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14 August 2024

How can young professionals break through job market entry barriers?

Welcome to the latest installment in our ongoing series designed to equip young professionals with essential tools to navigate the dynamic job landscape effectively. Previously,…

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AI & ethics

13 August 2024

The hidden pain of financial exploitation in relationships

What is financial exploitation? Financial exploitation is a form of economic abuse that restricts a victim's financial independence and deepens their vulnerability to further ab…

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Work & livelihoods

12 August 2024

How recession affects young professionals and tips for career success

In previous posts, I discussed the mismatch between supply and demand in the job market and the debate surrounding the value of academic degrees versus trade schools. This post…

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Gender & power

10 August 2024

Economic violence in intimate partner relationships: Hidden threats to autonomy

What is economic violence? Economic violence, a form of intimate partner violence (IPV), often remains hidden yet is as damaging as physical abuse. In the introductory post to t…

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AI & ethics

8 August 2024

Academic vs. trade schools: Discover the best path to your future success

This 12-part series draws inspiration from my journey and observations during the job hunt. It aims to provide valuable insights and practical advice for new graduates stepping…

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Work & livelihoods

5 August 2024

Job market demand and supply mismatch

In the first post of this series titled, “ Neither Millennial nor Gen Z and I Am Job Hunting, " I discussed the employment challenges faced by Millennials and Gen Z, as well as…

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Gender & power

3 August 2024

12 Real-Life Stories of Intimate Partner Violence: Understanding and Addressing Abuse

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of engaging in an online discussion with young women and men about their start-ups. Noticing that I was significantly older than them,…

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Work & livelihoods

9 June 2024

Neither millennial nor genZ and I am job hunting

I am not a Millennial and I am not a GenZ. I grew up in the 2000s, a time when the job landscape was vastly different from what it is today. The jobs being created now did not e…

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Work & livelihoods

6 June 2024

Excel as a Recent Graduate: 12-Part Guide for Young Professionals

Introduction to the series As a recent graduate, I have experienced firsthand the challenges of entering the professional world. This 12-part series is inspired by my journey an…

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Research & methods

12 April 2024

Why humans are often the weakest link in cybersecurity

Humans frequently represent the weakest link in cybersecurity due to their capacity for error and unpredictable behavior. Unlike software, which undergoes rigorous testing and i…

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AI & ethics

27 March 2024

Protect your digital footprint with smart browsing strategies for enhanced privacy

Have you ever been browsing online and encountered a pop-up stating, "Our site uses cookies. To enhance your experience, please allow cookies"? What is your usual reaction? If y…

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Gender & power

20 March 2024

The sky is the limit for women in the tech and crypto world

Technology increasingly shapes our world, making the empowerment of women in the tech industry urgently necessary. The theme for this year's International Women's Day, "Invest i…

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