Author: natalieor828
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The jobs after work
If your full-time job can’t support your basic living costs, what would you do? Today, my colleague told me she has two part-time jobs outside of her regular work. I was surprised for a moment, but I immediately understood her situation. Salaries here are simply too low. Many people can’t survive on their daytime job…
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💡 The University Lesson I Wish I Had: The Critical Power of Proper Planning
How to find an expert? Very simple: you just need a 3-letter word— H O W. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a deadline, you’re not alone. We’re taught to hustle but rarely taught to strategize. This is the key realization that separates academic success from real-world expertise. How to find an expert? Very simple,…
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Laos’ Unique Maternity Leave Policy: A Story Worth Sharing
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Last week, I shared my thoughts on Laos’ maternity leave policy and got over 1500 views! 🎉 Surprised since I only have 118 followers. It taught me people crave relatable content. Instead of just UN topics, simple life stories like this really connect. I aim to tell meaningful stories that spark curiosity.
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The waterfall💦 in Luang Prabang is the paradise on earth
Am I living in the reality? Yes, or No? Kuang Si Falls, located in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR “Have you not seen that the waters of the Yellow River come from upon Heaven, surging into the ocean, never to return again;” From Translation of Li Bai, Bring in the Wine Although the poem above was…
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My first city bike experience
My first unofficial ride in my life. After arriving in Luang Prabang, a province in Lao PDR, I saw a green object that aroused my interest. On first glance👀, I thought it was a bike. However, when I saw the slingshot and metal engine, I soon realized it was a city bike, 🚴🏻. When I…
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Why we need team work? 🤓 The lesson I learnt from my job
The answer is simple: Teamwork makes better products. Everyone has different skills sets. No one can be an all-rounder. Today, I shared my observation with my colleague: no matter how bright an individual is, it is impossible for that person to become an all-rounder. The logic is very simple: some skills are inherently contradictory to…
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What you need is self-love, not romantic love
This is my 51 st day in Laos, and I finally realized the biggest I have to learn in my life. When I woke up, the first idea popped up in my mind wasn’t about work or the sorrow of leaving my comfortable bed. I need self-love and self-respect, not romantic love💗. I need self-love…
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Lucky day🍀 & My first Motocycle experience
15th August was my lucky day. Although I didn’t receive any extra money or gift on this ordinary day, I felt lucky and grateful about the good things that happened to me. The first good news was about my colleague. He told me he could earn more money in the future, and I felt happy…
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The 44th Day in Laos: My thought on refilling water dispenser
The water dispenser in my apartment The process was harder than I thought. A month ago, I visited my friend’s apartment, and I saw him installed a countertop water dispenser on the mouth of his 20kg water container. “It’s very cheap. I ordered this countertop dispenser from e-gets. And it is very convenient. One click…
