The Old Rulebook My parents never understood why I changed workplaces so often. For them, staying in the same job for 15–20 years — or even a lifetime — was the ideal. Stability meant safety. Predictability meant success. Promotions were rare, but loyalty was the currency that mattered. They still don’t understand why people job‑hop […]
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Photo by SUMALI IBNU CHAMID via Canva For years, I chased the idea of the perfect workplace. Then I realized it might not exist. The Dream vs. Reality Have you ever worked somewhere that felt like the stars had aligned? Where the work was meaningful, the pace was just right, your manager saw your potential,
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Photo by cdwheatley via Canva A Shift in Traditions Christmas has always been about traditions, but moving from Hungary to New Zealand turned mine upside down. What used to mean snowy nights, endless food, and cozy family movie marathons now looks more like sunny beaches, BBQs, and camping trips. Same holiday, totally different vibe —
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Photo by aliaksandrbarysenka via Canva Let’s talk about something awkward: being at work with nothing to do. It sounds like a dream, right? No deadlines, no pressure. But in reality, it’s uncomfortable, confusing, and even a little soul-crushing. I’ve had jobs where I was practically begging for tasks—where hours, sometimes days, passed with me just
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Photo by Syda Productions via Canva Last time, we met The Loud Ones — neighbours who treat volume like a lifestyle, not a choice.. This week, we follow them through the fence portal and into the garden they’ve unofficially claimed. Welcome to The Kid Invasion — where fruit trees are raided, lawns become racetracks, and
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Redefining Productivity, One Myth at a Time Photo by Karola G via Canva Some days I’m unstoppable—emails fly, ideas flow, and I feel like I’ve cracked the code to work-life balance. Other days? I stare at my screen, rearrange my desktop icons, and wonder if blinking counts as a task. And yet, I still feel
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Photo by pixelshot via Canva The Loud Ones This is the first episode in my Neighbourhood Chronicles — a series dedicated to the wonderfully weird world of neighbours. Because let’s face it: there’s always that one person who makes you question your life choices (and your soundproofing). You know the type. The ones who treat
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Image by stock_colors from Getty Images Signature The Craving Chronicles Begin Breastfeeding is beautiful. It’s bonding, nourishing, and empowering. But let’s be real—it’s also exhausting, messy, and full of cravings that hit like a freight train. I didn’t expect to feel this hungry all the time. And not just “I could eat” hungry. I mean “I need
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Image by pixelshot from Canva Over the years, I’ve lived in houses, apartments, and everything in between — and one thing never changes: there’s always that neighbour. You know the one. The midnight DIY-er, the backyard concert host, or the kid who thinks your garden is a public playground. Now that I’m settled in a quiet suburban area
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Image by Pexels from Pixabay Today was one of those magical workdays—I felt energized, focused, and super creative. Everything just flowed. So I paused and asked myself, why today? And the answer was simple: I was working from one of my favourite spots. Cafés, Libraries, and the Joy of Choice Lately, I’ve been loving the freedom of working
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