretty smart move, considering that the companies get to keep the costs down with the option…

6 Types of Bosses that breaks you

I have written types of coworkers article and the response is overwhelming so I decided to write types of bosses that break you. Let’s see if you agree with the list below: 1. The Micro Manager He manages anything and anyone micro, doesn’t believe in staff empowerment. If he gives you a task, he’ll be…

Should you moonlight?

For folks who doesn’t know the meaning of moonlighting, it means getting yourself work outside of your full-time job without the approval from your company. It’s like working as a part timer on the weekends. A lot of companies I am aware of does not allow that and serious actions can be taken against anyone…

Guest Post: Exercise at the Workplace by Chape

One common complaint among the cubicle dwellers is we don’t have time to hit the gym. So I have invited our talented fitness trainer Dave to contribute to MiddleMe in this guest post, with his expertise in exercising! So please, if you like this post or have any great suggestions, welcome to input your comments right below!…

31 things that You shouldn’t be upset at work

There are things that make you pretty upset or pissed off even at work. The below list is what I have gather from my 20 odd years of experiences that I have learnt to let it go and not to be overly upset. It is hard when your work represent who you are but sometimes…