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YouTuber Ghib Ojisan stays at MBS $1750/night suite, gets sneak peek at invite-only VIP suite

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SINGAPORE: Popular YouTuber Ghib Ojisan was already blown away by Marina Bay Sands’ Premier Suite, where prices begin at S$1,750 per night, but he was wowed even more when he had a sneak peek at a Paiza Collection room, MBS’ VIP, invite-only suites.

And who doesn’t love seeing how the rich live it up? Ghib’s video, “I Stayed at Marina Bay Sands’ NEWEST $1,750 Suite,” has already been viewed 52,000 times since it was posted on Tuesday (Sept 19).

Ghib and his wife first checked into the $1750 a night suite, which he was really excited about, noting that MBS just spent US$1 billion (S$1.37 billion) to renovate the hotel, so everything had a new feel.

He clarified early on that they were not paid to make the video, but were allowed to stay as media guests, and as such, the opinions expressed are their own.

“This is insane,” he said, showing chocolate in the iconic shape of MBS, the magnificent view from where the light show can be enjoyed, the 70 or 80 inch TV, plush slippers, and so on.

“Oh, the water is from Voss,” he exclaims at one point. “Very atas, right?”

However, the snacks, like in most hotel rooms, aren’t free, but if you want to spend S$14 on cashew nuts, at least they’re there.

He was also happy about the fact that there are two TVs in the bedroom, the portable speaker and phone charger, huge toilet, leather covered trash can, seat in the shower, and Bulgari toiletries, which the staff told him can be refilled up to four times a day.

As impressed as he was by the hotel room, he was even more so by the suite in the Paiza Collection.

He was given a tour by Mei, a butler, as the suites offer a 24-hour valet service.

When Ghib asked how big the suite was, Mei told him “140 square meters.”

“That’s bigger than my HDB flat,” he quipped.

The VIP suite, which Mei told him is only for VIPs, counts beautiful art, a karaoke, a massage chair, and other items among its amenities.

“The living room so big it makes the TV look small,” exclaimed the YouTuber.

Furthermore, the kitchen has three types of cooling appliances—a fridge, freezer, and wine chiller.

The bedroom has its own fridge, with six waters from different countries.

“Three still, three sparkling,” explained Mei to Ghib.

He went on to wax enthusiastic about the TV in the bathroom and the automatic toilet, jacuzzi, while Mei showed him that the bathroom has a jacuzzi, a mirror with humidifier (which means it will never steam up), a hot shower, rain shower, and several body jets.

Ghib said at one point that the toilet area alone is so big, “people can actually live here.”

The YouTuber also had the chance to sample the treats at several eateries at MBS. Watch the video in full here.

/TISG

US backpackers in Singapore earn “massive respect” from Singaporeans after surviving 12-hour walk in hot sun from Woodlands to Marina Bay Sands

NUS President sends email to staff on code of conduct after article by faculty member received POFMA order

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National University of Singapore (NUS) president Tan Eng Chye has reminded his staff to avoid violating Singapore’s laws after a faculty member’s article drew the Government’s ire last week.

In an email to his staff, Professor Tan said that NUS has a collective duty to safeguard a high level of trust from the public, as it is a leading global university. He added:

“This trust is eroded when any of our faculty, staff or students engages in disinformation or misinformation. Faculty members, in particular, have a duty to educate students, advocate critical thinking, and demonstrate true scholarship which strives to differentiate truth from falsehoods.

“It runs counter to what NUS stands for – research integrity, and the high standards and rigour of our teaching – if any faculty member falls short of these fundamental tenets of academic excellence.”

Prof Tan went on to remind NUS staff of the university’s staff code of conduct and communications policy, which requires all employees to conduct themselves with propriety and professionalism, upholding the values, integrity, and good reputation of the institution.

He also called upon staff to adhere to Singapore’s laws and regulations and abide by NUS rules, while cautioning staff against distributing or publishing content in any official capacity that could be deemed libellous, defamatory, obscene, indecent, or abusive, or that could otherwise violate the law.

In addition, Prof Tan urged staff to be clear when expressing their personal views and opinions on any media or platform, ensuring that it is explicitly stated that these views do not represent the official position of NUS. He emphasised, “Do not use the NUS affiliation in such instances.”

