jessa

Everyday Stories, Lived

Work

  • False advertising

    Wanting to fill a position requires attractive advertising, especially when you want to attract the best people. Because the best people know what they can offer and want to be compensated accordingly.  If you, unfortunately, fall into exaggerated offers that you’ll soon realize aren’t true when you get employed, you’ll soon feel betrayed and even demoralized Read more


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  • Public service

    Some people working in the government understand their role in society. And often, they extend their help even when they have to do extra. These kinds of people don’t just work because of the pay they receive but because they want to serve the people. I have met a helpful government employee, catering to our Read more


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  • Multitasking in virtual spaces

    I’ve been getting headaches switching between physical and virtual spaces these days, and I’m convinced it’s primarily because of context-switching. Pavlov would see me like a dog, constantly reacting to pings rather than focusing on what I’m currently working on. Even the workplace feels like it wants you to focus on so many things, expecting that you Read more


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  • Getting hired

    When you’re focused on getting hired, especially when you’re confident about what you can offer, it feels easy to check all the marks your potential employer is looking for. And getting a job offer even feels sweet, pumping you up and making you feel good, like achieving a status, being qualified to take on a Read more


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  • Unecessary burdens

    We often want to achieve so many things weekly that we tend to overestimate our future selves without accounting for downtimes. And without having these downtimes, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to recharge physically and mentally. So, there are things we should learn to say no to, such as distractions that keep us from Read more


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  • 1000 blog posts

    How did I build the habit of writing daily? By sticking to the schedule even when I don’t feel like it. There are times when I don’t feel like writing anything, especially when I’m caught up with the demands of life. And that often leads to missed days, and I still try to address these Read more


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  • When a job is looking for a person like you

    I believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And I believe He is the same God who provides everything I need. So as I was thinking about how to make ends meet, I dwelt in the knowledge that it is the Lord who directs our steps (Psalm 32:8) and that His plan is Read more


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