#TheAspiredCXO

#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

I remember the first time we had our 1st close contact. An employee’s partner came back from overseas so we had her quarantined. I followed up personally with her every day to make sure she was okay. Then, we had an employee who was a close contact in the country’s biggest & longest running cluster … Read more

Mistakes are inevitable. Most of the time, they do hurt. And some had hurt me really, really bad. I still remember in 2014, I made a grief mistake at work, that eventually led me to my resignation even. That is a story for another day 😉 Anyways, I always believe every thing happens for a … Read more

That also means mid-year performance review are going to start too. Yes, time does fly after all. Do remember to do one with your team/boss. It’s important for it’s a good opportunity to have an open dialogue to give each other feedbacks. Both positive and constructive ones. It’s always good to check how things are … Read more

‘Nuff said.