Prof Tan added NUS is committed to academic freedom. He said: “Faculty members are free to express and share their views and opinions on any subject matter as long as this is carried out in a professional, responsible and accountable manner, without contravening the laws of Singapore.”

Professor Tan’s e-mail comes a week after the Government invoked the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) against the academic website East Asia Forum over an article written by NUS Assistant Professor Chan Ying-Kit on the series of scandals that gripped Singapore in July.

The Government said that the op-ed, entitled “A spate of scandals strikes Singapore,” contained several falsehoods linked to several issues and asked East Asia Forum to append a correction notice. Three days later, the Government geo-blocked East Asia Forum for not complying with the full requirements of the order.

Dr Chan has since retracted his article and apologised “sincerely and unreservedly apologises” for the errors, omissions and false statements in his piece. Thanking the Government for the corrections, the academic has said that the article was written of his own volition, without NUS’ knowledge.

Diploma holder who’s 21 & ‘full of ambition’ asks which industry in Singapore has the least stress

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SINGAPORE: A young diploma holder working as a technician in a construction company wanted to know what industry has the least amount of stress.

u/Savings-Constant7678 wrote on r/askSingapore that he’s wondering if the industry he’s working in now is really for him.

“I’m not yet an engineer but I see the senior engineers going through so much stress by going thru OT, handling so much projects, rushing deadlines etc,” he wrote, adding, “If I am to pursue this career in the future (my colleagues encourage me to do so) I don’t see myself being happy in the future in this line of work.”

He’s considering moving to the tech industry but has heard from others that “the grass is not always greener on the other side” and now feels “stuck in not knowing what I wanna pursue in the future”.

The post author added that he wants to have a 9-5 job that has less stress, acknowledging that stress is inevitable, but he just doesn’t want it to make his health deteriorate.

Some commenters told him that it’s not the industry but the role and boss one has within a company that determines how stressful life is for a worker.

“Every industry (y) has its own stresses. But within those industries, there are the less stressful roles. In my company, there are support roles and administrators. It’s a pretty chill job for those who just want to have a good time,” wrote one.

“This. it’s not the industry you are in. It’s the role that matters most. Or even more precisely, your boss,” chimed in another.

Others said that the manufacturing and engineering industry is not for everyone.

“When I first joined the industry, my colleagues told me that not many Singaporeans want to join this industry because of long working hours and environment, and also the salary u get for the long working hours you work is not proportionate which is true. And depending on your project, you may even need to do midnight work. Eventually, I left,” a commenter noted.

“As someone who comes from M&E / construction line previously, you are spot on in this industry culture and environment,” one agreed.

A Reddit user advised, “If you want a good work-life balance job in the built environment sector, then you can consider joining the govt engineering agencies: BCA LTA PUB JTC

These agencies’ scope of work includes but is not limited to being a client/project manager, conducting maintenance of infra, or as a regulator. Do note that govt also got a lot of admin/red tape, unlike the private sector…”

Another wrote, “Honestly, government jobs. Plenty of admin roles for diploma holder. Stress-free but very boring. You won’t have to worry about whether you’ll lose your job or not as long as you don’t fuck up and steal money or punch someone.”

/TISG

Man who’s been job searching for 10 months says “My mental health is the poorest it’s ever been and I struggle to go on”

Yet another man duped in rental scam as rental prices continue to soar

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SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old Malaysian man working in Singapore, recently found himself the victim of a rental scam after desperately searching for affordable housing due to increasing rent prices in the city-state.

Mr Li (transliterated from Mandarin), who works as a hairdresser, lost $600 when he paid a deposit for a room in a property he found through social media. The incident has raised concerns about the rising number of online rental scams in Singapore.

Mr Li told Channel 8 news that his ordeal began when he stumbled upon a Facebook post on Sept 15 advertising a room for rent in Block 320, Ubi Avenue 1, priced at $600. Faced with an impending rent increase from $450 to $650 in his current accommodation, where he was sharing a bedroom with another person, he decided to explore this opportunity.

