Workplace

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“Why do I have to go through all this?”: Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia entrepreneur

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...

Devotionals

5 people in the Bible who inspire us to be brave

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...

Workplace

Quitting my job: Who said that unemployment was fun?

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...

Finding Purpose

Meet the couple behind local labels The Commandment Co. and wheniwasfour

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...

Work

Overcoming my quarter-life crisis when my career crumbled under COVID-19

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...

Workplace

What toxic workplaces and bad bosses taught me

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...

Workplace

3 things God taught me about my motives at work

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...

Workplace

How I fought temptations at work with godly truths

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...

COVID-19

From the first outbreaks to today’s surge in cases, a frontliner shares her story

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...