We’ve all been raised to believe that as long as we have a stable job, we’re safe. This mindset is especially true for seasoned professionals—after many years in the workforce, I have seen firsthand how job security has been considered a foundation of stability. But here’s the thing: job security is no longer what it…
The Importance of Salary Transparency and Why People Should Be Open to Talking About Money In today’s evolving workplace, salary transparency is more important than ever. Open discussions about pay can lead to a fairer and more equitable work environment, empowering employees and fostering trust within organizations. Despite these benefits, discussing money remains taboo for…
I have a consistent routine of reading every morning. It’s something I am becoming very proud of because I’m pretty sure I’ve read more books during this career break compared to all the books I have read in the last 5 years combined. This article was inspired from reading Cal Newport’s book on slow productivity….
Last week, I got on the train in the morning on a weekday to meet a friend for breakfast. Once I stepped into the train, I could remember vividly the morning rush hour when I hated when I was in full-time employment. Packed like sardines in the train, I would find myself listening to podcasts,…
After returning from a month-long trip from China, my morning routines have returned to the norm–going for morning walks followed by a 1-hour breakfasts and spending some time reading a book. I probably read more books this year, compared to the 2 years combined (and that’s not many books). These books offered me fresh perspectives…
I have spent close to 3 weeks travelling in China, starting from Dali, Yunnan and I am currently in Anshun, Guizhou. As a thrifty backpacker, my accommodation of choice swings between hostels with nice common spaces and hotels that are offering great discounts. Choosing to stay in hostels has allowed me to meet people from…
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