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Rekomendasi Tempat Menyendiri di Luar Negeri
Suara alarm tiba-tiba menyeruak di pagi buta, setidaknya bagi saya yang masih belum terbiasa dengan kehidupan musim dingin di sini. Rasanya, ingin sekali bersembunyi di bawah selimut dan kembali tidur. Tapi realitanya, saya harus bergegas bersiap karena ada jadwal kuliah pagi yang teramat pagi yakni pukul 08.00 waktu setempat. Dengan setengah sadar, saya membuka gorden yang menutupi jendela kamar. Benar saja, di luar masih gelap dan tidak ada penanda kalau matahari akan segera terbit. Hal baiknya, ternyata saat itu salju sedang turun dan menyulap semuanya menjadi putih. Satu tahun yang lalu, November 2022 Dahulu, situasinya kontras berbeda. Saya ingat betul bagaimana saya sering mengeluh betapa dahsyatnya matahari di ibukota Jakarta.…
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Uraian Fragmen Kenangan dan Rekam Jejak Kepergian Yang Kesekian
Udara dingin itu seketika menyeruak, menusuk kulit seperti ribuan jarum kecil yang merayapi setiap inci tubuh. Sebab, kurang dari satu menit yang lalu, kehangatan suhu ruangan masih dominan menyelimuti. Kaos distro Bandung pemberian seorang teman ini seolah-olah tak berdaya menggelayuti tubuh dan yang tertinggal hanya kenangannya saja. Di sebelah saya, perempuan yang baru saja, 12 jam sebelumnya, adalah sosok asing yang mengisi keheningan ruangan, kini telah berubah menjadi sosok yang ramah. Hingga sekarang pun senyumnya masih terekam jelas di ingatan saya. Ia mengenakan hoodie rapi dan syal melilit lehernya dengan rapat. Hoodie yang ia kenakan seolah menjadi perisai dari serangan udara dingin yang merayap perlahan. Saya tidak benar-benar tahu, apakah…
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The Message of Hope and Determination
I stumbled upon the song “Lompatlah di Sini” by chance and was immediately struck by its powerful lyrics. As I listened, I couldn’t help but reflect on my own journey and the obstacles. The message of perseverance and determination resonated with me, reminding me of a particularly challenging time in my life when I was faced with a difficult decision. Indeed, as we journey through life, it’s not uncommon to encounter roadblocks and obstacles along the way. It’s easy to get discouraged and want to give up when things don’t go as planned. However, the song “Lompatlah di Sini” by JKT48 inspires us to keep pushing forward and pursuing our…
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Uncovering The Truth of Quiet Quitting in The “Do Not Dream of Labour” Gen
Quiet quitting is a phenomenon where employees disengage from their work and stop participating in company activities before leaving without giving any formal notice. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing job market, this type of behavior is becoming more common. The phenomenon is often observed among younger workers who may feel more empowered to leave a job that doesn’t meet their expectations. They may not express their dissatisfaction with their job or their intent to leave, which can be difficult for companies to detect and prevent. This can lead to losing valuable employees and the need to find and train replacements. In many cases, employees who engage in quiet quitting have…
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The Cost of Being Honest in A Corrupt Society
Being honest in a corrupt society can be a challenging and costly mission. From my personal experience, speaking the truth can often lead to backlash and ostracism from those who are content with the status quo. I remember an incident from my past experience when I was involved in a community project under a leader who abused his power for his own personal gain. It was a community project that was supposed to help the less fortunate, but the leader used it as an opportunity to build his own dynasty. Despite my discomfort with the situation, I felt pressure to stay silent and go along with the actions of my colleagues.…
My Life in a Nutshell
