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Stories that explore employment trends, economic developments, and career insights that illuminate the ever-changing culture of work.

Singaporeans Share How They Feel About Sharing a Nation With 6 Million People

Singaporeans Share How They Feel About Sharing a Nation With 6 Million People

The more, the merrier?

by Alfieyah Abdullah September 29, 2024

When Travelling the World Is Cheaper Than Renting in Singapore

When Travelling the World Is Cheaper Than Renting in Singapore

Danya Astria took two years off from university to travel the world. But she's far from your run-of-the-mill privileged travel influencer.

by Kimberly Lim September 27, 2024

Thoughts I Have About Self-Fulfilment Now That It’s September

Thoughts I Have About Self-Fulfilment Now That It’s September

If Brat Summer is officially over, does it mean we’re now in Grand Theft Autumn?

by Ilyas Sholihyn September 25, 2024

Lights, Camera, Exploitation: The Dark Side of Singapore’s Acting Industry

Lights, Camera, Exploitation: The Dark Side of Singapore’s Acting Industry

How long can the local entertainment industry go with acting like things are just fine?

by Kimberly Lim August 30, 2024

The Unspoken Existential Weirdness of Buying Your First HDB Flat

The Unspoken Existential Weirdness of Buying Your First HDB Flat

Are we all just faking it to make it?

by Kimberly Lim August 29, 2024

The Humans Behind Our MRT Station Shops

The Humans Behind Our MRT Station Shops

In search for the soul of our train stations.

by Elliot Lee August 23, 2024

Recent Articles

Singapore, Unfiltered

10 Weeks of Extra Parental Leave Is Great. Guilt-Tripping Employees for Taking It Isn’t.

10 Weeks of Extra Parental Leave Is Great. Guilt-Tripping Employees for Taking It Isn’t.

Dear employers, leave is leave.

by Kimberly Lim

August 21, 2024

Alt Ctrl Health

Choose Your Character: The Diverse World of Nurse Specialisations

Choose Your Character: The Diverse World of Nurse Specialisations

What are the sub-classes a local nurse can take on when they roll the dice and start a new campaign in the world of healthcare?

by Elliot Lee

August 19, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Kishore Mahbubani’s Advice for the Cynical Singaporean

Is being born in Singapore still a cause for celebration today?

by Kimberly Lim

August 9, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Income-Allianz Alliance: Are We Just Scared of Singapore Selling Out?

Income-Allianz Alliance: Are We Just Scared of Singapore Selling Out?

Perhaps it’s really about the fear of our social safety nets disappearing.

by Michele Pek

August 8, 2024

Binge

A Chef’s 30-Year Love Affair with Chicken Rice

A Chef’s 30-Year Love Affair with Chicken Rice

"How can I get bored?"

by Joy Lai

August 7, 2024