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Everyday Stories, Lived

Work

  • Ah, here’s another beginning

    Prerequisites. People who have already gained experience in life will tell you that to achieve something, you need to undergo steps that come before that very thing you want to attain. (I thank all the people who talked me out of so many things.) And perhaps, I watched too much TV to think that becoming Read more

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  • Someone has to clean it up

    Like all gatherings, it’s not just about gathering together and enjoying each other’s company. After you enjoyed the meal and exchanged all the stories you find appropriate for the occasion, there’s this question that lingers: Who is going to clean these all up? If you gathered together in a home, it’s fortunate to have someone Read more

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  • Consistency doesn’t take a holiday

    With a new year closing in, our minds begin to wander in a break, just in tune with the festivities. Can you remember how you used to squeeze up the work you needed to do just so you could make more room during the holidays? And with workdays sandwiched in-between Christmas and New Year, we Read more

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  • Thinking about work vs. doing it (holiday edition)

    It’s challenging to do work today when you know it’s already a holiday starting tomorrow. You know you have to do it! And it takes so much focus just so you can finish what you ought to finish, and hope not to carry the workload next year. But then… Your mind’s on a holiday. Read more

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  • Neon signs

    It’s easy to drift and coast when you do not plan ahead what you want to do for the day. The temptation of just letting the day go by is strong that it often paralyzes you to do nothing. One way to address this concern is planning about how you want your day to go Read more

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  • The geopolitics of energy transition

    Perhaps, the call towards utilizing alternative energy sources (like renewable energy sources) isn’t new to you. And like all things new, there’s a resistance. The kind that’s driven by the existing systems and the uncertainties of the unknown. As a student, it’s easy to think about a straightforward solution to climate change. That if you Read more

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  • Job interviews: it’s your turn to ask questions

    How many job interviews did you go through up to this moment? Can you still remember the anticipation that built up right after receiving that confirmation email telling you about your scheduled interview? And to prepare for your interview, you’ve practiced how to respond to typical questions like ‘Can you tell us about yourself?’ and Read more

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