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‘Night mugging after work’: Fresh grad asks if upskilling after work has become the norm in SG
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Yoko Nicole , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This topic was raised by a new employee in the tech industry who felt surprised by her colleagues' dedication to learning new things in their free time. A recent online discussion centers on the idea that pursuing additional skills outside of work hours may be a common practice.
A recent online discussion centers on the idea that pursuing additional skills outside of work hours may be a common practice. This topic was raised by a new employee in the tech industry who felt surprised by her colleagues' dedication to learning new things in their free time. The individual expressed fatigue after a full day of work and wondered how others managed to learn without rest.
Further details about this discussion are available from the source. The conversation was started by a post on a forum, where the author shared observations about her workplace.
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Category: parks Published: September 6, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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