Go-Getter

Carol works in a Japanese firm, and this sometimes means that she has to be more conservative in her dressing, but that doesn’t stop her from trying out different styles. “I would say I’m pretty versatile,” she says. “I hope to pull off anything from pants, to dainty dresses, to pencil skirts and shirts. Probably the only fashion pet-peeves I have when it comes to work-wear would be wearing slippers when you are away from your desk.” The Japanese culture at work is definitely something that’s different for Carol, although she enjoys what she does. “I love being able to meet and speak to all sorts of people from all walks of life, and part of my job is to understand their job scopes, and what motivates us as individuals in the working society,” she says. “I realise that I may be in the working society for the next three or four decades of my life, so it is important to find joy in what I do!” Part of this joy comes from managing a proper work-life balance, so Carol says she tries not to bring work home. “I try to plan my schedule ahead of time, and as cliche as it sounds, time management may very well be the key,” she says. “I really enjoy going to quirky cafes if I have the time over weekends, or staying at home to spend some time with my family. I make it a point to go for yoga two to three times a week if possible, especially when my studio is just opposite my office.” And while Carol says she’s still figuring out her career, she’s definitely one driven individual that won’t stop at anything. “On most days, when work gets a little tough, I draw inspiration from this phrase: work until you no longer have to introduce yourself.”