Nicole Book Club

A fresh graduate recently asked me this question, and it stopped me in my tracks. He had just entered the job market and shared his frustration: 1. It’s already hard for fresh graduates to find a job. 2. And for those who do, many end up working 12 hours a day for a low paycheque. I loved his honesty and his courage to question the status quo. 🌱 My Story When I graduated, I didn’t have wealthy parents to fall back on. Rent and living expenses meant I had to find a job immediately. At the...

Every morning, I like to stop by different coffee shops in Central to read before heading to work.  ☕ Today, I arrived a little earlier than usual and bumped into a cleaning lady I often chat with. As we spoke, she shared something that struck me deeply: she now works two jobs just to make ends meet. She told me she used to earn HK$28k a month working 10 hours a day, Monday to Friday, at a restaurant in Central.  But when the restaurant closed, she found another job nearby. 💰 This time...

The recent Tai Po fire accident was heartbreaking for Hong Kong.  Despite the sadness, I noticed something powerful:  🏅 People came together, united in support and care. It reminded me to be more empathetic and intentional in how I connect with others.  Over the past few days, I’ve made an effort to engage in conversations with strangers - taxi drivers - people at the gym  - shopkeepers 💬 Small interactions, but they made me feel more grounded and human. I also realised how much we’ve lost...