The lowering purchasing power and the declining middle-income class have recently become rising economic issues in Indonesia. The lower purchasing power is concerning as, according to Statistics Indonesia (Badan Pusat Statistik, BPS) data, more than half of the Indonesian macroeconomic condition is attributed to household consumption, while the middle class has become the backbone ofContinue reading “Anomaly or Structural Issue? The Curious Case of the Indonesian Middle Class and Low Purchasing Power”
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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?”
Finding the True Gift and Passion
I got some advice during my contemplation and pondering. It suggests answering the following questions when we are clueless about our passion and calling, our life goals, and the path to follow. I am writing this post as a personal medium of expression as well as something worth sharing for those who are also puzzledContinue reading “Finding the True Gift and Passion”
Rethinking The Passion or Money Debate
The debate of choosing a career path based on passion or money could be a never-ending discussion. Nonetheless, it is also interesting to rethink behind the curtain of the debate. How could some people be highly and rapidly advanced or accelerated in certain jobs, such as prodigies? Is it merely a gift or talent thatContinue reading “Rethinking The Passion or Money Debate”
In a Tunnel of Liminality
Being in liminality, a process of transitioning across boundaries and borders (Larson, 2014), is like going through a tunnel of uncertainty. At some point, we might find ourselves in an uncertain, uncategorized phase where it feels as if we go through a tunnel to get to the other side of a place or the nextContinue reading “In a Tunnel of Liminality”
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