Kita berkorban demi syarikat kerana kita percaya kesetiaan akan dibalas dengan kesetiaan. Biar betul? Apabila syarikat menghadapi masalah kewangan, adakah kesetiaan kita mampu menyelamatkan periuk nasi kita? Belum tentu. Syarikat … Read more

Your salary is not determined by how hard you work. It is largely determined by the value and scarcity of what you can do. And one of those valuable skills … Read more

One thing I admire about the younger generation is their audacity. If they want something, they just ask for it like it’s their gawd-damn-right. Higher salary, promotion, flexible working arrangements, … Read more

I have nothing against job hopping. I even know one hiring manager prefers candidates who job hop because she feels they are better exposed and bring a wider variety of … Read more

What happens when someone has difficulty opening a bank account? How do employers pay workers who are still receiving their salaries in cash? And in 2026, does salary even need … Read more

Just say it as is. Be honest but don’t overshare. Keep it professional. Don’t spend your time talking about all the nasty things that happened in your previous employment. Nobody … Read more

Kerja memang akan ada hari yang tak best. Stress, takut, rasa bodoh. Tetapi, jangan terlalu cepat menganggap kesusahan sebagai tanda kita perlu berhenti. Sengsara kerja itu biasa. Jangan takut dengan … Read more

An acting allowance is when you temporarily step into a higher position and substantially take on the duties and accountability of that role. Example: Your manager resigns. While the company … Read more

It’s pretty difficult for someone to take credit for your idea if you deliver it with such authority that nobody can forget it. So speak up with confidence. Use decisive … Read more

Today, I want to express my gratitude to Sinar Harian journalist, Aisyah Basaruddin for capturing my points so well while I was speaking on stage at Wacana Rakyat 489 at … Read more

Twenty years ago, the workplace had a very different power structure. Information was less accessible, hierarchy carried more weight, and employees had fewer public channels to compare salaries, cultures, bosses … Read more

I’ve taken a salary cut before. Actually, three times. The first time, I voluntarily took a lower-paying job because I was so unhappy where I was. The second time, I … Read more