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109 – The Great Escape from Corporate Conformity- with Sid [Part 1]
109 – The Great Escape from Corporate Conformity- with Sid [Part 1]
Embark on a journey with Sid as he recounts his daring escape from the shackles of corporate conformity. From humble beginnings delivering yellow pages to navigating the cutthroat world of PR firms, Sid unveils the highs and lows of his corporate career. Discover the pivotal moments that propelled him from the confines of office politics to the boundless freedom of business success. Gain invaluable insights into hybrid work environments, international ventures, and the strategic choices that led Sid to choose Singapore as his entrepreneurial oasis. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind Sid's great escape and glean inspiration for carving your path to independence.
Head over to linktr.ee/themybshow to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!
Guest
Sid: [email protected]
Businesses explored
Brand World Consultants: http://www.brandworldconsultants.com/
Going Om: https://www.instagram.com/goingom/?hl=en
Hosts
Tahmid Nasif: https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:
00:00 : How did this entrepreneurship journey start? [Arshvyn]
02:00 : I was not very good at fitting in the corporate mold [Sid]
03:00 : When i graduated, it was the financial crises, opportunities were less [Sid]
04:00: My first full time job was at a PR firm, selling fridges [Sid]
05:00 : At the age of 12 i had a paper route - delivering the yellow pages [Sid]
07:00 : I never hated my jobs, there’s a task, you have to do it [Sid]
08:30 : The PR company was like an episode of Mad-Men [Sid]
10:00 : How Alcohol and Cigarettes were promoted back in the day [Sid]
11:00 : The politics of working in a big company got to me, wanted to change it [Sid]
13:00 : Organizations lose their best employees to toxic cultures [Sid]
14:00 : At a certain age, the novelty of the PR agency life wears off [Sid]
16:00 : The Pros and Cons of working from home - The Watercooler Chats [Sid]
17:00 : You get access to information by coming into the office, build relationships [Sid]
18:00 : Any company that does not have any office space - they can downsize easily [Tahmid]
19:00 : Picking your work environment, benefits of hybrid work [Sid]
19:30 : How i came to Singapore - went on a eat pray love journey, ended up in Sri Lanka [Sid]
20:00 : Worked in Colombo at another PR agency for 2 years, then to Sydney [Sid]
23:00 : With experience of the Asian market - i was choosing between Singapore vs Hong Kong [Sid]
26:00 : Why i chose Singapore [Sid]
27:00: I decided to register my business in the UK - have a backup to the job [Sid]
28:00: It’s safer to have a backup - at any given time you may be asked to leave the country [Sid]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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By Tahmid Nasif & Arshvyn Prakas109 – The Great Escape from Corporate Conformity- with Sid [Part 1]
Embark on a journey with Sid as he recounts his daring escape from the shackles of corporate conformity. From humble beginnings delivering yellow pages to navigating the cutthroat world of PR firms, Sid unveils the highs and lows of his corporate career. Discover the pivotal moments that propelled him from the confines of office politics to the boundless freedom of business success. Gain invaluable insights into hybrid work environments, international ventures, and the strategic choices that led Sid to choose Singapore as his entrepreneurial oasis. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind Sid's great escape and glean inspiration for carving your path to independence.
Head over to linktr.ee/themybshow to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!
Guest
Sid: [email protected]
Businesses explored
Brand World Consultants: http://www.brandworldconsultants.com/
Going Om: https://www.instagram.com/goingom/?hl=en
Hosts
Tahmid Nasif: https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:
00:00 : How did this entrepreneurship journey start? [Arshvyn]
02:00 : I was not very good at fitting in the corporate mold [Sid]
03:00 : When i graduated, it was the financial crises, opportunities were less [Sid]
04:00: My first full time job was at a PR firm, selling fridges [Sid]
05:00 : At the age of 12 i had a paper route - delivering the yellow pages [Sid]
07:00 : I never hated my jobs, there’s a task, you have to do it [Sid]
08:30 : The PR company was like an episode of Mad-Men [Sid]
10:00 : How Alcohol and Cigarettes were promoted back in the day [Sid]
11:00 : The politics of working in a big company got to me, wanted to change it [Sid]
13:00 : Organizations lose their best employees to toxic cultures [Sid]
14:00 : At a certain age, the novelty of the PR agency life wears off [Sid]
16:00 : The Pros and Cons of working from home - The Watercooler Chats [Sid]
17:00 : You get access to information by coming into the office, build relationships [Sid]
18:00 : Any company that does not have any office space - they can downsize easily [Tahmid]
19:00 : Picking your work environment, benefits of hybrid work [Sid]
19:30 : How i came to Singapore - went on a eat pray love journey, ended up in Sri Lanka [Sid]
20:00 : Worked in Colombo at another PR agency for 2 years, then to Sydney [Sid]
23:00 : With experience of the Asian market - i was choosing between Singapore vs Hong Kong [Sid]
26:00 : Why i chose Singapore [Sid]
27:00: I decided to register my business in the UK - have a backup to the job [Sid]
28:00: It’s safer to have a backup - at any given time you may be asked to leave the country [Sid]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.