We Try First: I try professional matchmaking for the first time!
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Can you put a price tag on looking for love?
Hi, it's Rosalind here, bringing you another edition of HeadSTart. This week, we discuss whether it's worth it to spend money on matchmaking services.
In this week's We Try First video, my colleague Sue-Ann tries out a paid matchmaking service and meets up with a potential date. She finds out if paying for these services is worth it, so that you can avoid doing so if it isn't.
With the rise of artificial intelligence, how do we stay relevant at work? In this week's Young and Savvy column, Sue-Ann explores the importance of being "multi-disciplinary", which means to work across various disciplines and work outside of your core tasks. Being able to take on projects beyond your main role will make you more marketable as an employee, she finds, but we should also ensure that we are not neglecting our main job in the process.
How important do you think it is to be multi-disciplinary at work? Tell us more at headstart@sph.com.sg and have a good week ahead.
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