Turkish
You may be unemployed, but don’t be powerless!
According to the data released by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICC), retail prices in Istanbul increased by 9.84% in July 2023. Year-on-year inflation recorded a 63.76% increase. For salaried employees, this data means that the 100₺ in their pocket at the beginning of the month has decreased to 90.16₺ by the end of July. […]
“The real problem of the world is that the intelligent are full of doubts, while the stupid are full of confidence.”- Bertrand Russell
“The real problem of the world is that the intelligent are full of doubts, while the stupid are full of confidence.” Bertrand Russell In this writing, I want to talk about a phenomenon related to human behavior, known in the literature as the ‘Dunning-Kruger Syndrome’, and its equivalent term in Turkish, the “kifayetsiz muhteris” (incompetent […]
“The New Other”: Economic and Emotional Transformation of White-Collar Workers
It has been almost two years since our first quarantine when we rushed to panic-buy groceries. Back then, we were amateurs in dealing with the pandemic but were more optimistic about the economic crisis. You might remember the consumers who waited in line with their Luppo snacks during the grocery runs. Many people […]
Employees are leaving their managers, not their jobs…
Employees are leaving their managers, not their jobs… Career journeys don’t always follow a straight path. Employees sometimes need to take a break at the crossroads and chart a new course. Although the reasons for these breaks may vary, according to a survey, one of the primary reasons is problems with managers. According to a […]