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Only in the Philippines: Palusot Queen
My promodiser was caught sleeping on duty. She was suspended for three days, as she had a tendency to sleep on the job and was vocally warned multiple times. “I didn’t sleep on the job,” she wrote in her incident report. … Continue reading
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Leadership Lesson: “?” or “.”
I was talking to my supervisor today about how he talks to his staff. “Tell me again what you happened,” I said. “What did Camille answer you?” “I asked her why she didn’t fill in the inventory sheet as she should … Continue reading
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Why I got into Business
A high school student came the other day and asked me about my experience as a businesswoman. His comments made me reflect on the decisions that I’ve made and why I actually got into business. My parents were both businessman. … Continue reading
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Posted in Business, Dad's Advice, entrepreneurship, Family Drama, Hong Kong Life, Husband, leadership, Marriage, Personal opinion, Philippines, Reflections, Work
Tagged Advice, business, business ethics, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, explanations, Husband, managing your own business, onlyinthephilippines, Philippines, relationships, work
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Matigas ang Ulo (Hard Headed)
I have extensive experience of multiple staff who are especially hard headed. These are the people who intentionally try to circumvent the rules when they can, and pout when they cannot. True Story # 1: My brother went on a … Continue reading
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Quitting While You’re Ahead
Our store in Robinsons Galleria was the branch that started it all. It was the first branch we signed the contract on after my in-laws gave us the company to manage. We refurbished a brand new look and feel for … Continue reading
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Posted in Business, entrepreneurship, Reflections, Work
Tagged business, choices, entrepreneurship, mall culture, managing your own business, Philippines, startup, tough decisions, work
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The Two Week Employee
We hired a Designer two weeks ago. He was in his 30s, worked for a food packing company, and could seem to do the job. He showed us his impressive portfolio and I liked how his designs seem professionally done … Continue reading
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Whoever said being a boss means bossing people around is LYING
My husband’s friend quit his cushy job to start his own business. Apparently, many believe that if you want to be a millionaire and be able to order people around, you need to have your own business. I don’t think … Continue reading
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Posted in Business, entrepreneurship, Work
Tagged boss, bossy, conflicts, entrepreneurship, hands on, how to be a better boss, leadership, managing your own business, relationship, sacrifice, work
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Being an Entrepreneur is NOT Fun
I interview a lot of job candidates who knock on my door after a failed business. Just yesterday, I interviewed an area supervisor wannabe who said she sold off her chicken feeds and dog food business because it was “too stressful.” … Continue reading
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Tagged crisis, entrepreneurship, managing your own business, random thoughts, time management, work
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Separation Anxiety
I think God made babies so cute and so helpless, so you have no choice but to take care of them. My baby is now almost 7 months old, and is entering her separation anxiety stage. According to BabyCentre, separation anxiety is a … Continue reading
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Posted in Baby Stuff, Parenthood, Updates
Tagged baby, managing your own business, Parenthood, work-life balance
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No Rest for the Weary Entrepreneur
I’ve learned a valuable lesson this week. If you are an entrepreneur, theoretically, there is no sleep and there is no rest. When we returned from a one-day vacation last June 2, husband and I were riding high from an awesome December … Continue reading