Impressed by the property’s photos and the seemingly reasonable rental fee, Mr Li initiated contact with a man who identified himself John Kho, claiming to be the nephew of the landlord.

To further establish credibility, John Kho provided Mr. Li with a screenshot containing the address of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat, the owner’s information, and even attached an ID card.

With these documents seemingly validating the legitimacy of the rental, Mr Li proceeded to transfer a $600 deposit to the owner’s bank account, as per the information provided by John Kho.

However, Mr Li became suspicious on Sept 18 when John Kho contacted him,  requesting an additional $600 as rent for the upcoming month of October. Mr Li, who had not yet received the keys or moved into the property, refused to make the additional payment.

It was at this point that he realised he might have fallen victim to a scam.

After researching online, Mr Li discovered that another individual had encountered a similar scam. Fearing he had been duped, he promptly reported the incident to the police.

The Singapore Police Force confirmed the receipt of Mr Li’s report and stated that an investigation was ongoing. Channel 8 news also reported that checks on the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) websites showed that the address provided by John Kho does not exist.

This incident is part of a troubling trend in Singapore, where online rental scams have been on the rise. According to official statistics, there were a total of 979 reported online platform rental scams in Singapore last year, a sharp increase from 192 the previous year.

In response to the growing concern, Sun Xueling, Minister of State for the Ministry of Home Affairs, has advised the public to exercise caution and vigilance when searching for rental accommodations.

Scammers often impersonate housing agents or homeowners and publish fraudulent online advertisements for house rentals. The police have been working closely with online platforms to remove suspicious accounts and advertisements while also collaborating with the Real Estate Agents Council to educate the public about fraud prevention through social media.

Ms Sun Xueling emphasised the importance of conducting property searches through legitimate real estate platforms such as PropertyGuru, discouraging the use of non-real estate leasing platforms like Facebook and Carousell. Additionally, she urged individuals to avoid making any payments before personally viewing the property to prevent falling victim to scams.

51-year-old woman loses $76K she saved to buy HDB flat in mooncake scam

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SINGAPORE: A 51-year-old Singaporean woman, surnamed Li, is reeling from a devastating financial loss after falling victim to a scam involving a fraudulent mooncake advertisement on Facebook.

Mdm Li lost more than S$76,000 to scammers who lured her in with an offer of eight pieces of snow skin mao shan wang mooncakes for S$29.90. Among the lost funds was S$50,000 that Mdm Li had intended to use as a down payment for an HDB flat, with the remainder earmarked for renovation expenses.

The unfortunate saga began on Thursday (Sept 14) when Mdm Li stumbled upon an enticing mooncake advertisement on her Facebook feed. The advertisement promised a special deal, offering eight pieces of snow skin mao shan wang mooncakes for a seemingly unbeatable price of S$29.90, marked down from an original price of S$56.90.

Intrigued by the offer, Mdm Li clicked on the link attached to the advertisement, which redirected her to a conversation on the messaging platform WhatsApp. The scammer, impersonating a legitimate seller, initiated contact with Mdm Li and provided a link to download an app purportedly for confirming the delivery address.

To seal the deal, the scammer requested a token payment of S$1 to confirm the order.

Aware of the prevalence of online scams, Mdm Li hesitated but ultimately relented, claiming she did not possess the PayNow payment app. In response, the scammer offered to make the payment on her behalf, a move that would later prove disastrous for Mdm Li.

After downloading the app as instructed, Mdm Li initially noticed no unusual activity on her phone. However, things took a turn for the worse when she realised that she could no longer access two of her banking apps. Fearing the worst, Li deleted the suspicious app from her phone.

However, the scammer was quick to react, contacting Mdm Li and informing her that her order could no longer be processed due to the app’s removal. Under pressure from the scammer, Mdm Li reluctantly reinstalled the app.

The true extent of the deception became apparent the following morning when Mdm Li attempted to access her bank account. She was met with an unsettling discovery: her S$76,538 in savings had vanished, with four separate unauthorised transactions siphoning off her hard-earned money.

In a state of shock and despair, Mdm Li immediately visited a nearby Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to confirm her worst fears. The sight of her empty bank account left her in a state of emotional distress.

