I think the pandemic also helped employees realise they too can become their own bosses as well. With the number of people getting laid off from big companies these days, the idea of being your own boss does not sound like a bad one at all. It is not just those who are self-employed or are entrepreneurs. I am talking about freelancers.
Read MoreWith an experience of close to 8 years under his belt, albeit the mental preparation of retrenchment after the tech industry saw a major rise in layoffs in recent months, nothing really prepared Singaporean tech engineer, Mr Song Zhi Hao, for the grappling reality of being retrenched.
Read MoreMaking a daunting career shift in a time of uncertainty, Ms Man Ee Ling, a Singaporean who used to work as a Human Resource manager in a private firm, shares how she mustered the courage to take the plunge and resign from her full-time job, and what inspired her to pursue her passion for baking.
Read MoreGetting an insight of quiet quitting in two different households, Singaporean housewife, Mdm Ho Si Ling, and busy working parent, Nathan Xia, share how embracing quiet quitting at home has allowed them to find a better work-life balance and even find time for their personal hobbies and exercise.
Read MoreIf you have not been living under a rock, you must have heard of Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, laying off a massive amount of staff. Following that, Facebook’s Meta recently announced that they are preparing to lay-off a large number of people in the coming weeks. With recession now here and inflation on the rise, here's what you can do besides panic.
Read MoreQuiet quitting has been quite the hot topic in Singapore lately, as we try to readjust to returning to our workplace amidst easing covid restrictions. Singaplex explores this growing practice by asking a few young adults what they feel about this issue.
Read MoreIndependent artist label, Sarah Thursday, shares their story of what it is like being a full-time artist in Singapore, and their experience being a part of our local art scene in this interview.
Read MoreFrom companies allowing workers to work from home, engage in hybrid working, hotdesking and even Raffles Institution's latest move into having a four-day school week, today, gone are the days of the traditional five day work/school week.
Read MoreWe’ve talked about Singapore’s inflation, how the cost of living has gone sky high, and how affected, vulnerable groups like the elderly and retirees are resorting to getting back to work to cope with the rising costs. Another group of Singaporeans, contrary to our belief, are feeling the pressure. They are our youths and fresh graduates.
Read MoreJoshua Loh, a Singaporean Stay-at-Home dad, shares the initial challenges he faced in coming to terms with his role in the family, struggle in defying social stigmas, and the ways of a househusband.
Read MoreIn the face of rising inflation, Richard, a 64 year old retiree who worked in an oil and gas company, shares the challenges and reality of retiring, and what spurred him to return to the workforce.
Read MoreWe speak to Sapphire, a financial advisor who has a strong passion for the arts, and get an insight as to how she strikes a work-life balance with her career and multiple hobbies- art, modelling, cosplaying and sports.
Read MoreStruggling with sleep deprivation, restless nights and insomnia, some Singaporeans have gone on to seek soothing, sleep-inducing ASMR videos to watch, in order to relax and for some, to ease themselves and get their sleep cycles in check.
Read MoreGetting a degree is like the top of every Asian parent’s list of must-haves for their children. Is it really worth it and still relevant or has the bubble of higher education burst and we see the values of degrees going down?
Read MoreEveryone has a few friends who were hired by the Big Four accounting firms in Singapore mainly KPMG, PwC, EY (Ernst and Young), and Deloitte after graduating from university. Does working at one of the Big Four firms really suck? Singaplex does some digging and also asked some ex-employees about their experiences.
Read MoreWork-life balance is something that is important to many of us and a factor to consider when picking our career. But after hours of OT and late-night Grab rides home from the office, some might start to think that work-life balance doesn’t exist in Singapore’s competitive work culture. Singaplex explores why work-life balance doesn’t exist for most working adults, except in a few rare cases.
Read MoreWe all have had our childhood aspirations, hopes and dreams, but how often have the dreams we once had, come true? In our current practical and cut-throat world, the harsh realities faced by working adults have made it difficult for many to pursue our childhood dreams.
Read MoreMany of us have had the experience of working part-time likely in the F&B industry while schooling. One of the jobs that seemed “cool” and glamorous that teens wanted to do at least once in their lives was bartending. I was one of those that fell for it and decided to try it out, but it was not as glamorous as it seems.
Read MoreIn current times, you may have noticed that jumping from one job to another has become a new social norm in Singapore, even during a pandemic. Be it a switch in jobs or a complete shift in industries, we explore 5 leading reasons why Singaporeans are resigning from their jobs, making a move and looking for a brand new start in their career paths.
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