Chau Trieu
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What Do You Do When Women Around You Blame The Victims?
Recently, a hot topic that has gained lots of interest in my country is the story of how a 22-year-old guy called Anh Ngo who was on Forbes Vietnam's 30 Under 30 list was reported to have had sexual behaviors, specifically non-consensual sexting, toward several 15 to 18-year-old girls. While the sexual misconduct took place years ago, these ladies only filed their reports earlier this month because Anh's presence online was prominent after he became the youngest individual to enter Forbes 30.
By Chau Trieu2 years ago in Humans
3 Actions You Should Stop Doing to Be a Better Friend
Friendship is the most underrated relationship in our lives. It remains the one relation not bound by law, blood, or money - but an unspoken agreement of love. […] Friendship was witnessing another's slow drip of miseries and long bouts of boredom and occasional triumphs. It was feeling honored by the privilege of getting to be present for another person's most dismal moments, and knowing that you could be dismal around him in return. - Hanya Yanagihara in her book A Little Life
By Chau Trieu2 years ago in Humans
There Are No Perfect Jobs, Just Your Current One
My personal story A year ago I started out as a part-time content writer at this multinational company that works in the luxury furniture industry. As someone coming from a middle-class family who takes no interest in and is unable to afford luxury goods, I hesitated to take that job. I wondered if I could do well despite my limited knowledge about the field.
By Chau Trieu2 years ago in Journal
Is Year of The Tiger Really Bad for People Born In Tiger Years?
In Asian countries that keep track of the lunar calendar such as China, Vietnam, Malaysia, etc., we celebrate New Year a bit later than the rest of the world and we do not usually address the new year by the number, but instead one animal in the list of 12.
By Chau Trieu2 years ago in FYI
I Wish I Could Feel Your Pain
My dearest friend, This is going to be so hard for me to write, and part of me hopes you never find this piece. But after you shut me out for the fifth time, I can no longer hold it in. I'm writing because I know I would never win in a verbal discussion with you, for you see, to me it has always been a heart-to-heart conversation, but to you, it is an argument you need to win.
By Chau Trieu2 years ago in Humans
3 Employer Red Flags You Should Look Out For Before Signing a Contract
If you are currently looking for jobs or are being offered, you might want to notify the following three red flags to make sure you are not going into a company only to find yourself coming out months later, exploited and burned out.
By Chau Trieu2 years ago in Journal
A Day In The Life of a Content Writer At a Design Consulting Agency
As I’m writing this article, I’m heading into one of the busiest work weeks. With all the spare time I have left, I’ll walk you through a day in my work from home life as a content writer and remind my future self how my normal day used to be.
By Chau Trieu2 years ago in Journal
5 Lessons My First Job Taught Me
At the beginning of February 2020, I started my first real job ever at Oxfam Novib (the Dutch affiliate of the international Oxfam organization). I have always wanted to work for an NGO (non-governmental organization) so this job was perfect to kickstart my career. I was offered a Marketing & Communication internship there from February to June.
By Chau Trieu2 years ago in Journal
3 Lessons I Have Learned From A Week of Working From 10 AM to 11 PM
Everyone must have experienced being part of a short project when you only have three to six months to prepare and you have to go all-in for one hectic week to reach the end. Be it a singing competition, an exam, or a contest.
By Chau Trieu2 years ago in Journal
3 Times I Was A Jerk During My Teenage Years
I have heard from some people that they never regret anything in their lives, as everything that has happened has led them to who they are at the present. While that premise is solid, I'd argue that it's a coping mechanism for some to not let regret drown them.
By Chau Trieu2 years ago in Humans