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This was the video. The video that did it for me. The video that I thought, “Aiya… Should I upload? Who wants to know how many kids I want?!” Then I said, “Why not?” since I took the effort to edit it already anyways. I tried this TikTok contents thing for many years. I couldn’t … Read more

Yesterday I was chatting with a Grab driver. He has a fulltime job selling insurance and driving Grab part time. He told me, “I have so much free time, so driving Grab can make money, why not?” I smiled. I was happy to learn there are so many young people out there like him who … Read more

I went to watch Elvis today. I loved the movie so much. There were so many moments that hit a nerve. But before the movie started, the trailer of DC League of Super-Pets was showing. Hearing Kevin Hart’s voicing Ace the Dog was so effing funny. I laughed out loud. So loud I laughed, I … Read more

#Question: We are hiring a contract staff for less than 12 months, can we pro-rate the Sick Leave entitlement accordingly? #Answer: Hmmm… yes and no. Well, first we need to know whether the employee is under the ambit of Employment Act 1955. If the employee is, then no. If the employee is not covered by … Read more

#Question: Can my current company reject an early release request? My new employer would want to buy out my current notice. #Answer: No. Even if your new employer is not buying out your notice, you can also pay the notice in lieu yourself as per your employment agreement. Normally in the latter case, HR will … Read more

In my 18 years in recruitment, I have interviewed a lot of people. The ones I find really tenacious are the single parents who gave their all to raise their kids alone including working super hard to provide. Then, the other group are the ones who took the effort to pursue their education. Especially those … Read more

#Question: If I have received a warning letter and I feel that the accusation/punishment is unfair, can I reply to the letter? #Answer: No. Because unlike the show cause letter, the warning letter does not have a request to respond. But you may write in to appeal the judgement. That is why it’s always good … Read more

#Question: I would like to check whether this Time Slip can be considered as Medical Certificate for applying Sick Leave? #Answer: No. A time slip only proves you went to see the doctor. But whether you are unfit for duty to apply for sick leave, the attending doctor will need to confirm it. That is when … Read more

For the longest time, I had neglected myself. I didn’t fight for what I deserved. I didn’t ask for what I wanted. I didn’t take my credits when they were due. Instead, I kept giving in to people till I don’t know what dignity is anymore. And I kept trying so hard to please everybody, … Read more

In the mornings, I wake up, I will check my messages on my phone. When I reach the office, I fire up my laptop and check my messages on MSTeams. Then I will start checking & responding to my emails. Then I will access web-based systems to work on my reports, which are then saved … Read more