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‘What to do from here? I don't want to risk failing probation’: Singaporean worries employer may overlook her skill gaps and expect her to perform immediately
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Yoko Nicole Villarin , as published by The Independent Singapore
· November 15, 2026
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SINGAPORE: Receiving an offer should be a welcome bit of good news, particularly for a fresh graduate just starting out in her career. But one Singaporean woman is struggling to feel at ease about hers, as she cannot shake the worry that she might not have the skills or experience needed to handl...
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Key points But one Singaporean woman is struggling to feel at ease about hers, as she cannot shake the worry that she might not have the skills or experience needed to handl... SINGAPORE: Receiving an offer should be a welcome bit of good news, particularly for a fresh graduate just starting out in her career. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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