Mdm Li expressed her frustration with her bank, asserting that she had not received any email or text notifications regarding the abnormal transactions as she had requested. She argued that even if text messages could have been blocked or deleted by the scammer, the bank should have sent notifications via email to alert her to the suspicious activity.

In response to inquiries from Shin Min Daily News, the Singapore Police Force confirmed that a police report had been filed and investigations were underway. Authorities are working to trace the perpetrators behind this elaborate scam.

This unfortunate incident serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of online scams and the importance of remaining vigilant while conducting online transactions. It underscores the need for both individuals and financial institutions to stay vigilant against cybercriminals and take appropriate security measures to protect personal and financial information.

How to Confidently Present Your Resume as a Frequent Job Changer

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Office workers walk out for a lunch break at Raffles Place financial business district in Singapore on May 10, 2022. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

Regularly changing jobs can be an asset if presented right, but it might also raise eyebrows.

Here’s how to confidently present your resume even if you’ve switched jobs more than a few times.

Why Job Hopping Isn’t Always Bad

Switching jobs can help professionals explore various roles, gather diverse experiences, and often, earn a higher salary. But it’s crucial to address the ‘job hopper’ stigma and highlight the benefits of your diverse career path.

Resume writing

1. Filter Out Irrelevant Experience

Not all job experiences need to make it to your resume. Consider leaving out:

  • Short-term contract positions
  • Roles unrelated to the position you’re applying for
  • Positions that you held more than a decade ago

Focus instead on jobs where you showcased standout skills and achieved significant results.

2. Group Similar Roles

If you’ve held similar jobs, group them under a single category. For instance, if you’ve had multiple marketing or sales roles within a year, label them collectively as “Sales and Marketing Experience” to give them a consolidated appearance.

3. Optimize the Date Format

Instead of listing exact months and years, only mention the years. For example, present a role from “Dec 2022 to Jan 2023” simply as “2022-2023.” This creates a neater and more consolidated look.

4. Highlight Achievements Over Companies

Your accomplishments speak louder than the names of your previous employers. Describe significant results you’ve delivered:

  • Focus on your core skills and how they brought value.
  • Quantify your success, e.g., “Boosted sales by 15% in 6 months.”

5. Be Prepared to Discuss

In interviews, be ready to address your job changes. Frame them in a way that emphasizes your adaptability, diverse skill set, and hunger for new challenges.

Additional Tips:

  • Tailor Your Resume: Customize your CV for each job application. Highlight experiences and skills that match the specific role.
  • Seek Professional Help: Consider getting your resume reviewed by a career counselor or professional resume writer for expert insights.

Final Thoughts:

Remember, your diverse job history gives you a unique perspective. It’s all about framing it in a way that showcases growth, adaptability, and achievements.

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Hotel boom in Singapore as Asia’s wealthiest bring in S$6billion in investments amid post-Covid travel surge

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SINGAPORE: More money is flowing into Singapore from some of Asia’s wealthiest. These high-net-worth individuals are boosting their investments in hotels amid a surge in travel after years of pandemic restrictions, reports Forbes.

Among the billionaires who are bringing in big bucks are Sukanto Tanoto from Indonesia and Pansy Ho from Hong Kong. Forbes added that there are at least 10 billionaires bringing in over S$6 million into Singapore.

Mr Tanoto is the owner of the Royal Golden Eagle group of companies, which has assets of over US$30 billion (S$41 billion) and employs 60,000 people all over the world. His Pacific Eagle Real Estate opened the 304-room Mondrian Duxton Singapore a few months ago. The company’s first hotel in Singapore cost S$400 million.

“It was designed by L.A.’s Robbyn Carter of Studio Carter with a ‘70s Hollywood–themed rooftop and pool, shophouse-inspired contemporary architecture, hand-drawn murals and a restaurant by Dario Cecchini, whom Anthony Bourdain once called the world’s greatest butcher. The vibe of the entire place is lively, social and stylish, especially at the hotel’s bar,” The Hollywood Reporter wrote about the hotel in July.

Forbes quotes Mondrian Duxton’s general manager, Robert C. Hauck, as saying, “We have to compete regionally with other cities, but right now Singapore feels like the centre of the world.”

