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Work It - A leap into tech: From safety boots to software codes

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After years of working as a safety specialist, 36-year-old Joe Kwek took the plunge and transformed his fascination with digital tools into a full-fledged tech career. In this episode, he tells host Nat Fetalvero how failing the initial training tests didn’t deter him from pursuing his dream.   

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Nat Fetalvero

Nat Fetalvero

Gerald Tan

Gerald Tan

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Work It - Best of: What should you do with a retrenchment payout?

Some companies offer a “golden handshake” when they retrench their workers. Financial advisory manager Lily Fung, who got a high six-figure sum, shares with Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan what she did with the money after she was laid off from her company of 20 years.

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Work It - Best of: Will job hopping hurt or help your career?

Job hopping has become common among the younger generation, but critics say too many short stints may leave a bad impression on recruiters. But if it's part of a clear career plan, it can boost your salary and widen your network. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan discuss how to make each move count.

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Work It - Best of: How workplace mentorship can help grow your career

Mentorship in the office can shape careers in unexpected ways – but only if it’s done well. From navigating soft skills to managing mentor-mentee tensions, Teoh Mei Ting and her mentor Irene Yong, both from engineering consultancy firm Beca, share tips on how to make the most out of this workplace relationship.

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Work It - Best of: Forget retirement - your most meaningful work can start in your 50s

For many professionals, retirement is far from their mind and they want to seek work that is fulfilling. Lim Kai Ning, co-founder of The Courage Chapter, shares how they help seniors return to the workforce, and why age can be a big asset.

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Work It - How will lunch breaks make you better at your job?

Having lunch while working may be a common practice, experts warn that there could be health risks. This habit may also have the opposite effect of lowering productivity too. CNA TODAY journalist Tang Jia Wen shares with Nat Fetalvero why a small mid-day break can have huge payoffs at work.

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