Level up skills by gamifying your career

There’s no job that guarantees an iron rice bowl. Besides the increasing popularity of having side hustles or gigs, picking up some skills after work hours can help keep you relevant in the workforce, says senior correspondent Stephanie Yeo in her column. Upskilling also isn’t only for the young — a common misconception is one is too “old” to learn a new skill or two. Find out more in her story.

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