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‘I cannot keep doing this’: 24 y/o Singaporean says dream job has pushed her to the brink of burnout
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Yoko Nicole Villarin , as published by The Independent Singapore
· November 14, 2026
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SINGAPORE: A 24-year-old Singaporean has sparked discussion online after revealing that her dream job has pushed her to the edge of physical and mental collapse — reigniting concerns over burnout, freelance exploitation, and always-on work culture among young workers. In a post on the r/singapore...
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