Speaking the Same Language as a Multilingual Couple
It’s becoming more common that couples will both come from different language backgrounds. With this kind of relationship, comes new challenges. I will explain some from my own experience.
Some old and new tourist traps to be aware of
Some of us have wanted nothing more than to travel after the pandemic. Many people who have been adversely hit have come up with new tourist traps to target the waves of post-COVID tourists. Here are some ways to avoid these traps.
What did I learn from teaching English online for 6 weeks?
When we were locked down during the first wave of COVID-19 I made sure to stay busy by offering English classes, these are my experiences.
What is travelling to Turkey like in 2020?
COVID-19, travels bans, and a volatile economy towards the end of the year; many people are wondering, what is it like to Travel in Turkey in 2020? Here are some of my experiences from living and moving around Istanbul during this time.
5 Ways Of Dealing With Uncertainty During The Coronavirus And Beyond
The year 2020 has been a rollercoaster of events and emotions. Eventually any collection of stressful events can pile up on you. It’s important to have ways of dealing with uncertainty to reduce stress and anxiety.
What Does Life Look Like in the New Norm?
Even when things settle down after COVID-19, life may not go back to how it used to be. We’re now in a weird intermediate phase and it’s yet to be seen if this will become the new norm.
3 Stories Of Small Businesses That Are Staying Afloat During COVID-19
Since March this year the world of business, and the world in general, has experienced massive change. Even with stories of easing restrictions in some countries it will still be a long time until things return to normal; if they do at all! The question is, how will small businesses stay afloat during and after COVID-19?
Being valued at work and the value of yourself
The last chapter in my story from Company A is all about value. Valuing yourself and being valued by others can be an avenue for dissatisfaction at work.
What happens when you realise the job isn’t for you?
After many unsuccessful attempts, I finally got the job that would keep me paid & develop my skills. Looking back now, it was plain to see that this job was not what I expected. Still, it took me a long time to act on those initial warnings.
When should you leave your job? And when is it time for a break?
My experiences with leaving my previous job before having something secured. It’s consequences to my, at the time, career aspirations and what lead to me accepting a less than satisfactory position.