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!…
Tag: Workplace
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…
Guest Post: Smart Snacking & Lunch-Packing for Work: Kiss Those Vending Machine Days Goodbye! by Eva Xanthopoulos
Whether you work the 9-to-5 grind in an office, work in your PJs from home, or anything in between, consistent healthy eating is absolutely essential to your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. A bloated belly from three slices of pizza and a chocolate glazed donut will certainly put a damper on your work ethic and…
The Anniversary of Leaving The Corporate World
Today is April’s Fools and the very day one year ago, I left the corporate world for the business world. I changed from an office cubicle to a home office desk. I changed from carrying my haversack to carrying my files and pens from my living room to my study room. I changed from wearing…
Talking with the Author of The Story Behind The Story series
You may remember Dr. Gulara Vincent from featuring my story about MiddleMe in her The Story Behind The Story series, as well as her fantastic guest post about Work After Maternity Leave. She has been such an inspiration to me and I really admire her because as a mother, writer, and university law lecturer, she…
Different Culture, Different Bosses
I had my fair share of working with superiors from many different countries due to different job scope and different companies. The common ones are Singaporeans (which is not surprising, given that it is my home country), Malaysians, Indonesians, Indians, Chinese, Israelis, Australians, Americans, and British. I find that different cultures produce a different kind…
A Word of Advice: Get her out of my Hair!
Dear Kally, I think I am in a strange position that perhaps you have not dealt with before. I don’t mind hearing what your readers have to say and maybe give me an idea or two on how to proceed my next step. It is horrible to have this problem and even worse to have…