Hong Kong-Canadian billionaire businesswoman Pansy Ho, the daughter of Macau-based tycoon Stanley Ho, is the managing director of a number of firms that her father founded. Her net worth is estimated at US$3.8 billion (S$5.2 billion), and she is reportedly the second wealthiest woman in Hong Kong.

In a few months, Shun Tak Holdings, which is owned by Ms Ho, will open the 142-room Artyzen Singapore, which is located near Orchard Road and the Botanic Gardens.

Another luxe property soon to open is the Raffles Sentosa Resort & Spa, from billionaire Asok Kumar Hiranandani’s Royal Group.

“The second Raffles in Singapore will be an all-villa resort set in over 100,000 square metres of sprawling tropical gardens with views over the South China Sea,” the Raffles’ site says.

The resort will have 62 villas, each with its private pool and terrace, as well as restaurants, a fitness centre, ballroom that can fit as many as 400 people.

The influx of investments to build more hotels in Singapore comes as tourism is enjoying quite a comeback. As many as 14 million tourists are expected to arrive in 2023, and their spending could reach up to S$21 billion.

And the more tourists, the more expensive hotel rates go. Forbes quotes travel management firm FCM Consulting as saying that average hotel room rates were 27 per cent higher this month than they were last year, and now are at S$880 a night.

This boost was largely driven by Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. Some hotel rooms at Marina Bay Sands cost S$2000 per night during F1 weekend, up from their regular rate of S$800.

/TISG

Got big bucks to spend? New luxury hotels are opening across Singapore

 

‘A great relaxing holiday!’ Tan Cheng Bock returns from road trip to Malacca

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SINGAPORE: Opposition leader Tan Cheng Bock shared over social media that he’d had “a great relaxing holiday” after he returned from a trip to Malacca.

“Last week, I went on a road trip with friends to Malacca. We had a great time, ate wonderful food and met many Singaporeans there. Malacca is a great place to have a holiday – my last trip there was more than 10 years ago and Malacca has changed tremendously. We enjoyed ourselves wandering around the heritage site – which was very well preserved,” he wrote in Facebook on Wednesday (Sept 20).

He posted a few photos from the trip as well.

The 83-year-old Dr Tan is the chairman of Progress Singapore Party, which he co-founded in 2019, with the stated aim of PSP being an “additional voice in Parliament”. He was also PSP’s first secretary general.

In the recently held presidential election, he openly and rather controversially supported Mr Tan Kin Lian, the former chief executive officer of insurer NTUC Income, even though Dr Tan and Mr Tan had been rivals in the 2011 presidential election.

Mr Tan came in third out of three candidates, getting only 13.87 per cent of the vote, while former Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, won the election with an overwhelming majority, getting 70.4 per cent of the votes.

After the election results were announced, Dr Tan congratulated the victor and commended Mr Tan and Mr Ng Kok Song, the other candidate, for being “very courageous to step forward as underdogs.”

Dr Tan, who had served as member of Parliament for Ayer Rajah SMC  from December 1980 to May 2006 under the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), appears to remain popular with many.

The Ayer Rajah division was absorbed into West Coast GRC in 2006.

He resigned from the PAP in 2011, shortly before mounting his presidential bid.

In the general election of 2020, Dr Tan led the PSP slate at West Coast GRC. They got 48.31 per cent of the vote, narrowly losing to the PAP team, which includes ministers S Iswaran and Desmond Lee.

Mr Iswaran has since been asked by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to take a leave of absence in July due to an ongoing probe by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.

Dr Tan underwent a minor procedure last year. Upon his doctors’ advice, he had a lesion removed from his lung at the National University Hospital (NUH) on July 28, 2022.

Two days later, he thanked the NUH staff in a July 30 Facebook post, adding that he was recovering well and would be up and about shortly. /TISG

Tan Cheng Bock congratulates Tharman; commends Tan Kin Lian, Ng Kok Song for being ‘very courageous to step forward as underdogs’

 

Singapore ranked 8th globally in World Talent Ranking

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SINGAPORE: Singapore is eighth in a table ranking 64 countries on their ability to develop, attract and retain a highly skilled workforce, climbing four places since last year.

