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Had a long catch-up on the phone with a childhood friend today right before lunch. It was nice, but it got me thinking. As a working mom, the "cost" of hanging out for a yumcha session isn't just the price of the bubble tea or coffee—it’s the ROI on my energy.I’ve become so calculative.Sebab 1:...
I often hear it from my Chinese friends, mostly in the office, "You Malays are so lucky," they'd say, a hint of weariness in their voices. "Bumiputera status, scholarships, government aid – we Chinese have to fight for everything, starting from school,"And in some ways, I understand where they're coming...
"Adoi, it's only Wednesday?" I muttered to myself this morning, a sentiment I'm sure many of you can relate to. The two-day weekend felt like a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair, even though we didn't do anything extraordinary.It was a classic weekend-in-the-life-of-a-mom. Saturday started with a heavenly...
You know, people often ask me, "Suzlin, do you ever feel envy?" And honestly, my gut reaction is always a resounding Nope, not really. But then, my brain, being the overthinker it is, starts running through a mental highlight reel, and a tiny, mischievous voice whispers, "Well, tapiiiiiii tapiii —"And...
You know, sometimes in the workplace, people say the funniest things. I once had an ex-colleague tell me: It's either Suzlin is really good, or she uses "pelet".For those who don't know, "pelet" is like a magic spell. #IndoGirlsGoLocoWe had a good laugh about it, but honestly, I think it's less about magic...
Have you ever noticed how feminism seems to exist in a bizarre state of contradiction these days? One minute it's supposedly "accomplished its mission" and the next it's "gone too far." Women are simultaneously told they have all the opportunities in the world while facing persistent pay gaps and...
🤯 You're Working Yourself to Death, But Still Not Getting Promoted? You Might Be a Victim of "Performance Punishment" 🤯Hi kesayangan busy bees 🐝 Ever feel like you're running yourself ragged, pulling all-nighters, and basically living at the office? Nak tutup mata, fikir kerja. Buka mata, fikir...
When I first started Bangsarbabe.com, I never expected it to grow to the size it is today. It’s been a blessing and I’m eternally grateful to rif, my fans and the people and organisations who believe in the Bangsar Babe brand. Blogging and managing my social media channels while having a full time job...
I spend a great deal of time creating and curating content for my blog and social media channels, and many of my updates are timed accordingly. It is rare that I would post a photo online immediately, without considering the impact or consequences of what I put out there. I write and prepare my blog...
As I sit on the plane en route Macau, it dawned upon me just how often I travel. Bearing in mind I just arrived at 1am the morning before from Hong Kong after a work assignment. My friend once made a comment on how he cannot understand why my company would allow me to travel [...] The post How I Juggle...
