Jefrri-Ann Francesca Santiago, Author at Financial Adviser

When “Okay Lang” Is the Company Policy

Jefrri-Ann Francesca Santiago — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:22:20 +0000

I realized that misguided optimism can be just as destructive as negativity. I worked for an organization that prioritized maintaining an upbeat attitude above all else. Early in my career as an HR team lead, I saw leadership meet every challenge with a smile and soften difficult conversations before addressing them. On the surface, it [...]

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The Resignation Letter Never Says Why

Jefrri-Ann Francesca Santiago — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:49:28 +0000

This is a true story, with the names omitted. Mark (not his real name) was a business analyst at a global company, and he had already handed in his resignation. A competitor had offered him a better package. If HR had asked why he was leaving, “compensation” would have been the easy answer, the one [...]

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