The Little Red Dot is in first place for countries in the Asia-Pacific region, followed by Hong Kong, which came in second, and Australia, which is ranked third, according to the 2023 World Talent Ranking (WTR), recently released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

Meanwhile, in terms of appeal, defined as the ability to attract and retain talent from both international and domestic markets, Singapore is in 14th place.

The report says that Singapore ranked well in the following categories:

  • High world ranking of health infrastructure
  • High remuneration of management
  • Foreign high-skilled personnel are attracted to Singapore’s business environment

However, it also identified the following weaknesses:

  • Low at attracting and maintaining talent
  • Low total public expenditure on education
  • Low pupil-teacher ratio in secondary education

This year’s WTR also noted the long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and how they affect a country’s talent competitiveness landscape.

Switzerland is ranked No 1 followed Luxembourg and Iceland, respectively.

The report notes that Singapore, along with Belgium, are on the rise.

Sweden, however, fell from second to tenth place in this year’s rankings.

Interestingly, over a quarter of executives—27 per cent—of the 4,000 who were polled for the report have said that working remotely even part-time hinders the development of one’s career.

However, the countries where remote work is perceived as less of a hindrance in career progression are the same ones that lead in attracting and retaining highly skilled professionals and female participation in the job market.

Professor Arturo Bris, Director of IMD’s World Competitiveness Center (WCC), which produces the WTR, says, “This year’s rankings also show that as economies become more service-oriented – a transformation process that has also reached China (41st) and India (56th) – the physical presence of employees in the country of their employers is no longer needed. All in all, we observe the emergence of a new type of employee that has been educated in one country, lives in another, and works for a company located in a third country.”

He also underlined the importance of a country’s education system, which Singapore would do well to take notice of, given the weakness identified in the report.

“Adapting education systems to the needs of economic systems remains one of the big challenges of talent competitiveness. The ‘winners’ in our ranking are also the countries that emphasize professional training and apprenticeships over general academic subjects. We do not recommend one versus the other, but the economic trade-offs of either choice are relevant,” Prof Bris added.

/TISG

A first for Singapore as it breaks into the top 10 world talent ranking

‘Is it a double-edged sword?’ Worker seeks advice on being friends with co-workers

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SINGAPORE: A Singaporean worker asked on Reddit  if it is okay to have friendships with colleagues. u/allquirkpuns asked on r/singapore: “Where does the line draw between work colleagues and friendship? Is it a double-edged sword?” 

The user then shared: “Having worked in the same company through a few departments or roles over a long period of time, I have met many new people, and also developed real friendships with a few (including a previous boss) with the same mindset as me. Outside of work, we organize get-togethers, trips, or just simply dinners or drinks.” 

However, he noted there were others who did not want to be friends.

“Most people at work are polite and cordial; they would usually partake in company events or join for lunches, but everyone goes off after work hours. Of course, I have also worked with a few colleagues that only want to be treated like colleagues, would not join for lunches (eat alone which is absolutely fine to me), would not interact with people, and won’t talk about anything other than the work itself,” he added. 

Other Singaporean Redditors shared their own opinions. 

One user stated: “Just don’t be those that try and organize virtual group hug session to bond with their colleagues. Friendships at workplace typically develop organically (instead of being forced by others — typically management level staff trying to hit KPI)”

Another user agreed that it is a double-edged sword and mentioned: “I definitely feel it’s a double edged sword. I was lucky enough to have a team that I was very close with, and even to this day, after most of them (unfortunately) got retrenched, we are still in close contact over whatsapp.. That being said, after they got laid off and I’m the only one left, I have this unshakable feeling of loneliness – I’d go to the pantry and have sudden flashbacks of us joking around while drinking coffee, or be looking through random documents and remember the shit that we had to handle over a similar matter.” 

According to an article on Indeed, there are several pros and cons of having your co-workers as friends. For some, it may boost their trust, productivity, engagement, collaboration, communication, and support. On the other hand, being close to colleagues may result in competition and distractions if not appropriately managed. 

Making friends at workplace: Is it possible?