It's the worst if your boss doesn't seem to trust you - they scrutinise your abilities, question your decisions, look over your shoulder, and micromanage your workflow. The constant hovering can be stressful and disruptive, if not creepy.

There are a few ways t...

Malaysia's Budget 2019 tabled by the new Pakatan Harapan government promises progress and development. Their theme, 'Malaysia Wibawa, Ekonomi Dinamik, Rakyat Sejahtera', or roughly 'Authoritative Malaysia, Dynamic Economy, Prosperous People', will focus on 3 c...

We all wish office life was as amusing as, well, The Office, with quirky and awkward coworkers you just love to hate. In reality, you probably have colleagues you just can't stand, who have all the downsides and no redeeming qualities. Office life dictates tha...

As an employee you expect a pay raise very year and a bigger one at every progress up the career ladder. Employers might give a minimal one - or hold off with the promise for a better paycheck in the future - when times are lean. The company can continue to fu...

Employers want experienced, skills, and capabilities. You've get them all, and the papers to back them up. So why won't anyone hire you?

Why Aim 'Low'?

There are real reasons you might go for a lower-level job. These range from:

1. Wanting More Work-Life Balance

T...

What's crazy about a 20-year old millionaire CEO or a 90-year old Prime Minister? The age, mostly, because we all have this culturally accepted age range for certain types of jobs and career levels - ages you're supposed to be at for a particular career achiev...

Beginning January 2019, Malaysia's new minimum wage will be set at RM 1,050 a month and standardised across the nation. This will be a raise from the current RM 1,000 in West and RM 920 in East Malaysia, respectively. The move is part of the Pakatan Harapan go...

The high-performing, highly-driven, overworked professional is glorified. Who, after all, doesn't admire the dedication and energy current Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad puts into his job, at 93 no less? Who wouldn't like to be motivated, always on-the...

Malaysia's notorious workaholic nonagenarian Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir Mohamad, puts his Cabinet - and perhaps many other young professionals in Malaysia - to shame. Already infamous for his punishing schedules and steely work ethic, he has stated that he'd...

Malaysian women leave the workforce to take care of their kids. For some, it's a simple, straightforward, and personal choice. But for others, it's a tough one to make: many new mothers intend to continue building their careers while raising their families, bu...