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  Belajar strategi hidup dari bos yang nggak toxic ✨ Episode 1-1: Data, Distributor, dan Diam-diam Strategis Jujurly, awal gue kerja di divisi itu agak kaget. Bayangin aja, di divisi sales operation yang biasanya rame, di branch gue isinya cuma gue sama si bapak mentor ini. Sisanya? Anak-anak intern. Jadi, secara struktur ya kita kayak tim kecil tapi punya tanggung jawab lumayan vital. Minggu-minggu pertama kerja, gue masih penyesuaian. Beban kerja nggak berat-berat amat, karena jumlah user di daerah gue juga nggak segila di pusat. Strategi marketingnya jadi bisa lebih fokus, dan sales pun bisa lebih gampang didrive. Nah, rutinitasnya si bapak ini hampir tiap hari ngajak gue ikut ke distributor—perusahaan pihak ketiga yang jadi tulang punggung penjualan produk. Di sana, agenda utamanya ngobrol sama manajer distributor, bahas strategi penjualan, target, dan segala macem yang high-level. Sementara gue? Tugasnya simpel: duduk manis, siapin data, dan kalau ditanya harus langsung ...

Perjalanan Karierku: Dari Arsitektur ke Dunia Kerja Kalau ditanya, “Kenapa sih dulu ambil arsitektur?” Jawabannya simpel: gue suka desain, suka bikin sesuatu yang nyata, bukan cuma teori di atas kertas. Gue kuliah arsitektur dari 2017 sampai 2021. Dan sekarang, di 2025, gue udah masuk tahun ke-4 berkarier setelah lulus. Waktu kuliah, gue bukan tipikal anak himpunan. Bukan karena anti-sosial, tapi menurut gue atmosfernya terlalu senioritas dan nggak nyambung sama tujuan pribadi gue. Gue lebih milih ikut workshop jurusan, atau ambil project-project kecil dari luar. Kadang dari rumah tinggal, kadang dari instansi—kebanyakan sih dari dosen yang percaya sama kemampuan gue. Dan hasilnya? Habis buat biaya maket skripsi, dong. Circle of life anak arsitektur banget kan: cari project, dapat duit, duitnya balik lagi ke maket. Repeat until lulus 🤣. Nah, setelah lulus, dimulailah perjalanan karier gue. Dari interior, loncat ke telekomunikasi, balik lagi ke dunia 3D, sampai sekarang siap buk...

Episode 1: Si Senior Strategis yang Diam-diam Bikin Gue Melek Jujur ya, dari 4 tahun kerja, gue makin sadar kalau nggak semua mentor itu bentuknya kayak “motivator” yang teriak-teriak di depan atau selalu sibuk kasih wejangan. Ada juga tipe mentor yang ngajarin lo lewat cara mereka nge- play the game . Dan episode pertama ini, gue mau cerita tentang salah satu atasan paling senior yang pernah gue temuin. Beliau ini udah kerja puluhan tahun, literally mungkin 30 tahunan lebih. Dari vibe sehari-harinya, jelas banget dia bukan tipe yang doyan cari spotlight. Nggak ada tuh gaya “nyari muka ke bos lebih gede”. Justru kebalikannya: low-key, tenang, tapi super strategis. Cara ngomongnya singkat, to the point, dan jelas banget kalau dia udah kebal sama politik kantor. Dan anehnya ya, justru karena itulah semua orang respect. Dia disegani bukan cuma karena senioritas, tapi karena kontribusinya gede banget. Kalau ada dia di ruang meeting, semua orang otomatis ngedengerin. Aura “gue tau apa ya...

NGL… Indonesia Feels Stuck Because of Corruption & Nepotism Sometimes I ask myself: why does it feel like no matter how hard people try, Indonesia keeps running on the same toxic habits? Two things keep showing up in my daily frustrations: corruption and nepotism . It’s like—everyone knows it’s bad, but we just laugh it off. Almost like it’s part of our “local wisdom.” And honestly? That mindset drives me nuts. 1. Corruption: “Just slip them some money” Want something done faster? Pay a little extra. Want to avoid a fine? Just hand over some “coffee money.” It’s so normalized that people joke about it like it’s a life hack. But here’s the thing— fact is, Indonesia still sits at 110th out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perception Index (2023) . That basically means corruption is still everywhere, from the top level to everyday interactions. Meanwhile, Singapore ranked 5th . Over there, if a public official dares to take a bribe, the consequences are real and immediate. The...

 Lately, I’ve been reflecting on myself and noticed one thing: I tend to judge things too quickly. It’s not always negative, but sometimes I form opinions about people, situations, or decisions in just a few seconds. As an INTJ personality type , this makes sense. INTJs are wired to analyze fast, connect the dots, and make quick conclusions. Efficient? Yes. But fair? Not always. Why Does This Happen? Fast logic = incomplete picture My brain works like a processor—spotting patterns instantly. The problem? First impressions don’t always show the full truth. The need for control Quick judgment makes me feel like I “understand” the situation. It’s comforting, but sometimes misleading. High standards INTJs are naturally idealistic. Without realizing it, I sometimes measure people by my own (often high) standards. Is It Normal? Totally. Everyone judges fast sometimes. For INTJs, it just happens more often because of how our minds work. So it’s not “wrong,” but it can be...

When you think of global trade and shipping, Singapore often pops up as the busiest, most efficient, and most reliable port in the world. But have you ever wondered why so many ships from different countries stop in Singapore before heading to their final destinations ? Let’s dive into the five big reasons that make Singapore a shipping powerhouse. 1. Perfect Location: At the Heart of Global Shipping Routes Singapore is strategically located along the Strait of Malacca , one of the busiest maritime routes on the planet. This narrow waterway connects the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea , linking major economies like: Europe → Asia Middle East → East Asia Africa → Pacific nations Instead of taking longer, costlier detours, ships can pass through Singapore, making it the ultimate rest stop and intersection for global maritime traffic. 2. World-Class Port Infrastructure The Port of Singapore is consistently ranked among the top container ports in the world....