Humans tend to make assumptions, hypotheses or temporary answers when facing uncertainty and the unknown, as these are often perceived as unfamiliarity and unpredictability, which can be identified as threats or uncomfortable situations, forcing individuals to rationalise or make sense of such conditions. While assumptions and hypotheses are usually useful in the short run, havingContinue reading “Purposes and Existence Absurdity”
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Reevaluating Work Values: The Importance of Aligning Passion, Expertise, and Job
The Monday blues constitute a situation that can demotivate an individual through dreadful feelings and negative emotions, particularly felt on Mondays. For workers, one reason could be job dissatisfaction, which might be due to various factors. A contributing factor is the mismatch between the substance or tasks being performed at the job and one’s interest,Continue reading “Reevaluating Work Values: The Importance of Aligning Passion, Expertise, and Job”
The Interplay of Digital Services Trade, Trade Restrictions, and Institutional Quality
In today’s interconnected world, digital services trade has emerged as a cornerstone of international commerce, providing numerous opportunities for innovation and economic growth. With the rapid advancement of technology and digital connectivity, countries can facilitate cross-border transactions for services such as software development, digital marketing, and online education. While digital services trade restrictions might secureContinue reading “The Interplay of Digital Services Trade, Trade Restrictions, and Institutional Quality”
ASEAN’s Regional Economic Integration Amidst the Digital Era
Cross-border transactions involving services include the movement of either the producer, the consumer, or capital for investment purposes. The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) defines cross-border trade in services using four modes of supply: Mode 1 involves the flow of services from one country’s territory to the trade partner’s territory; Mode 2 consistsContinue reading “ASEAN’s Regional Economic Integration Amidst the Digital Era”
Do All Roads Lead to Rome?
Having an account and browsing the social media LinkedIn would expose us to updates and news about our connections’ milestones and achievements. How do we respond to such news and information? Are we sincerely happy for them; does it lead us to introspect our life and accomplishments thus far; does it motivate us, or doContinue reading “Do All Roads Lead to Rome?”
On The Evolution of Work from Home
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to considerable shifts in job patterns and methods. Working from home (WFH) is one of the substantial shifts occurring due to the pandemic, in which some employers keep this work pattern even after the pandemic has ended. While some people prefer to work from the office, others find it moreContinue reading “On The Evolution of Work from Home”
Questions
There are questions that lead to findings and innovations,some questions function as guidance,There are questions that leave puzzles,some questions are better left unanswered.There are questions that are irrelevant,some questions possess quality.Yet, questions are not the same as questioning,While the former could be reassuring, the latter would cast doubt,and when the former could come from curiosity,Continue reading “Questions”
On Work as a Source of Meaning
Not everyone prioritizes having a job with deep personal meaning. While some people work only to earn an income, to pay the bills, or to have activities without fully enjoying them, other individuals find meaning in their job and put all their efforts out of their interest and talent. Given the relatively limited studies onContinue reading “On Work as a Source of Meaning”
Shall We Make A Move?
Some individuals grow up with figured-out goals, what they want to do, and sometimes even the steps to achieve their goals. Meanwhile, other people are still puzzled about finding their objectives and the meaning of what they are doing. While this post attempts to provide a perspective on how to reveal our goals and knowContinue reading “Shall We Make A Move?”
