Halfreformed: The Spoken-Word Series.
By Paola Fajardo
About me: I’m Paola. I’m a Millennial, an Asian based in Singapore and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words.Here, I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice and stories about my life as a career recruiter.
Halfreformed: The Spoken-Word Series.Dec 18, 2023
S02EP04: Pause
I've not posted my thoughts for a long time. As anti-climactic as it seems, I have to pause. I'm sharing a bit more about the reason in this episode (it's the season finale).
About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.
Background Music (c/o Spotify)
- Have yourself a merry little Christmas - Denzel Sachs
- Sleigh ride - Roddy Doyle Trio
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
My blog: halfreformed.com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
S02EP03: Communication Tips from a Recruiter
I get nervous hearing and seeing my phone ring, which is ironic for someone who is a Professional Recruiter. I’m very aware that many people do not like it either and prefer to text. But to me, no matter what new communication tool comes, the phone will still be King. In my latest blog + pod, I share (Effective) Communication Tips from a Recruiter so you can give your message across correctly and avoid misunderstanding.
About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.
If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12
Background music ℅ Spotify:
- Morning Brew - Hevi, Paper Ocean
- Shou Ga Nai - Raimu
- Silk - goosetaf, Blue Wednesday
- ...Kiss Me - iamalex, Felty, Blossum
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
My blog: halfreformed.com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
S02E02: When a Recruiter gets rejected
In this episode, I talk about my experiences being rejected, a quintessential part of a Recruiter’s life. This topic is surely hitting me hard as I am going through a flurry of them right now.
About me: I'm Paola. I'm a millennial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.
If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is http://www.buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12
Background music: Disney Lofi ℅ Spotify:
Hakuna Matata - Purrple Cat / Disney, Disney Lofi
You’ll be in My Heart - Jeff Kaele, Disney Lofi
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
- Blog: halfreformed.com
- Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
S201: A Decade of Working Overseas
For the second season’s premiere, I want to talk about my journey as a Filipino working overseas. February 2023 is my 10th year in Singapore so it is fitting for me to look back and finally share my journey here, which I am surprised I haven’t done earlier. A lot of people in my home country the Philippines and perhaps in many developing countries aspire to work overseas. So I want to share my own experiences and what I think it takes to embark on this journey, how to thrive, and if this adventure is for everyone.
About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.
If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12
Background music ℅ Spotify:
- Temporality - Savage Bops
- Night Life - Simber
- Blue Night - RejSende, Viktor Minsky
- Whirlwind - Tobinio Armstrong
- The Universe in Your Eyes - baegel
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
My blog: halfreformed.com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
Why I am closer to death, and what I'm doing about it
Final spoken-word episode for Season 02! In this episode, I talk about the life I’ve chosen for myself, why that makes me closer to my deathbed, and what I am doing about it.
Thank you to everyone who listened this season! I’ll be taking a break to brainstorm new things to bring into Season 03. See you all again soon!
About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.
If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12
Background music (℅ Lofi Beats on Spotify)
Structures - yudaii
Beggin’ - Pjuck
Nocturn Doubts - Dosi, Dinis
Soulmate - Oilix, Hirokee
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
My blog: halfreformed.com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
My resistance to TikTok, and why I am sitting on this hill for now (Opinion)
Most of the world has been consumed by this app called TikTok, especially the youngins’. NO I’ve not downloaded the app since its inception. Despite its popularity, how everything is there now, and how trends spring up from there, I don’t feel compelled to download it. I share my reasons why on this episode. Links on my bio!
About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.
If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12
Reference: TiffanyFerg on Youtube: Why does youtube feel so lackluster right now? | Internet Analysis
Background music ℅ Lofi Beats on Spotify
- Dale Dale Dale by Utopiaboy
- Dahlias by Cecelie and DESH
- Bridges by Hawkone
- Moment of Clarity byt Oatmello
- Sneaking in the Long run by Bamboozled Bumblebee
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
My blog: halfreformed.com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
On Work and Politics changing my definition of (good) leadership
I finally caught a breather and had some time to think about good leadership, thanks to work-life (I am a Supervisor again!) and politics =D I share how my definition of (good) leaders changed in this episode.
