We’ve seen and heard our parents’ advice – work hard and get a high paying job. But what else is there? Over my career, I’ve learnt that a good life doesn’t always come with a high paying job. After all, you could be making loads of money while struggling mentally due to your job. There […]

There’s no question that we all want better salaries. But the reality is, while our job roles may be similar, our paychecks aren’t! According to a recent Malaysia Income Satisfaction Survey 2022 conducted by iMoney, 46.3% of Malaysians surveyed have no plans to leave their current employers in the near future, despite 57.7% of these […]

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, millions of people have become more flexible about how and where they would like to work. In response to this trend, CompareHero, one of Malaysia’s leading platforms for financial products, announced its new policy to give employees greater flexibility and choice when it comes to their individual working arrangements!  With […]

Whether you just received your first payslip or have been working forever but are still puzzled by the details of your payslip, fret not because we’re here to help you understand your payslip better!  Before we go into the details, as an employee you should receive your payslip whenever your employer pays you in the […]

In March 2020, our country, along with many others, was forced into a lockdown to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. What followed was the unfortunate event of having many jobs lost because businesses simply couldn’t generate revenue to cover the cost of their employees for this period.  That’s also when platforms like Fiverr […]

Want to become a freelancer? Well it involves a whole lot more than sitting around at home waiting for inspiration while you work to pay the bills. Here are some survival tips you need to know in order to become a successful freelancer in Malaysia.

If you have no idea what ‘personal shopping’ is, it basically is a paid service whereby the ‘personal shopper’ receives a fee to help their customers or clients shop and includes personalized consultation and delivery.

If you’re a first-time job seeker, you would probably want to get as much career advice as possible. But even for seasoned employees, knowing how to better yourself as you progress will only do you good. Attending interviews can be nerve-wracking, and working hard to stand out amongst your colleagues can be stressful. With that […]

It goes without saying that the MCO has affected hundreds of thousands of rice bowls. As a result, many people have started their own small businesses to stay afloat.  If you go on almost any social media platform, you can find people promoting a huge variety of these businesses; from food, to beauty products, to […]

Let’s be honest, we all need money. Whenever you don’t feel like getting out of bed, just remember that you still need to pay the bills and that will send a shock down your spine.  Sure, you might get satisfaction out of the challenge and accomplishment from your job and work with amazing co-workers, but […]

It’s easy to get pumped about a new job. After all, it does come with an entirely new set of opportunities and of course, a new paycheck! Perhaps one that is bigger than the one you have had before. That is awesome!  I don’t mean to rain down on your parade but be very careful […]

With the COVID-19 situation in Malaysia, our government is strongly encouraging us to stay indoors to help curb the spread of the pandemic. No surprise, then, that the interest in making money online from the comfort and safety of our homes is now the core subject in many conversations.  What once was labelled as “the […]

Everyone knows that striving to excel at work and ensure your personal time doesn’t go to waste is a difficult task, though almost everyone seems to be doing it on a daily basis. However, there are times when we feel exhausted and irritated from never-ending workloads and it gets WORSE when something unexpected comes along […]

As we live in the world of digital technology today, there are many ways on how we can make money just by creating content online. It only takes our creativity and turns it into a piece of digital content for the viewers to click and see. You’ve probably looked up on YouTube for some “how-to” […]

Just not too long ago, the technology of getting your food delivered with just the touch of a finger was released to the Malaysian public. Since then, there have been hundreds, if not thousands of individuals that have tried to make some side income out of being the person who delivers the food. Some even […]

Some parents may have a desire to have a career and at the same time want to be available for their children at home. Having a flexible job is the best option as it goes along with a stay-at-home parent’s schedule, allowing them to earn extra income for the family. Stay-at-home moms (SAHM) and stay-at-home […]

With the rising acceptance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in different industries, the demand for AI jobs has now increased. Read this article to find out the top five jobs in AI that you should know, and how you can start a career in this field. When you come to think about it, the word artificial […]

COVID-19 has caused many freelancers in Malaysia to adapt to the new normal, but how affected are they by the pandemic? We interviewed 6 freelancers on their experiences and stories, read more to find out. The COVID-19 pandemic has dismantled the global job market, resulting in a record number of layoffs, pay cuts, and unemployment, […]

With COVID-19 causing many Malaysians to live and work in the new normal, it’s time to take the opportunity to learn how to upskill and reskill yourself during the pandemic. Read the 10 tips below on to find out how. Almost everyone across the globe is unsure of what the future holds right now – […]

Is it possible to achieve a work-life balance during COVID-19? Many employees in Malaysia were affected by the pandemic, causing everyone to experience a new career lifestyle. If you’re struggling, here are some ways and tips on how you can have a healthy work-life balance in this new normal. Since the pandemic broke out early […]