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Throughout my career, I’ve heard numerous tales of departing employees being treated poorly by their bosses. The moment they tender their resignation, these employees are often sent to the cold storage with bosses abruptly ceasing communication. In the imperfect corporate world, clashes of opinions, work styles, and approaches are bound to happen. It comes as … Read more

Throughout my 20 years of career, I’ve reported to 1, 2, 3… 19, 20, 21 – OMG, I’ve lost count. That’s more than 20 bosses in 5 companies. Some lasted a few months, while some lasted for years. But there is always something I managed to learn from each and everyone of them. May Chong … Read more

#LearnwithLing is back by popular demand! This coming Thursday, June 8th, 2023, I will be on leave to attend the Malaysia HR Forum Conference & Exhibition 2023. And guess what? I thought, why not make it even more exciting? Let’s have a ceramah on LinkedIn Live that evening, discussing the topic of Managing Probationers. Under … Read more

1. You think you are irreplaceable? Stay humble, my friend. 2. Your opinion doesn’t matter? Speak up and watch the ripples. 3. The perfect opportunity didn’t come eh… Embrace the imperfect ones, first then – the ticket to reality. 4. Playing it safe. Well, playing it safe is not going to make you your first … Read more

Kesilapan Kerjaya: “Membakar Jambatan” Apabila sudah letak jawatan, cara kita mengendalikan pengunduran diri kita dapat memberi kesan kepada reputasi profesional kita dan peluang masa hadapan. Sentiasa diingat, sehingga hari terakhir, kita masih dibayar. Berikut adalah beberapa kesilapan yang saya lihat orang lakukan apabila berhenti kerja. B – Bertindak Emosi. Contohnya, menghilangkan diri selepas menerima gaji. … Read more

The iconic photography company Kodak dominated the film industry for decades. However, their reluctance to embrace digital photography cost them gravely. The once world’s leading mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, faced a similar fate. They did not see the impact of touchscreens and app ecosystems coming. Both Kodak and Nokia paid a heavy price for their … Read more

When it comes to being recognized as a confirmed employee, it is highly recommended to request for a confirmation letter. While confirmation can be understood through certain actions, relying solely on verbal agreements or assumptions can lead to a messy situation. Just like the Offer Letter, the Confirmation Letter also serves as official documentation that … Read more

In the realm of career decisions, there are pitfalls that can turn a promising opportunity into a regrettable mistake. One such blunder is resigning from our current job without signing and returning the new offer letter. An offer letter is more than just a formality. It’s a legally binding document that outlines the terms and … Read more

Unless when the elevator decides to stop on every floor and we are already running late for a meeting. Or when we are put on hold by customer support (again), listening to annoying perky advertisements repeating over and again. Or when the customer incessantly insists that they will pay, as if their words alone can … Read more

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life. But remember, the notion that no questions are foolish was said by another fool. #Dugaan #BebelBimbo