About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.
If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12
Background music: (c/o) Lo-Fi Beats by Spotify
- Crescent - Urchin, Clay House
- Tiramisu - Codewav, DreamBetter
- Dove - Eleven, Berj
- Easy Lovin - Thelonious Coltrane
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
- My blog: halfreformed.com
- Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
Interpersonal Skills (and tips) from a Recruiter
As a continuation of my “From a Recruiter” series, I am sharing another set of tips I gathered from my baptismal by fire as a Recruiter, that is interpersonal skills (my favorite).
*If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12
About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.
Background music (c/o Spotify - Lofi Work)
Celestial - Doe Rak Love, lost.mindd, Chill Select
Blossom Minds - Midnight Sleep
Lavanda - Staysea
Pancake Power - Mr Jello, Chill Select
Orbital - Wood.
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
My blog: halfreformed.com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
Were you robbed of life during the pandemic?
The pandemic robbed both youth and adults alike. What life experiences were taken away from you these past two years? How do you intend to bring these experiences back into your life? I share a humble suggestion in this latest episode.
If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
My blog: halfreformed.com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.
Background music credits (c/o Music For Plants playlist on Spotify):
- Dream In (TiMT Remix) - Kan Sano and TiMT
- Comfort Chain - Instupendo
Career 2021: Revival, Trauma, Resignations and The Reckoning
We are at the home stretch of 2021. Since most of my life is spent at work, I share with you some of my reflections about 2021, work-wise.
About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. Here I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice and stories about my life as a career recruiter.
Background Music Credits (c/o Spotify):
1) Out the Blue - Beat Edit - Slim, Summer Sons
2) Moog Me Up - Wibke Komi
3) Space Fern - Mujo
4) Connection - Chip Sum
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
My Blog: http://www.halfreformed. com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
In defense of adulthood and growing up
Whether you are a Millenial, a Zoomer, a Boomer, a Gen Xer or whatever name your generation is called, I’m very sure there is this one word you have heard so many times it makes you want to cringe. Thank us Millenials for bombarding you with this. It’s the word Adulting, also known as existing, and I want to do a little deep-dive into that.
About me: I’m Paola. I’m a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words.Here, I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice and stories about my life as a career recruiter.
Sources:
- Adulting: Do Kids Really Think Growing Up is an Accomplishment? https://grownandflown.com/adulting-kids-growing-up-accomplishment/
- Why slow adulting is a good thing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZVc42U25a4
- Jane Fonda's Guide to Love, Friendship, and Political Activism | Explains It All | Harper's BAZAAR
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dlrhX3mD9Q&t=387s
- Kindly Shut the Hell Up About "Adulting" - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a58946/stop-adulting/
Background Music Credits (c/o Spotify - Lofi Work Playlist)
- Poppa Sodalicious - Ashley Orikami
- Boredom - Chkody
- Dominoes - Keith Garland
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:
My blog: http://www.halfreformed.com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
Productivity tips from a Recruiter
Today’s episode will be an advice-y type. I would like to share with you all a number of productivity hacks that I’ve learned in my long career and illustrious as a Recruiter.
About me: I’m Paola. I’m a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words.Here, I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice and stories about my life as a career recruiter.
Background Music Credits (c/o Spotify):
1) Friends at the bar - Lozzle
2) Take the back roads - Sidezz
3) Hawaiian Organ Donor - Beat Oven
4) Ripples - Alonia Pearl
5) Built by Clay - Hand Made
6) Cloudy Daze - Blackburri
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here, or:
My blog: http://www.halfreformed.com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
35 months on internet stealth mode
About me: I’m Paola. I’m a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words.Here, I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice and stories about my life as a career recruiter.
Background music credits:
- Cloud Smoke by Liam Huston
-Smooof by Fresh from the Over
-Handprints by Lazy Leopard
-Rooftop by Olivier Abeille
If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here, or:
My blog: www.halfreformed.com
Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
Halfreformed: Pilot EP
About me: I’m Paola. I’m a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words.Here, I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice and stories about my life as a career recruiter.
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