POV: The Joy of Working with Gen Z

Many say Gen Z is “difficult.” Hmm… But they’ve brought so much light into my working life. Like… they’re the ones who taught me to embrace work life balance. Log off, rest, and most importantly, not feel guilty for choosing myself. They taught me that it’s okay to be cringe, silly, playful. That you can … Read more

Apology Memo

It’s my turn to write an apology note.Not because it’s trendy.But because it’s necessary. It has come to light that I shared incorrect information regarding the Public Holiday pay for Thaipusam 2026. I am currently clarifying the matter with JTK. In the meantime, I have deleted the original post to prevent further confusion. Once I … Read more

POV: Salary Distortion

This is a new term I learned recently. Salary distortion happens when pay gaps become misaligned and pay structures go out of balance.This usually happens after a salary adjustment, minimum wage change, new hiring trend, or when bosses do isolated salary fixes without reviewing the whole structure, leading to people with different experience, contribution, and … Read more

#HariKhamis: Edisi Pedas

🌶️ Pandai bagi arahan, tapi takut tanggung jawapan. 🌶️ Suka micromanage, tapi marah bila orang tanya. 🌶️ Kerja betul-betul, dihargai lebih-lebih belum tentu. 🌶️ Yang rajin terbeban. Yang bising terlepas. 🌶️ Senyap bukan setuju, cuma malas bergaduh. 🌶️ Konon coaching, rupanya membebel. #Dugaan

POV: Okay, okay, okay… till it’s not.

I used to think when someone asked me for help, I should always say yes.After all, I take pride in being generous with my time and energy.And when I managed to help, I could see how much it meant to them. Oh yes, it felt good to be wanted.Until it didn’t. I was so busy … Read more

POV: Emotional Backbone or Emotional Bottleneck?

I used to think being the team’s agony aunt was a good thing.I mean, I was the emotional backbone after all!When they were stuck, stressed, and lost, mama was always there to bring clarity! And man, it felt good to be needed.To be everyone’s “safe place”, the one they could count on. But eventually, over-reliance … Read more

Johore, Here I Come!

Last year, when I did my debut EA (Employment Act 1955) Tour, our NPS (Net Promoter Score) was 88.2%.I took every comment seriously, tweaked the syllabus, and improved the flow.This year, we closed NPS at 91.9%. Terharu. Thank you for trusting my teaching. And since many have asked when I’m going to Johore…I’m listening. And … Read more

Buyout Tax

Many people have asked, “Is buyout taxable?”Unfortunately… yes, it is. As clarified by Poovarni Rajagopal FCCA UK CA(M) B.Juris (Hons) UM , a licensed tax agent with 20 years of experience in taxation. If you want to understand your buyout, your PCB, and how to manage your income tax better, watch the full conversation in … Read more

POV: When The Peacemaker Buries Problems

I used to pride myself on being the peacemaker.You know, the one who could feel tension in the room before anyone said a word. So I’d step in like a smart alec.Redirect the topic, crack a joke, and wrap things up nicely.Everyone smiled, and the meeting ended peacefully. And I’d pat myself on the back, … Read more

POV: Unchecked Empathy

I used to think empathy was harmless. “There’s no such thing as too much empathy!” I told myself.After all, what could go wrong with understanding people deeply, right? Oh gawd.So many things, actually. Empathy is funny like that.The same skill that builds connection… also opens the door for exploitation. You understand people so well that … Read more

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