Is it burnout or something else?
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The work year is in full swing. Are you actually locked in or already feeling burnt-out?
If it’s the latter, perhaps it is time for a vibe check. Figure out whether you’re exhausted because of your workload or because you no longer feel aligned with your employer’s values. In this week’s askST Jobs, my Headstart teammate Timothy Goh gets insights on finding a sustainable way forward and tips on what to consider before you decide to switch careers or companies.
Speaking of work burnout, read about a dental assistant who decided to work as a fishmonger instead. Find out how her new career has helped her have a better work-life balance despite the physical demands and odd hours.
Do you use AI to determine your investment strategy? More young Singapore investors are using AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity Finance to analyse markets and pick stocks. But with markets so volatile these days, experts warn that relying on AI’s confident-sounding outputs may pose risks.
What are some other topics you’d like us to cover? Send us your thoughts at headstart@sph.com.sg.
More young S’pore investors turn to AI for stock picks
But analysts warned that confident-sounding outputs may mask important nuances or risks.
‘I have better work-life balance now’: S’pore dental assistant turned fishmonger
Building stability, growing wealth gradually through structures and steel
Just as growing wealth takes time, Mr Lai Wei Xiang took his time learning the ropes before taking over the company.
How a retiree topped up her CPF yearly to receive a $4,600 monthly payout
She had been diligently topping up her RA annually for the last 16 years after she joined the scheme at 55.
You’re not imagining it: Singapore homes are getting smaller
The average floor space of new non-landed private properties has fallen by 35 sq m between 1995 and 2025.
We have to stop calling some jobs ‘low-skilled’
Freeing ourselves of these labels might help young people to think more creatively about the future, says the writer.
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