Celeste Elle, Author at MoneyDigest.sg

Here’s how to quit your job properly

Leaving a company on shaky terms can have long-term consequences, such as being shunned by other firms in your field or harming your professional image.

In Singapore, many industries are pretty small. It can be damaging to your next application process if people realize that you left your last job badly and on a sour note, or that you are quitting a freshly obtained position.

Here’s how to quit your job properly.

Set a meeting

A courteous approach is to set up a meeting with your superior. Managers are frequently packed, so emailing them a well-crafted meeting request in advance will assist you in setting up a swift meeting. Request a time slot on their schedule so you may speak with them face-to-face. Instead of quitting over an email, it’s best to have an honest chat.

Have your speech ready

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Organize your thoughts, then make a list of whatever you need to say to your boss before reading them aloud. This gives you an indication of how much time you will need to chat, which you will need to know when scheduling your meeting’s duration. Having prepared your speech also aids you in determining whether you require the participation of a third person in your discussion, such as an HR manager to assist you with an assertion.

Serve your required notice

A month is the typical notice period you should give a company before leaving. If you’ve entered an employment agreement, though, be sure you’re following any notice requirements. You may be content to remain longer than the standard one-month timeframe, based on your availability, more so if your new work doesn’t commence immediately. Whatever amount of notice you give, make sure you notify your organization as quickly as feasible and include your last day in your letter of resignation.

Do a proper handover before you leave

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After notifying your workplace of your departure, you will most likely have some time remaining in your position before you formally leave. You should finish existing work and assignments and discuss with your manager to identify who should take over your current projects.

Keep track of your daily routines, where you’ve stored records in a database, and other relevant details that will help the next person taking over. This will guarantee a seamless transition for the new hire that takes your place. Your coworkers will also appreciate your professionalism if they have to be the ones who will share your workload for the time being.

Your business connections may help you find new possibilities in the future, and the way you leave a company creates a lasting impact. On your exit, don’t say anything negative about your boss. Make an effort to leave a favorable lasting impression, not just because it’s the respectful thing to do, but also because it can lead to chances down the road. You could end up working for the same firm, with the same coworkers, or for the same employer next time, so leave on a good note.

Cultivate your artsy-fartsy side with these ongoing art exhibitions

Do you know that artists frequently employ common things around us to alter our perceptions of the physical realm? When you intentionally dwell upon what you’ve seen within the gallery, you will slowly notice that you start perceiving the outer world in a new light.

Additionally, art displays are powerful generators of new ideas. The more concepts you discover and the more you explore them in your head, the more probable it is that you will come up with your own. This is fantastic for anyone who works in the creative business or simply wishes to engage with their artistic side.

Continue reading for some of the fanciest ongoing art exhibitions running till selected dates in April on our little red dot.

Topic No. 6 Eat Read Use

Date: Till 5 April

Location: National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969

Topic No. 6 Eat Read Use, a compilation of eight surprise box sets, is presented by National Vending Gallery. Each box comprises an edible, a visual book, and a practical item, all of which are linked by a unique tale expressed in a catchphrase.

All things in the box sets are made on our sunny island by an artist, brand, writer, or designer. There will be new objects on display, as well as standouts from prior subjects that have been reintroduced.

Design Superposition

Date: Till 10 April

Location: National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969

Superposition is a term used in quantum physics to describe the combination of all conceivable states in a system. A similar phenomenon is happening in aesthetics and its various fields: design is nothing and everything. It makes us question the significance of the designing process. Is design beneficial to society, or is it just jargon for businesses and design enthusiasts?

The DesignSingapore Associates Network (DAN), which was founded by DesignSingapore Scholarship winners in 2017, investigates design’s schizophrenic character via self-reflection in Design Superposition. 10 participants look into their distinctive routines to elicit experiences that make them think about the significance of design for oneself and their community.

Good Design Research: The Local Tree Project by Roger&Sons

Date: Till 10 April

Location: National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969

The Local Tree Project by Roger&Sons exhibits thanks to Good Design Research. This exhibition combines technical requirements with an awareness of the many types of local wood to investigate more efficient resource utilization.

They study the procedures of developing better use of local wood where trees fallen in Singapore are repurposed into meaningful artifacts and furnishings as part of their attempt to restore them. You will see for yourself the process that occurs behind Singapore’s fallen trees and realize the value of employing resources in the great outdoors, as well as basic information on local timber.

Between the Silent Eyes

Date: Till 17 April

Location: Objectifs, Lower Gallery, 155 Middle Road, Singapore 188977

This display takes a look at the life of Máy, one of Nhàn Tran’s subjects. Máy’s tenacity and precarity as she copes with the trials of starting a family at 19 years old are captured in the form of photographs.

Many young Hmong women, who form one of Vietnam’s largest indigenous minority groups, face comparable challenges in reconciling traditional rituals with modern requirements, as well as their youthful spirit with household responsibilities. Beyond everything, this initiative emphasizes the significance of listening to and caring for underrepresented and disadvantaged populations as part of a larger push for social, economical, and sexual equality.

Make full use of the rest of March school holidays with these family-friendly activities

It’s mid-week and this means the March school holidays are approaching an end.

