It started with homemade cheesecake. At 14, when Home Economics was just another lower secondary class to attend alongside General Science and Chinese, Charmain Tan was baking and selling cheesecakes...
It’s the Year of the Tiger this Chinese New Year. Did you know the tiger represents bravery in Chinese culture? While we don’t believe in superstitions, it’s a good reminder to have...
Funemployment. This term always conjured good images in my head. But between 2020 and 2021, I found myself in the longest period of unemployment. And honestly, it wasn’t fun. At times, I felt like...
When I was given the opportunity to interview Edwin and Li Ling, founders of local labels The Commandment Co. and wheniwasfour respectively, I couldn’t wait. I’ve always been a fan of their...
I graduated in 2019 with a hospitality business degree and was grateful to secure a full-time job in a travel agency. However, when COVID-19 hit Singapore and the circuit breaker was implemented, I...
11am used to be my most dreaded time of the day. 11am was the time I was scheduled to report daily to my supervisor for a briefing on my tasks. Only that this briefing was always loud and expressive...
It’s been a year and a half since my last burnout. I remember the tightness in my chest, the shortness of breath and lots of tears from feeling so overwhelmed by work. After leaving that job for a...
I have been working in the banking industry for slightly more than four years, and I spent 14 months in manufacturing before that. I’m thankful for God’s provision, grace and love thus...
Beatrice Phoon has worked as a nurse for the last 5 years, but she has experienced some of the most trying times over the last 2 years due to her role on the frontline. Reflecting on how she finds...