Due to the economic downturn and as part of my job, I've to ensure that I'm aware of at least, how's Singapore moving and what are the industries' situation in the market.
It's tough for everyone, given that ever since day 1 of CNY, news have been reporting retrenchment and job losses in various countries. Not a good sign and quite disheartening for those who are affected. But hey, it's the journey that makes us tougher right?
Online researches does help me to know more about other countries on-goings and how are they managing/reacting to it. Since it's a never seen before economic crisis for the world, we should be able to make and turn back the situation by working hand-in-hand?
Perhaps, looking from another perspective... We are all gaining something out of it. The experience, knowledge, flexibility etc, I'm sure you can list a few on your side? No? Think again...
Read an article which was quite enlightening - click to read more
3 GOOD THINGS A Recession Does for Careers
(Credit to sparktalk @ careerealism.com)
The context was quite relevant, just that at times... We tend to miss out the strengths in bad times, and looked harder into the weaknesses.