Whether you’re secretly cheering inside for your kids to return to school or upset that you haven’t been able to spend enough time with the kiddos, we want to help you make full use of the rest of the school holidays. Read on for some family-friendly activities you can participate in with your children before they return to being grumpy students again.

OddSocks

Date & Cost: 17 to 20 March, S$30

OddSocks is a wacky and enjoyable theatre piece celebrating the value of individuality. It examines what it feels to be the oddball in a society of uniformity with lots of socks, a sprinkle of fantasy, and a touch of comedy. This show will inspire kids to be bold and accept their distinct personalities, no matter how challenging they are.

Changi’s Sweetest Treat

Date & Cost: Till 3 May, from S$33

Head on down to Changi’s Sweetest Treat and sign your kids up for a variety of engaging and interactive S.M.A.R.T workshops:

Storytelling with Neil Humphreys: With 27 books under his belt, Neil Humphreys is Singapore’s best-selling writer. His works have routinely topped The Straits Times Bestsellers chart, and his novels have also gained widespread acclaim in the United Kingdom.
Magic discovery with Max Ling: Max Ling has been conducting magic publicly for over 10 years at live shows and events. He has worked as a director, theatre performer, and drama arts instructor since graduating from LASALLE SIA. Since 2005, his job as an educator has allowed him to interact with kids of all ages.
Arts & Crafts: Learn how to make small souvenirs out of polymer clay and other craft supplies. Kids will be taught about the many different methods to work with polymer clay in this session, as well as fundamental designing and shaping skills. Gift your kids the chance to produce their personalized wearable pieces, from little popsicles to cupcake keychains and donut pendants.
Robotics and Technology: Your kiddos will be able to have fun and acquire useful knowledge through experiential learning. Robotics and programming may be an excellent learning opportunity for piquing your children’s interest in the world of tech and laying the foundation with a practical session on programming a gadget.

The World Of Nickelodeon

Date & Cost: Till 17 April, from S$32

Fans of PAW Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, don’t miss out on the first-ever Nickelodeon-themed entertainment center on our sunny island. Fans of all ages will certainly enjoy The World Of Nickelodeon.

Embark on a journey of interactive games with your child; join on a Jellyfish Hunt, assist the Adventure Bay Fire Rescue, take on The Ninja Vertical Challenge, and bounce to your heart’s content at the Jungle Jump-a-thon. Before tackling your last Mutant Mission or the Bikini Bottom Bubble Bash, rest at the one-of-a-kind Slime Lounge. Set up your cameras for the settings from your child’s favorite Nickelodeon shows, and keep an eye out for possibilities to meet the most well-loved Nickelodeon characters.

National Museum of Singapore

Date & Cost: Till 18 March for drop-in activity spaces, S$0

Don’t miss the museum’s two free drop-in activity zones, where families will feel encouraged to start family dialogues as they take a closer look at intergenerational exhibits and interactions.

Stories of You & Me: Explore the intergenerational exhibit, which includes little HDB flat dioramas, queries given by children to their elderly pen pals, and a collection of treasured school mementos. Use the discussion cue cards on each table to spend some quality time with your child discussing schooling experiences. To redeem an HDB apartment diorama template, create a picture of your own contemporary home and show it to the crew on-site.
Not Just an Otah Sticker: Do your little ones like collecting stickers? DIY stickers based on the museum’s William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings and characters from Otah & Friends in this self-guided activity! An A4 sticker sheet with innovative suggestions and characters will be given to each individual. Your kid can personalize their stickers or make them as gifts for their classmates.

There are also various paid on-site programs if you don’t mind spending out of your pocket for some meaningful experiences. Prices start from S$6.

Artifact Hunts with Dennis and Family (till 18 March): Join Dennis, Mama Binturong, and Papa Sunbear on two fun Artefact Hunts! Tour the exhibitions, answer riddles to learn little-known information about the intriguing relics and finish the search to get a Plano gift.

Going Camping with Otah & Friends Picture Book Workshop (17 March): Create your picture book with characters from “Otah & Friends: Camp Stardust” and creatures from the museum’s William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings! Attendees will be taken through the principles of figure design and innovative narrative, followed by sketching, coloring, and language arts, all led by Khor Ke Xin, Creative Director of El Masnou, the company that produced Otah & Friends. Each participant will receive a one-of-a-kind picture book as well as a souvenir keychain.

How to know if I’m burned out at work?

Burnout is a condition that results from continuous working stress that has not been effectively controlled. It occurs when someone is exhausted from completing the work at hand, and the expectations placed on you surpass your capabilities.

Burnout is far more than a bad day or a terrible week since everyone has those in their jobs. Burnout occurs when you don’t have any days to rejoice for an extended length of time. You should be able to quickly grasp the situation when it’s something that has lasted more than a week or two. However, it might be difficult to shine the flashlight on yourself and notice when you are on the verge of becoming burned out at work.

Let’s look at a couple of the most prominent burnout symptoms to see if we can make things clearer for you.

