Tutu Ku

It was year 2017. I was told that my portfolio was expanded to include HR, Admin & Marketing on top of my Service Operations. I was barely on the job for 3 months, my Sr HR Manager, two Sr HR Execs, Service Ops Manager, Sr Marketing Exec & Admin Manager resigned. Oh, I was pissed. … Read more

Caryn: Ling, you so smiley today… Me: Oh ya? Probably because my boss MC kot… Both laughed hysterically: Hahahahahahaha…! Me: Eleh… don’t tell me you won’t feel the same. I’ve very sure my people are when I am on MC! Both laughed hysterically again: Hahahahahahaha…!! ——————————-(o.o)———————————– Joking aside, I must say I have a very, … Read more

To all the FEARLESS HR out there! Bimbo

Some years back, for almost 2 years, every Wednesday night you’d find me at Petaling Street area. With a group of people, I would walk 2km to 4km, bringing warm food & clean water to the homeless. Every Wed night, I’d sit down with the young and the elderly & I listened to their stories … Read more

Nothing can bond us Malaysians together better than FOOD!! The other day, my colleague came to ask me, “Ling, if we want to do Raya makan-makan at office, can or not?” Aih. I did think about it for a while. Though SOPs loosened up, doesn’t mean we are not at risk. But at the same … Read more

Browsing LinkedIn Midnight Thoughts: When I see a job ad, the line that irks me the most is this closing line:“Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.” I personally find it so mannerless. I took the time to apply, take-lah the time tell me I am not suitable too. A reply like “Reget to inform that … Read more

This morning, I had an interesting conversation with our Consulting Manager. When you speak to a traditional person, esp an Asian, about seeing a clinical psychologist to manage one’s mental health, the person most likely will link it to craziness. Some actually do think mental illness is not ‘real’ because it’s just in our head. … Read more

Today, I interviewed someone for an Account Manager role. I noticed she has a scar across her forehead. So while waiting for the others to log on to the interview, I broke the ice asking, “Hello. What is the story with your scar?” First thing she told me was that it’s a 3rd degree burn … Read more

It’s a Public Holiday (again) and I started my day early with my 45 mins power walk on the treadmill & 200 skip ropes (as shown in pic below). Because it’s going to be a busy day! While I am typing this live, I am sitting at the neighbourhood kopitiam, just finished my char nyuk … Read more

“Ling, you are seriously looking amazing. Please tell me what’s the secret” “No secret-lah. I just eat a little less and do 45 mins workout on weekends. I still pig out esp weekends” “Oh that sounds pretty ok. I think it’s doable” “It is! Very!!” ————————————-<.T.>———————————- But you know what worked the most for me? … Read more