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askST Jobs: I think I’m being gaslighted at work. What should I do?

In such situations, employees can set boundaries by stating their position and the facts firmly, and disengaging from inaccurate or invalid arguments.

askST Jobs: I’m known as a reliable and versatile employee. Will that affect my career?

Being reliable and versatile is positive as it signals that you can be trusted and can deliver under pressure.

askST Jobs: What is a good salary increment within the same company?

In Singapore, annual salary increments in steady economic conditions typically range between 3 per cent and 5 per cent.

askST Jobs: I’m doing more work for the same pay. What should I do?

Document your expanded role and discuss workload, support or even flexible benefits with your boss.

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askST Jobs: Should I prioritise doing ‘high visibility’ work before a job performance review?

In organisations with robust performance systems, leaders tend to look for sustained impact rather than a last-minute push.

askST Jobs: I’m burnt-out at work. Should I change companies or switch careers?

Burnout usually occurs when someone exhausts themselves in a task, routine or role that consistently exceeds their capacity.

askST Jobs: A colleague with less experience was promoted ahead of me. How should I react?

Promotions are usually not based just on tenure.

askST Jobs: I feel overqualified at work. Should I move to a new role?

Employees can expand their existing role by taking on more complex problems, leading initiatives beyond one’s formal remit, or building skills that the organisation will need next.

askST Jobs: Why does my progress at work feel slow?

Sometimes, employees may feel they are falling short of their managers’ expectations, leading to a sense of slow progress in their roles.

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