Insomnia

Prolonged stress, according to research, disrupts the complex neurological and hormonal mechanism that controls sleep. It’s a downward spiral, because not sleeping causes the system to get even more out of balance. If you’ve discovered that you can’t snooze easily at night, you may be suffering from burnout.

Impatience

Perhaps you used to be a patient person who could participate in complex conversations with others. However, you’ve noticed that you’re growing increasingly annoyed with even the smallest request from your coworkers. In other words, your capacity to solve problems and interact productively with people has dramatically deteriorated.

Exhaustion

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Burnout is typically identified by weariness and a general sensation of depletion. You may experience not just physical tiredness, but also an emotional emptiness and exhaustion. So, if waking up in the morning and heading to the workplace each day is becoming more of a challenging task than usual, you might be on the verge of burnout.

Reduced professionalism

It may show itself as a refusal to speak with coworkers, tardiness in completing urgent duties, engaging in other tasks during work hours, or a lack of enthusiasm in professional development and upgrading current expertise. It could also be a sense of being misplaced or detached in work meetings and conferences.

Changes in eating habits

Burnout might also manifest itself in eating more or less than normal. People may eat less as a result of being too busy or fixated, or they may constantly need comfort foods that we all crave when we need something to lift our spirits. Hormonal changes may also impact appetite, making individuals feel fuller than normal while they’re under a huge amount of pressure and more famished than usual when the stress subsides.

Some of these subtler indications might be hard to detect, so consider the habits that are affecting your day-to-day life. Personal awareness is critical to keeping track of your health. Consider consulting a mental health expert if you’re suffering prolonged physical symptoms that might be signs of burnout to check if they’re caused by situational stress or anchored in other physical illnesses. Help is readily accessible; don’t dismiss the signs and symptoms as unimportant.

All the F&B establishments you need to visit before March ends

Did you miss our post on the F&B establishments to visit in February? If you love laksa steamboat and Din Tai Fung-style fried rice, click here for more deets.

March just zoomed past us in a blink of an eye and we’re already at mid-month with two weekends left to go. Those who have been dragging themselves back to the office or alternating between working from home and leaving early for work, why not reward yourself with some good food your taste buds will thank you for?

From sambal stingray to butter bread and collagen congee, here are four F&B establishments to visit before March ends.

Sambae

Location: 721 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, #01-2823, Singapore 560271

Noel Phua, an ITE graduate, runs Sambae. Before opening this stall, the young hawker worked as a chef de partie in The Boiler in Esplanade and now-defunct HE Bistro & Bar in Duxton.

To add fusion elements to local cuisine, the 24-year-old opted to group grilled seafood such as sambal stingray and stir-fried sotong with the trending rice bowl idea. Noel stir-fries shallots and hae bee over gentle heat before mixing turmeric, ground chilies, and brown sugar to produce his sambal. This sauce is used on all of the seafood meals at his stall.

Butter Bread

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Location: The Midtown, 1187 Upper Serangoon Road, #01-44, Singapore 533971

Butter Bread’s baker and owner has an exceptional resume. He was formerly the head baker at hotels such as Shangri-La and Carlton Singapore, where he has a combined working experience of seven years.

The store also sells sourdough bread, various viennoiserie like pain au chocolat, and freshly baked pastries like scones, in addition to his famed croissants. He also makes his version of Portuguese egg tarts, which is a popular dish among his customers. Although the pastries at this Hougang bakery are a tad pricey, it appears to have a steady supply of positive evaluations thus far.

Lucky Dumplings

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Location: Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-63, Singapore 238801

Giving you the most creative and delectable freshly cooked dumplings, Lucky Dumplings is a new takeout concept created by the Kiosks Collective, which also owns Crave and other eateries, in collaboration with Dumpling Darlings’ co-owners.

Some will be relieved to learn that Lucky Dumplings’ menu contains neither pork nor lard. The co-owners indicated that halal certification is something they’re working on. The dumpling menu at this location has five types of primarily minced chicken stuffings, including trendy options like mala, kimchi, and Singapore chili crab. Except for the kimchi dumpling, which is deep-fried, all of the dumplings are prepared in a potsticker manner. Sichuan chicken and truffle mushroom noodle dishes are also available.

Collagen Congee & Yan Ji Hokkien Mee

Location: KPT Coffee Shop, 651A Jalan Tenaga, Singapore 411651

Collagen Congee sells congee cooked with a chicken collagen broth, while Yan Ji Hokkien Mee serves noodles and char kway teow. Both are run by the same cooking crew. Collagen Congee is created with a silky Cantonese-style congee base produced with a healthy chicken collagen broth that requires more than 10 hours to make. From pork to lobsters, and century egg, there are a variety of toppings to pick from.

Yan Ji Hokkien Mee charges $5 for their famous noodle dish. There’s also a tom yum or mala-flavored variant, as well as a more pricey lobster Hokkien mee for an indulgent treat. There’s also a basic version without cockles and a dish with cockles or the uncommon choice of pig intestines for fried kway teow, making us salivate already.

Set a meeting

Have your speech ready

Serve your required notice

Do a proper handover before you leave

Insomnia

Impatience

Exhaustion

Reduced professionalism

Changes in eating habits

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