Discovering fulfillment through side hustles
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Whisking cups of matcha on weekends and raking in sales, or acting professionally in theatre productions while also being a full-time software engineer - more young people are taking on side hustles as a way to find self-fulfillment outside their daily job. But do we all need side hustles? Find out more in this episode of our Headstart On Record podcast.
Moving out of the family home while unmarried is a topic with mixed views among young Singaporeans. My own year of living alone overseas was a lesson in freedom and independence that I did not get at home, yet I’ve since found comfort and happiness back in Singapore with my family. My colleague Sarah Stanley explores the guilt and freedom that come from moving out.
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