A heartfelt reflection on workplace struggles, self-doubt, and the power of supportive colleagues. Here’s how good people can keep you grounded when management makes you question your worth.

October was a whirlwind — from covering back-to-back events like KLSCM and the AirAsia Hausboom Festival to realizing the importance of slowing down and resetting. In this month’s WDWN, I reflect on what’s been done, what’s next, and how I’m learning to balance work, life, and self-care.

I know I’m gonna rub some people the wrong way and might even lose some opportunities because of this post, but this is what I’ve been experiencing working as an executive before becoming a manager myself. Let’s talk about how poor planning from the management is often disguised as “being able to work under tight deadlines” or “wearing multiple hats.” These phrases sound ambitious and exciting in job descriptions, but in reality, they’re often just a polite way of saying: we

Work can be tough, but great colleagues make all the difference. This post is dedicated to every co-worker turned friend who made the long hours and tight deadlines worth it.

After years of trying to educate people about what a Social Media Manager actually does, I realized that most still think one person can do it all. From strategy to design to photography—it’s unrealistic. Maybe only those who’ve worked in the industry truly understand.